- Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: CBS
- Spread: Steelers +3.5
- Betting Total: 42.5
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The Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) are headed to Acrisure Stadium this Sunday to compete against the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1). The Steelers are opening this contest as 3.5-point underdogs, according to Vegas odds. The over/under is set at 42.5.
The Bengals enter this game with a perfect 2-0 record for the season. Their most recent performance saw them defeat the Houston Texans, winning 20-6. Quarterback Joe Burrow completed 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards, throwing 2 touchdowns while achieving a QB rating of 105.2 without any interceptions. Tee Higgins averaged an impressive 19.0 yards per catch, totaling 95 yards on 5 receptions. Chase Brown led the Bengals’ rushing attack with 20 carries for 80 yards (averaging 4.0 yards per attempt). Overall, the team managed 267 yards from 54 offensive plays, running the ball 23 times for a total of 85 yards, translating to an average of 3.7 yards per carry. Defensively, the Bengals allowed 60 rushing yards on 18 attempts, averaging 3.3 yards per carry, while yielding 314 passing yards on 30 completions out of 56 attempts, resulting in a 53.6% completion rate.
This season, the Bengals have amassed a total of 618 yards, along with 23 first downs on offense, while being penalized 19 times for 125 yards. In terms of scoring, Cincinnati has recorded 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown, with only 1 turnover to date. On average, they are gaining 95.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 21st in the league. Scoring-wise, the Bengals are averaging 26.5 points per game.
In terms of defense, the Bengals have allowed 507 passing yards, ranking 27th in the league. They are conceding an average of 253.5 passing yards and a 63.1% completion rate per game. So far, they have given up 149 rushing yards across 2 games, with no passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns allowed. The Bengals average 328.0 total yards allowed per game, ranking 16th in the NFL, while yielding 3.9 yards per carry and 74.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 10th in terms of points allowed, giving up just 16.5 points per contest.
The Steelers are coming into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for the season. Their last outing ended in a 20-3 defeat against the New England Patriots. Jaylen Warren rushed 11 times for 43 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt. Germie Bernard led receiving for Pittsburgh, making 4 catches for 35 yards (averaging 8.8 yards per reception). Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 187 yards on 23 completions out of 39 attempts, recording a QB rating of 60.5 with 1 interception, while averaging 4.8 yards per pass attempt. The Steelers’ running defense gave up 136 yards on 28 carries (averaging 4.9 yards per rush). Their secondary allowed a completion rate of 63.6%, surrendering 191 yards on 14 completions out of 22 attempts. The team finished the game with 235 total yards from 63 plays, averaging 3.7 yards per play, while their rushing performance netted 91 yards on 23 attempts, averaging 4.0 yards per carry.
Looking at their scoring power, the Steelers rank 31st in the NFL with an average of just 11.5 points per game. On the season, they have accumulated 350 passing yards, averaging 175.0 yards per game, which places them 29th in the league. With an average of 74.5 rushing yards per game and a total of 149 rushing yards, the Steelers total a mere 249.5 yards of offense per contest, ranking 30th overall. The offense has been penalized 12 times for a total of 111 yards, making them 23rd in the league in terms of mistakes. They have recorded 1 interception and 2 fumbles while achieving 20 first downs on offense.
Defensively, the Steelers are allowing 16.5 points per game, ranking them 9th in the NFL. They have given up only 1 passing touchdown and an average of 154.5 passing yards per game, ranking 3rd in the league for their pass defense. Overall, the Steelers have surrendered 256 rushing yards (128.0 yards per game) and 1 rushing touchdown this season. The defense has been on the field for 110 plays from scrimmage, ranking 4th in the league, and has collected 4 turnovers (1 fumble and 3 interceptions) so far, conceding a total of 33 points.
Who will secure the victory in the Bengals vs Steelers NFL game against the spread?
Analyst’s Pick: Choose the Steelers +3.5
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