- Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: CBS
- Spread Odds: Steelers (-5.5)
- Over/Under Total: 49.5
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On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) at Acrisure Stadium, where the Steelers are favored by 5.5 points. The total for the game is set at 49.5.
The Bengals come into this game having struggled this season, recording a 3-6 record. In their last outing, they faced off against the Chicago Bears, suffering a narrow defeat of 47-42. Chase Brown led the rushing attack with 11 carries for 37 yards, averaging 3.4 yards per rush. In the passing game, Brown also stood out, racking up 75 yards on 8 receptions, averaging 9.4 yards each. Quarterback Joe Flacco completed 31 of 47 passes for an impressive 470 yards and 4 touchdowns, but his performance was marred by 2 interceptions, giving him a quarterback rating of 109.4. Defensively, the Bengals allowed 283 rushing yards on 37 attempts, averaging 7.6 yards per carry. They also conceded 22 completions on 37 attempts for 293 passing yards, which resulted in a completion rate of 59.5%. Overall, Cincinnati’s offense recorded 495 total yards on 62 plays, while managing just 46 rushing yards on 15 attempts, averaging 3.1 yards per rush.
In terms of scoring, members of the AFC North have averaged 24.0 points per game. Unfortunately, the Bengals rank last in the league in rushing, averaging just 78.8 yards on the ground. They have accumulated 2,774 total yards this season and achieved 106 first downs, but committed 47 penalties totaling 318 yards. With 14 turnovers (10 interceptions and 4 lost fumbles), Cincinnati has scored 19 touchdowns through the air and 5 on the ground.
Defensively, the Bengals are ranked last in the league, allowing an alarming 33.3 points per game. They have given up an average of 5.4 yards per rushing attempt and 166.4 rushing yards per game. In terms of passing yards, they have allowed 2,341 total yards, ranking 29th in the NFL, with a completion rate of 67.1%. Cincinnati’s defense surrenders an average of 426.6 yards per game, has allowed 23 passing touchdowns, and 12 rushing touchdowns, resulting in a total of 1,498 rushing yards conceded over 9 games.
The Steelers approach this critical matchup with a 5-4 season record. In their most recent game, they faced the Los Angeles Chargers and fell short, 25-10. Jaylen Warren was a bright spot on the ground, carrying the ball 14 times for 70 yards and averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. Calvin Austin III made 2 receptions for 14 yards, averaging 7.0 yards per catch. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 161 yards on 16 completions out of 31 attempts, finishing with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions, leading to a quarterback rating of 50.6. Pittsburgh’s rushing defense allowed 3.7 yards per carry, surrendering 115 yards on 31 attempts. In pass defense, the Steelers conceded a completion percentage of 60.6%, yielding 199 yards on 20 completions out of 33 attempts. The Steelers had a total of 221 yards, running only 47 plays at an average of 4.7 yards per play, while their ground game averaged 4.6 yards per carry with 73 yards on 16 attempts.
Analyzing scoring output, the Steelers rank 16th in the NFL, averaging 23.6 points per game. Throughout the season, they have accumulated 1,755 passing yards, averaging about 195.0 yards per game, placing them 23rd in the league. They also average 85.7 rushing yards per game, totaling 771 yards so far. The Pittsburgh offense has an average of 280.7 total yards per game, ranking them 29th in the NFL. Their offense has contributed 393 total yards through penalties, ranking 28th in the league in terms of aiding opponents. The Steelers have thrown 7 interceptions and recovered 3 fumbles, achieving a total of 80 first downs offensively.
On the defensive front, they have allowed 15 passing touchdowns and given up an average of 269.4 passing yards per game, ranking 32nd in the league. Pittsburgh’s run defense has yielded 959 rushing yards (106.6 per game) and 7 rushing touchdowns this season. The Steelers’ defense generated 16 turnovers (8 forced fumbles and 8 interceptions), conceding a total of 220 points overall. Pittsburgh’s defensive unit has been on the field for 622 plays, placing them 29th in the league, as they allow an average of 24.4 points per game, good for 21st in the NFL.
Who do you think will win the Bengals vs. Steelers game against the spread?
Expert Pick: Take the Steelers -5.5
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