Steelers-Bengals NFL Week 12: What You Need To Know

Pittsburgh PA

23 November, 2021

11:10 AM

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PITTSBURGH, PA — The Steelers on Sunday mounted a furious but ultimately futile comeback in a 41-37 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. How they rebound this week likely depends on the health of the three defensive starters who missed that wild game: linebacker T. J. watt, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and cornerback Joe Haden. The Steelers (5-4-1) play the Cincinnati Bengals (6-4), whom they trail by a half-game in the rugged AFC North where no team has a last place record. The Cleveland Browns, who currently occupy the division cellar, are at .500 with a 5-5 mark. The Bengals vaulted over the Steelers with a convincing 32-13 trouncing of the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. They beat the Steelers at Heinz Field in Week 3 of the season and will be attempting to keep pace with the division-leading Baltimore Ravens (7-3). An added incentive is that a win Sunday would give the Bengals their first season sweep of the Steelers since 2009. Here's what you need to know about the game: Where: Paul Brown Stadium When: Sunday, 1 p.m. Forecast: Partly cloudy, temperatures in the low 40s. Favored: Bengals by 3.5, according to Oddshark.com. Last meeting: Sept. 24, 2021, Bengals won 24-10. All-time series: Steelers lead, 67-37. Streak: Bengals have won the last two games against the Steelers. TV: CBS with Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins. Radio: WDVE-FM with Bill Hillgrove, Craig Wolfley, Missi Matthews and Max Starks. Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date