- Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Event Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Odds: Bengals (+5.5)
- Total Points Over/Under: 43.5
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The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) are gearing up to face the Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) this Thursday at Paycor Stadium. According to Las Vegas oddsmakers, the Steelers start as 5.5-point favorites, with a total over/under of 43.5 points.
Entering this game, the Steelers are riding a solid 4-1 record. Their recent outing saw them triumph over the Cleveland Browns with a scoreline of 23-9. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers significantly contributed, going 21-for-30 with 235 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, achieving a QB rating of 115.3 without any interceptions. Running back Jaylen Warren led the ground game, amassing 52 yards on 11 carries (averaging 4.7 yards per carry). Altogether, the Steelers executed 58 plays, accumulating 335 total yards. Their rushing game totaled 100 yards on 28 attempts at an average of 3.6 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed only 65 yards on 17 rushing attempts, averaging 3.8 yards per rush. Against the pass, the Steelers conceded 29 completions on 52 attempts for a combined 183 yards, reflecting a completion rate of 55.8%.
This season, the Steelers have accumulated 1,389 total yards and earned 42 first downs, albeit plagued by 29 penalties, resulting in 194 yards lost. In terms of scoring, Pittsburgh has recorded 10 touchdown passes and 3 rushing touchdowns but has turned the ball over 3 times (3 interceptions, no fumbles). On average, their rushing game garners 84.0 yards per game, placing them 29th in the league. The Steelers are scoring an average of 23.8 points per game.
Defensively, Pittsburgh ranks 16th in the league, allowing 21.4 points per game. They give up an average of 4.1 yards per rush and 110.6 rushing yards per game. In terms of passing yards, the defense has surrendered 1,225 yards, ranking them 13th overall, with an average of 245.0 passing yards per contest and a completion rate of 65.8%. Annually, their total defensive yards average stands at 355.6, placing them 25th in the league. They have allowed 7 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns, with a total of 553 rushing yards conceded over 5 games so far.
The Bengals come into this game with a disappointing record of 2-4. Their latest match was a loss to the Green Bay Packers, finishing at 27-18. Quarterback Joe Flacco recorded 2 touchdowns and threw for 219 yards on 29 of 45 passing, producing a QB rating of 90.9 without interceptions. Chase Brown contributed in the run game with 42 yards from 9 carries, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. Ja’Marr Chase stood out among the receivers, catching 10 passes for 94 yards (averaging 9.4 yards per reception). Cincinnati managed to rush for an average of 3.4 yards per attempt, amassing 55 yards on 16 attempts. Overall, the Bengals managed 268 total yards on 61 plays (averaging 4.4 yards per play). Defensively, Cincinnati’s passing allowed a completion rate of 73.1%, giving up 256 yards on 19 completions out of 26 attempts. They faced 33 rushing attempts, giving up 153 yards (4.6 yards per carry).
The Bengals have been struggling offensively, averaging just 235.2 yards per game, which ranks them 31st in the league. They manage only 56.7 rushing yards per game, totaling 340 rushing yards for the season. The team has thrown 8 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles, accumulating 57 first downs. Cincinnati has also incurred 34 penalties that cost them 219 yards, placing them 29th in the league in this category. Their passing yardage sits at 1,071 yards, averaging 178.5 yards per game, ranking 30th overall. In terms of scoring, the Bengals rank 29th, averaging a mere 17.2 points per game.
Defensively, the Bengals are yielding 30.5 points per game, which places them 30th in the NFL. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns via the pass and allow 258.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 31st. On the ground, Cincinnati has given up a total of 814 rushing yards (averaging 135.7 per game) and 8 rushing touchdowns this season. Their defense has faced 400 scrimmage plays, ranking 30th in the league, and secured 7 takeaways. They have allowed 183 total points, which is concerning for their prospects moving forward.
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s Steelers vs Bengals matchup against the spread?
Bet: Steelers -5.5
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