Week 3: Bengals Visit Steelers With Cincinnati's Defense Carrying a 2-0 Start
The Cincinnati Bengals visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 27. Cincinnati is 2-0 after a 20-6 win at Houston in which the defense allowed 267 yards and Joe Burrow, playing through back soreness, threw two touchdown passes. Pittsburgh is 1-1 after a 20-3 loss at New England in which Aaron Rodgers threw for 187 yards and the offense converted 2 of 12 third downs; Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and Joey Porter Jr. (back) were out, and neither has been cleared.
Cincinnati's defense
Four takeaways against Tampa Bay, then 267 yards allowed in Houston; the Bengals have allowed 33 points in two games.
Rodgers' receivers
DK Metcalf and rookie Germie Bernard carried the load without Pittman; the Steelers scored three points.
Burrow's back
Two touchdown passes after a questionable tag; Cincinnati has a division game on the road with a chance to go 3-0.
AI Prediction
Bengals 
Steelers Cincinnati has played the more complete football
Two wins built on defense while the offense finds its rhythm; Pittsburgh's offense has scored 23 points total.
Pittsburgh's health
If Pittman and Porter both sit again, the Steelers are short a starting receiver and their best cornerback.
Division road games stay close
The Steelers held Atlanta to 13 in Week 1, and Mike McCarthy's defense is why the margin is 6.
A Medium lean on the road. The Bengals' offense has not yet matched its defense, which keeps the total low.
Steelers Leaders
Bengals Leaders
Team Stats
| Bengals | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | Points Per Game | 11.5 |
| 326.0 | Total Yards | 278.5 |
| 230.5 | Yards Passing | 204.0 |
| 95.5 | Yards Rushing | 74.5 |
| 16.5 | Points Allowed Per Game | 16.5 |
| 359.0 | Yards Allowed | 303.5 |
| 284.5 | Pass Yards Allowed | 175.5 |
| 74.5 | Rush Yards Allowed | 128.0 |
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