Bengals-Steelers Rematch Puts Division Lead at Stake

The 6-2 Bengals host the 6-2 Steelers on Sunday night with first place in the AFC North at stake, seeking to avenge Pittsburgh’s 30-27 win in their first meeting. Cincinnati enters after scoring at least 30 points in four straight games, and Joe Burrow is set to play his first regular-season primetime home game against a division rival; the Bengals believe the Paycor Stadium crowd could provide an advantage. Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen praised his former LSU teammate as arguably the league’s best quarterback, while defensive coordinator Patrick Graham called Burrow an elite, experienced passer. Pittsburgh will try to disrupt Burrow with pressure, and defensive lineman Derrick Harmon is questionable after returning to full practice. A win could strengthen Cincinnati’s division-title bid and help secure playoff home-field advantage; Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has announced he will retire after the 2026 season, potentially making this his last matchup with Burrow.