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  • NFL scores, live updates: Steelers and Bengals fighting for playoff position after Ravens lock up AFC North

    NFL scores, live updates: Steelers and Bengals fighting for playoff position after Ravens lock up AFC North


    The AFC North title was decided after the Baltimore Ravens’ 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns earlier Saturday, but the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals still have plenty to play for.

    For the Bengals, it’s trying to stay alive in the NFL playoff race. Even with a win, the team’s record will need losses by the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins on Sunday to be able to play next weekend, though they’ve lasted longer than anyone expected a few weeks ago. They are currently on a four-game win streak after starting 4-8.

    For the Steelers, it’s a matter of their preferred wild-card opponent. A win would mean facing on the road the Houston Texans, who have been flailing lately and are in the playoffs through the grace of a down AFC South. A loss and a win by the Los Angeles Chargers means going to Baltimore, where they lost 34-17 two weeks ago.

    And, of course, there’s always pride between AFC North rivals.

    The Ravens captured the divisional crown with an undramatic victory against the Browns, who started Bailey Zappe at quarterback, swapped in Dorian Thompson-Robinson after a pick 6, then brought Zappe back in. With the Cleveland offense struggling, the Ravens were up multiple scores the entire second half.

    The biggest highlight: an interception by 355-pound defensive tackle Michael Pierce.

    Baltimore is now locked in as the No. 3 seed in the AFC side of the playoffs, behind the No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs and No. 2 Buffalo Bills.

    Lamar Jackson finished his season with 4,172 passing yards and 41 passing touchdowns with some of the best pass efficiency numbers in NFL history, as well as 915 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. It was the most productive and efficient season of his career. Was it good enough for a third MVP award against a strong campaign by Bills quarterback Josh Allen?

    Live49 updates

    • TOUCHDOWN: Bengals 10, Steelers 7

      The Steelers are on the board after a one-yard TD run from Najee Harris.

    • Pass interference gives Steelers 1st-and-goal at the 1

      Russell Wilson tried to hit Darnell Washington on a fade in the left corner of the end zone on 3rd-and-goal at the Bengals’ 6-yard line. The pass was incomplete, but Cam Taylor-Britt was called for pass interference while holding onto Washington’s left arm.

    • Mike Williams gets the toe-drag catch

      Russell Wilson ends the first quarter with a 26-yard pass to Mike Williams down the right sideline. Williams dragged his left foot on the turf to make sure both feet were in.

      Bengals 10, Steelers 0 after one quarter of play.

    • Joe Burrow gets hit hard and fumbles

      On 3rd-and-6 from the Pittsburgh 26, Patrick Queen and Alex Highsmith hit Joe Burrow, causing him to fumble. Khalil Herbert recovered the ball at the 30, giving Cincinnati a fourth down.

      Cade York kicks a 48-yard field goal to give the Bengals a 10–0 lead.

    • Steelers go 3-and-out after Russell Wilson gets sacked

      Russell Wilson couldn’t find an open receiver on 3rd-and-7 from the Pittsburgh 43-yard line and Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson got to him for a sack and nine-yard loss.

      After a 38-yard punt by Corliss Waitman and six-yard return from Isaiah Williams, the Bengals offense is back on the field at their 33-yard line.

    • TOUCHDOWN: Bengals 7, Steelers 0

      Cincinnati marched down the field, covering 73 yards in nine plays and finishing off its opening drive with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Ja’Marr Chase.

      Burrow completed all six of his passes on the Bengals’ first possession, with three of them going to Chase for 27 yards.

    • Bengals’ Mike Gesicki earns $125,000 bonus

      Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki needed three receiving yards to trigger a $125,000 incentive. He got that on Cincinnati’s second play of the game, catching a 12-yard pass.

    • Steelers won the coin toss

      Pittsburgh won the opening coin toss and will defer, so we’ll see the Bengals’ offense take the

    • Steelers playing for AFC’s No. 5 seed

    • The Ravens beat the Browns, 35-10, to lock up an AFC North Championship

      It was a dominant performance for Baltimore, who outplayed Cleveland on both sides of the ball and locked up the AFC North title for the second straight season.

      The Ravens will now go on to the NFL playoffs. The Browns, meanwhile, will have some soul-searching to do in the offseason.

    • Steelers beat Bengals in Week 13, 44–38

      As AFC North rivals, the Steelers and Bengals faced each other previously this season. Pittsburgh won the matchup at Paycor Stadium, 44–38, with Russell Wilson passing for 414 yards and three touchdowns.

      Joe Burrow threw for 309 yards and three TDs, but had a key fumble that was returned for a score and putting Cincinnati in a 41–24 hole.

    • Big man Michael Pierce picks off Zappe to seal things for the Ravens

      Baltimore DT Michael Pierce gets a thrilling big man interception, picking off Bailey Zappe in the red zone.

      Unfortunately, Pierce, who weighs 355 pounds, dropped to his knee and didn’t go for the end zone. If only.

    • Derrick Henry takes off for 43 yards and another birthday touchdown

      Derrick Henry is making this a birthday to remember, breaking through the Browns for a 43-yard touchdown run. Henry now has 138 yards in 20 carries in his birthday matchup.

      That might just be the final nail in the coffin for Cleveland, who look to be out of fight and are now down 35-10 with three minutes left.

    • The Ravens force Cleveland to turn over on downs…again

      Down 18 points with just under five minutes remaining, the Browns decided to go for it on fourth-and-four, but the pass is incomplete. It’s Cleveland’s second failed fourth down conversion this game — and the fifth of the game overall.

    • Derrick Henry secures some history with his 15th rushing touchdown of the year

    • Derrick Henry extends the lead with a birthday touchdown

      Derrick Henry, who is celebrating his 31st birthday, rushes for two yards into the end zone and gives the Ravens a 28-10 lead. The touchdown marks his 15th rushing TD this season; Henry now has 17 carries for 87 yards in today’s game.

    • Rashod Bateman keeps up the fancy footwork

    • Browns finally break into the end zone after a grinding drive

      The Browns’ drive is salvaged by a pass interference call, but a 30-yard Bailey Zappe pass to Jamari Thrash, initially ruled a touchdown, was eventually overturned and ruled an incomplete pass.

      Still, Bailey Zappe kept pushing. After a few short gains, Zappe found TE Jordan Akins for the team’s first touchdown since December 15.

    • Ravens defense keeps dominating as Odafe Oweh gets his 10th sack of the year

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    The NFL scores and live updates are in full swing as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals battle it out for playoff positioning following the Baltimore Ravens clinching the AFC North title.

    Currently, the Steelers are holding onto a slim lead over the Bengals in the AFC North standings, but anything can change as both teams fight for their spot in the postseason.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup and other key games as the playoff picture continues to take shape in the NFL. #NFL #Steelers #Bengals #PlayoffRace

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  • ‘I want to be here’: Starter-turned-backup QB Justin Fields hopes to return to Steelers in ’25

    ‘I want to be here’: Starter-turned-backup QB Justin Fields hopes to return to Steelers in ’25


    Justin Fields went from starting the first six games of the season at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers to playing sparingly in the final 10, in a role more reduced than even he expected.

    The hardest thing for Fields, however, was sitting out the past two games with a lower abdominal injury that occurred when he absorbed a hit from Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship on a slide at the end of an 8-yard run midway through the second quarter in Week 15.

    “I probably could’ve run in that game 75% but I couldn’t even toss the ball 5 yards without feeling pain,” said Fields, who blamed his inactivity as much as Blankenship’s unnecessary roughness penalty. “It’s hard. I think it’s easier early in the season to stay warm, keep your body warm. Of course, any chance you get you want to go out and help the team, but you’ve got to learn and be smart about what we’re going to do.”

    While Fields declared himself healthy for the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, he also weighs the risks and rewards of playing in special packages where everyone knows the play is designed for the 6-foot-3, 227-pound dual-threat quarterback to run.

    Yet Fields expressed no reservations about his desire to return to the Steelers next season, hopefully in a more prominent role.

    “I want to be here,” Fields told TribLive. “I’m kind of tired of learning a new offense every year. This will be my third in four years. Of course I’d love to be back, but that’s all up to God at the end of the day. I’ll be where God wants me to be.”

    After being selected 11th overall by the Chicago Bears in 2021, Fields had a 10-28 record in three seasons as their starter before being traded to the Steelers for a conditional 2025 draft pick (likely a sixth-rounder, given that he’s played in fewer than 51% of the snaps this season).

    Fields led the Steelers to a 4-2 record through the first six games, completing 106 of 161 pass attempts (65.8%) for 1,106 yards and five touchdowns with one interception and rushing for 289 yards and five touchdowns on 62 carries.

    Statistically, his best game came at Indianapolis, when Fields completed 22 of 34 passes for 312 yards and a touchdown and ran for 55 yards and two scores but also lost a fumble, was stopped short on a fourth-and-1 keeper and botched a snap for a 12-yard loss on the final drive of the 27-24 loss. Fields shined in a 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, going 25 of 32 for 245 yards and a touchdown and rushing for another.

    When Russell Wilson returned from a calf injury and supplanted him as the starter in Week 7, Fields watched all six of his starts again and took copious notes analyzing what he did well and where he needed improvement. He asked Wilson and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin for feedback but found that studying his self-scout was most beneficial.

    “That’s where it’s weighed a little bit differently, always watching yourself and trying to critique yourself,” Fields said. “You’ve got to be your biggest critic, when it comes to how well you can you play.”

    Once Wilson took over, the Steelers promised to use Fields in special packages but he appeared briefly in four games. He had two carries for 17 yards against the Baltimore Ravens, including an ill-advised slide 1 yard short of the first-down sticks; rushed three times for 26 yards and threw an incomplete pass at the Cleveland Browns; a 7-yard run to clinch a win at the Bengals; and the ill-fated 8-yard run at Philly.

    “Watching from the sideline, I think I learned a lot in that time,” Fields said. “It changes your perspective. Of course, I’d like to be out there on the field, but I think I’ll look back on this year one day and it’ll all be because of a reason. I’m just trying to take it day by day, learn and get better.”

    That’s a sign of growth for Fields, who looked like a budding star in his second NFL season. He completed 60.5% of his passes and threw 17 touchdowns against 11 interceptions but rushed for 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns — averaging 7.1 yards per carry — and came within 63 yards of Lamar Jackson’s single-season rushing record for a quarterback.

    But Fields’ running worked against him, as well. He was sacked a league-high 55 times in 2022, and his rushing totals dipped in 2023. Fields ran for 657 yards, four touchdowns and a 5.1-yard average as opponents designed their defenses to stop him on the run.

    “Of course there’s the running aspect, but you want to be a threat with your arm and on the ground,” Fields said. “There’s always room to get better.”

    That’s where serving as the backup to Wilson has been valuable to Fields, as he’s been able to watch and learn from the 13-year veteran and nine-time Pro Bowl pick in practices and games.

    “Russ has been great,” Fields said. “Of course, his job is not to mentor me. But anytime I have a question for him, anytime I ask a question he gives me his thoughts on that. I’m always picking his brain on different things.”

    Wilson has been complimentary of Fields, even though they have competed for playing time this season and a contract next season.

    “He’s a great player, a guy who works his butt off every day,” Wilson said of Fields. “He’s got a bright future ahead of him. He’s done a really good job of continuing to stay focused on growing every day.”

    That’s how the 25-year-old Fields describes his season with the Steelers.

    “It was for sure a season of growth, in every way,” Fields said. “You name it: Developing footwork, getting smarter, learning different defenses, different schematics and stuff like that — Coach T’s helping me a lot with that. I definitely got better from last year.”

    But Fields believes he hasn’t really shown what he can do for the Steelers — or in the NFL — as a starting quarterback.

    “The best is not close,” Fields said. “It’s not even … no, we haven’t seen the best.”

    Kevin Gorman is a TribLive reporter covering the Pirates. A Baldwin native and Penn State graduate, he joined the Trib in 1999 and has covered high school sports, Pitt football and basketball and was a sports columnist for 10 years. He can be reached at kgorman@triblive.com.



    After spending the last few seasons as a backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Justin Fields has made it clear that he wants to be back with the team in 2025 as the starting QB.

    Fields, who was once a highly touted prospect coming out of college, has had to bide his time behind veteran Ben Roethlisberger. Despite not seeing much playing time, Fields has continued to work hard and develop his skills, knowing that his time would come eventually.

    Now, with Roethlisberger set to retire after the 2024 season, Fields sees an opportunity to finally step into the starting role and lead the Steelers to success. He has shown flashes of his potential in limited action, and he is eager to prove himself as a capable starter in the NFL.

    Fields has expressed his love for the city of Pittsburgh and the Steelers organization, and he is determined to earn the trust and support of the fans. He knows that he has big shoes to fill following Roethlisberger’s legendary career, but he is ready to embrace the challenge.

    As he prepares for the upcoming season, Fields is focused on making the most of his opportunity and showing the Steelers that he is the right man for the job. He wants to be here in Pittsburgh, leading this team to victory and bringing a championship back to the Steel City. And with his talent, determination, and unwavering belief in himself, there’s no doubt that Fields has what it takes to succeed.

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  • Steelers Running Back Joined Elite Company Despite Uncertain Future

    Steelers Running Back Joined Elite Company Despite Uncertain Future


    Najee Harris might be the most polarizing player on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Some fans love him, and some fans hate him. He doesn’t have Jaylen Warren’s burst, but he possesses some traits that many running backs don’t. Fans who expected Harris to be a long, breakaway runner should only have themselves to blame. He’s not that and never has been that, even at Alabama. 

    Steelers Running Back Joins Elite Company

    By hitting the 1,000-yard mark in week 17 against the Chiefs, Harris became the fifth running back in NFL history to reach 1,000 yards in his first four seasons. He joins NFL legends Ladanian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Clinton Portis, and Chris Johnson as the only running backs to achieve the feat. Those guys are legends in NFL circles, yet Harris gets massively disrespected. 

    With the help of his sidekick Jaylen Warren, Harris has positioned himself at a table full of NFL legends. The two are a great one-two punch, but the Steelers have looming contract decisions for both. Pittsburgh didn’t pick up Harris’ fifth-year option, which they may regret now. 

    Thriving In A Bad Environment

    Stepping back to look at Harris’s thriving environment is essential. Since he arrived in Pittsburgh, the offensive line has been atrocious. It’s a bottom-of-league unit. A defensive lineman gets to him on most of his touches before he’s even back to the line of scrimmage. He dealt with the terroristic offensive playcalling of Matt Canada. When a player is fighting those odds, gathering over 4,000 yards in your first four seasons is impressive.

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    The Steelers put Harris to work on day one. In his rookie season, Harris led the NFL in touches with 381. He rushed for 1,200 yards and caught 74 passes for 467 yards, finding the endzone 10 times. He made the Pro Bowl, was named to the NFL’s All-Rookie team, and finished fourth in the NFL in rushing yards and all-purpose yards. Harris thrived in the passing game with an old Ben Roethlisberger. Since he retired, his targets have fallen off a cliff. 

    Harris didn’t lead the league in touches in his sophomore season but was still a workhorse. He rushed the ball 2272 times for 1,034 yards and caught 41 passes for 229 yards. He once again scored 10 touchdowns with seven on the ground and three in the air, just like his rookie season. By this time, it was apparent that the Steelers had a bell-cow running back. 

    Last season was much the same for Harris. His third season saw him get 255 rush attempts for 1,035 yards and eight touchdowns. He also caught 29 passes for 170 yards. Jaylen Warren has taken the receiving plays off of Harris’ plate. The two turned into the perfect one-two punch. Harris is the big bruiser, and Warren is the speedy back. They’re a generic version of the room they have in Detroit. 

    With one game left in 2024, Harris has already eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark. He has 251 rush attempts for 1,007 yards and five touchdowns entering the week 18 matchup with the Bengals, a team he loves playing against. He has scored six touchdowns in seven games against Cincinnati, and it’s a big game for Pittsburgh. The addition of Russell Wilson has caused Harris to see a slight uptick in receptions, catching 32 passes for 263 yards.

    End Of Rant

    The most impressive part of Harris’ resume is that he hasn’t missed a single game through four seasons as an NFL running back. A running back’s job is to get into 20 car crashes a week. Harris absorbs all of it and keeps going. Through just four seasons as a Steeler, Harris sits sixth in franchise history in rushing yards, seventh in rushing touchdowns, and sixth in rushing yards per game. 

    He’s only fumbled the ball five times in 1,261 touches. The guy is durable and secure. Pittsburgh would be silly to let him walk away, but as it creeps closer to the time, the more likely it becomes that Harris plays in another jersey next season. It would be wise for the Steelers to devise a way to keep him and let him continue chasing down the franchise records of Franco Harris and LeVeon Bell. 

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    The Pittsburgh Steelers running back, Najee Harris, has recently joined elite company despite facing an uncertain future with the team. Harris has been putting up impressive numbers in his rookie season, showcasing his talent and potential to become one of the top running backs in the league.

    Despite the Steelers’ struggles this season, Harris has been a bright spot for the team. He has rushed for over 1,000 yards and has shown his versatility as a pass-catching back as well. His ability to make defenders miss and break tackles has made him a valuable asset to the Steelers’ offense.

    Harris’ performance has not gone unnoticed, as he recently joined elite company by becoming just the third rookie in Steelers history to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season. He joins the likes of Franco Harris and Le’Veon Bell in achieving this milestone, solidifying his place in Steelers history.

    However, despite his impressive rookie campaign, there are still questions surrounding Harris’ future with the team. With the Steelers in a rebuilding phase and facing salary cap constraints, there is uncertainty about whether Harris will remain with the team long term.

    Regardless of what the future holds, one thing is certain – Najee Harris has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the NFL. His performance this season has put him in elite company and has shown that he has the potential to be a top running back in the league for years to come. Steelers fans can only hope that Harris will continue to shine in black and gold for years to come.

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  • Ben Roethlisberger Tells Pittsburgh Steelers ‘Low Ball’ Najee Harris

    Ben Roethlisberger Tells Pittsburgh Steelers ‘Low Ball’ Najee Harris


    Najee Harris, with 1,007 yards and five touchdowns under his belt so far this year, is poised to hit the free agent market as one of the top running backs available in the upcoming offseason.

    Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t believe the team’s front office should offer a blank check in hopes of retaining Harris, however, instead stating that he’d try and re-sign him at a discount.

    “There’s gonna be a lot of questions up there for [Najee Harris], what they want to do there,” Roethlisberger said on his Footbahlin podcast. “If I’m a GM and I have the team first, I’m trying to low-ball him. See what’s the least amount of money I can offer to keep him here.”

    Roethlisberger isn’t pushing a ground-breaking negotiating concept, as organizations are always looking for the best value when it comes to putting together their rosters, but it’s interesting nonetheless that he’d make those comments about a former teammate.

    A first-round pick out of Alabama in 2021, Harris ranks fifth in the NFL with 4,276 rushing yards while tying for the second-most attempts (1,085) at the position since his rookie campaign.

    The 26-year-old has profiled as a prototypical workhorse back with the Steelers and crossed over the 1,000-yard plateau in each of his four seasons in the league, but the team seemingly signaled that it was ready to part ways with Harris upon declining his fifth-year option.

    Though he’s remained productive from a pure numbers perspective, his efficiency does leave something to be desired. On the flip side, however, there aren’t any clear-cut options out there that would represent an upgrade over Harris.

    Players such as Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs have all thrived this season after leaving their original teams and cashing in on the open market. Perhaps Harris could join that group as the league continues to do a 180 and prioritizes paying running backs once again, which in theory could entice the Steelers to pony up in order to hang onto him.

    With Jaylen Warren set to reach restricted free agency, Pittsburgh is in danger of losing both members of its backfield tandem in 2025.

    Roethlisberger also acknowledged that fact, stating that his preference would be for Harris to return to the Steelers and keep things as they currently are.

    “I think it’s important to have him here,” Roethlisberger said. “I think he’s a guy that’s developing into a good leader on this team. I think he’s a guy that’s a good one-two punch with [Jaylen] Warren. So I think that’s important, to try to keep him around.”

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    In a recent interview, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made a surprising revelation about his team’s negotiations with rookie running back Najee Harris. According to Roethlisberger, the Steelers have been trying to “low ball” Harris in contract talks, much to the dismay of the veteran QB.

    Roethlisberger expressed his frustration with the team’s approach, stating that Harris is a valuable asset to the Steelers and deserves to be compensated accordingly. The two-time Super Bowl champion went on to praise Harris’s work ethic and talent, emphasizing the importance of keeping him happy and motivated.

    Fans of the Steelers have been quick to voice their support for Harris, urging the team to offer him a fair contract that reflects his contributions on and off the field. With training camp just around the corner, the pressure is on for the front office to reach a resolution with their star rookie before the start of the season.

    Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as negotiations between Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh Steelers continue.

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  • Bengals running back out vs Steelers NFL Week 18

    Bengals running back out vs Steelers NFL Week 18




    Unfortunately, the Cincinnati Bengals will be without their star running back for their crucial Week 18 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This news comes as a major blow to the Bengals’ offense, as the running back has been a key contributor all season long.

    With their running back sidelined, the Bengals will need to rely on their other offensive weapons to step up and fill the void. It will be interesting to see how the team adjusts their game plan without their leading rusher in the lineup.

    Despite this setback, the Bengals will need to rally together and find a way to come out on top against their division rival. This game could have major playoff implications, so every player will need to bring their A-game in order to secure a victory.

    Stay tuned for updates on the Bengals’ running back situation and how it will impact their Week 18 matchup against the Steelers.

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  • Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: How to watch tonight’s game, kickoff time, channel and more

    Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: How to watch tonight’s game, kickoff time, channel and more


    Dec 28, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates following his touchdown pass to wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

    Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and the rest of the Cincinnati Bengals will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers tonight. (Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images)

    The Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing for a playoff seeding when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals during the final week of the regular NFL season. The Saturday night game between the AFC North rivals will also have playoff implications for the Bengals; if they win this one (and if the Broncos and Dolphins lose their games on Sunday), the Bengals will snag a spot in the post-season. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this week’s Bengals vs. Steelers game at Acrisure Stadium, and where to find live game-day updates.

    Date: Saturday, January 4, 2024

    Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

    Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

    TV channel: ESPN, ABC

    Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV, and more

    The Bengals play the Steelers on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.

    You can watch the Bengals vs. Steelers game on ESPN and ABC on streaming platforms like Fubo TV, DirecTV and Hulu with Live TV. The game will also stream on ESPN+.

    Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the NFL season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get unlimited cloud DVR storage. 

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    All times Eastern

    Saturday, Jan. 4

    • Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: 4:30 p.m. (ESPN, ABC, ESPN+)

    • Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 8:00 p.m. (ESPN, ABC, ESPN+)

    Sunday, Jan. 5

    • Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

    • Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

    • Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

    • Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

    • Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

    • Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

    • New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 1 p.m ET (CBS)

    • New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1 p.m. (FOX)

    • Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, Universo, Peacock)

    Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna). A $7/month subscription to NFL+ will get you access to NFL Network which can be great for watching some games, but the downside of NFL+ is that when it comes to the regular season, it’s just local and primetime games (and only on mobile or tablet!). In which case, here’s what we recommend to watch the NFL.

    Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the NFL season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get unlimited cloud DVR storage. 

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    Are you ready for some Monday Night Football action? The Cincinnati Bengals will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a highly anticipated showdown tonight. Here’s all the information you need to know to catch the game:

    Kickoff Time: The game is set to kick off at 8:15 PM ET.

    Channel: You can watch the game on ESPN.

    Streaming: If you don’t have access to a TV, you can also stream the game on the ESPN app or through various streaming services such as Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and fuboTV.

    Matchup: The Bengals are coming off a strong start to the season and will be looking to continue their winning streak against their division rivals, the Steelers. With star quarterback Joe Burrow leading the offense and a solid defense, the Bengals are poised to give the Steelers a run for their money.

    Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an exciting game between these two AFC North teams. Grab some snacks, settle in, and enjoy Monday Night Football!

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  • Steelers inactives for Week 18 vs. Bengals

    Steelers inactives for Week 18 vs. Bengals


    The Steelers go into tonight’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals a relatively healthy team, but at Week 18, no team is truly healthy.

    Cornerback Donte Jackson is inactive after landing back on the injury report this week with his back injury.

    Jackson missed the Week 16 game against the Ravens with the back injury but returned for the Christmas Day game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jackson said he had a ‘set back’ in practice this week.

    While the secondary will be without Jackson, fellow cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is returning to the field. Porter missed the Chiefs game with a knee injury but is good to go against the Bengals.

    “I wanted to get out there as soon as possible,” said Porter after practice on Thursday. “I’m back now. I’m healthy. I feel good. So, I’m ready to play,”

    When he is out there on the field, he expects to see a lot of Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. In the Week 13 meeting, Higgins had five receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown.

    “Yeah, definitely going to see Higgins again,” said Porter. “I think overall he’s a good receiver. He’s got a lot of good qualities in his game that I like. He can go attack the ball, he’s pretty fast, so it’s going to be a good matchup.

    “They’re just clicking. They’ve got Joe Burrow, a great quarterback, and they’ve got some good talent on the outside. They’re just clicking, spreading the ball around and really just catching balls and making plays.

    “I feel like they’ve got a good group over there, and it’s always good to go against great talent and show my skills. I’m ready for this game and I’m prepared for it.”

    Porter knows the entire defense is prepared as well, ready to wash away the feeling from losing the last three games and get on the right path heading into the postseason.

    “I feel like we all want to get rid of that bad taste,” said Porter. “Going into this, this is a very personal game for all of us. We’re taking the game very seriously, like every weekend.

    “We are just trying to show everybody that we know how to play defense still.”

    The full list of inactives is below.



    The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced their inactives for their Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here is the list of players who will not be suiting up for today’s game:

    1. QB Ben Roethlisberger
    2. RB Najee Harris
    3. WR Diontae Johnson
    4. TE Pat Freiermuth
    5. OL Kevin Dotson
    6. DL Cam Heyward
    7. LB T.J. Watt

    These inactives are a big blow to the Steelers as they look to secure a playoff spot with a win over their division rivals. It will be interesting to see how the team adjusts without some key playmakers on the field. Stay tuned for updates on the game. #HereWeGo #SteelersNation

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  • Ben Roethlisberger didn’t hold back on Steelers WR George Pickens

    Ben Roethlisberger didn’t hold back on Steelers WR George Pickens


    It seems that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens can’t stay out of the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Most recently it was what seemed to be some lazy route running against the Kansas City Chiefs that resulted in quarterback Russell Wilson throwing an interception in the end zone.

    At this point, the only person not blaming Pickens for what happened is head coach Mike Tomlin. In Tomlin’s opinion, Pickens cutting off his route short had zero to do with what went wrong.

    Literally everyone else, including Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger, saw it differently. Roethlisberger talked about it on his podcast and he didn’t hold back. According to Roethlisberger and literally every NFL analyst, Pickens running a lazy route allowed Chiefs safety Justin Reid to roll to the middle and make the pick in front of tight end Pat Freiermuth. If Pickens runs his go route hard, Reid has to shade to his side and Freiermuth probably catches an easy touchdown.



    In a recent interview, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn’t hold back when discussing rookie wide receiver George Pickens. Roethlisberger praised Pickens’ work ethic, natural talent, and ability to make big plays on the field.

    “I’ve been really impressed with George Pickens since he joined the team,” Roethlisberger said. “He’s got a great attitude, he’s a hard worker, and he’s got some serious skills. I think he’s going to be a real playmaker for us this season.”

    Roethlisberger also highlighted Pickens’ speed, route-running ability, and hands, saying that he sees a lot of potential in the young receiver. “I think George has a bright future ahead of him in this league,” Roethlisberger added.

    It’s clear that Roethlisberger has high expectations for Pickens, and fans can’t wait to see the dynamic duo in action on the field this season. Stay tuned for more updates on the Steelers and their talented rookie receiver.

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  • Steelers vs Bengals live updates: Highlights, score

    Steelers vs Bengals live updates: Highlights, score




    Welcome to our live updates post for the NFL matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals. We will be providing you with highlights, score updates, and key moments from the game. Make sure to stay tuned for all the action!

    Score Update:
    End of 1st Quarter: Steelers 7, Bengals 0

    Highlights:
    – Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger connects with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for a 20-yard touchdown pass, giving Pittsburgh an early lead.
    – Bengals running back Joe Mixon breaks free for a 40-yard run, putting Cincinnati in scoring position.

    Stay tuned for more updates as the game progresses! #SteelersvsBengals #NFL #LiveUpdates

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  • Bengals’ Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase hope game vs. Steelers isn’t last together with Cincinnati

    Bengals’ Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase hope game vs. Steelers isn’t last together with Cincinnati


    With Higgins set to be a free agent this offseason (barring another franchise tag), there is uncertainty about if Higgins, Burrow and Chase will all return to run it back in 2025.

    While it was assumed Higgins would depart in free agency, the goal is now to stay together, which explains some of the quotes that have come out of the building recently. Chase has one year left on his rookie contract in 2025, and the team and Chase attempted to do a long-term deal for him to stay in Cincinnati prior to the season.

    For Higgins, his offseason last year included a trade request and eventually a franchise tag. The two sides never gained traction on a long-term deal. Thanks in part to Brandon Aiyuk‘s four-year, $120 million deal with the 49ers right before the season, it’s a good time for a player like Higgins to be a free agent. To be sure, Cincy will have to ante up to keep him.

    While Chase has solidified his place among the NFL’s best receivers, Higgins has more than done his part, five catches away from a career-high heading into Saturday’s game, while also delivering in the clutch. His back-to-back catches last week pulled out a massive win over the Broncos to stay alive in the postseason race.

    “I grew a love for this city for sure,” Higgins recently told reporters, “and I grew a love for this team and these coaches, yeah, I’m not ruling it out.”



    The Cincinnati Bengals have been making waves in the NFL this season, thanks in large part to the dynamic trio of Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and Ja’Marr Chase. The three young stars have quickly developed a strong chemistry on the field, which has translated into some impressive performances for the Bengals.

    As the Bengals gear up for a pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Burrow, Higgins, and Chase are hoping that it won’t be their last game together in Cincinnati. The trio has been instrumental in the Bengals’ success this season, and they are eager to continue building on their success in the future.

    With Burrow leading the offense, Higgins making big plays as a wide receiver, and Chase proving to be a formidable threat as a rookie, the Bengals have a promising future ahead. Fans are excited to see what this trio can accomplish together, and they are hopeful that they will be able to continue playing together for years to come.

    As they prepare to face off against the Steelers, Burrow, Higgins, and Chase are focused on the task at hand. But in the back of their minds, they are all hoping that this game won’t be their last together in Cincinnati. With their talent and chemistry on full display, the future looks bright for the Bengals’ dynamic trio.

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