Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 13 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals
Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) at Cincinnati Bengals (4-7)
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow ranks tied for first with 27 touchdown passes this season and ranks third with 3,028 passing yards, while wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase leads the NFL in receiving yards (1,056) and touchdown receptions (12).
On Sunday against Pittsburgh (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Burrow can become the fourth quarterback in NFL history with at least 3,000 passing yards and 30 touchdown passes in three of his first five career seasons, joining Josh Allen (2020-22 with Buffalo), Patrick Mahomes (2018, 2020-21 with Kansas City) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino (1984-86 with Miami).
Burrow has 21 career games with at least three touchdown passes, including in each of his past three games, and on Sunday, can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner (21 games) for the third-most games with at least three touchdown passes by a player in his first five seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino (33 games) and Patrick Mahomes (28) have more.
However, Pittsburgh has had their share of success against Burrow in recent games:
- Pittsburgh picked off Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow six times in the two meetings in 2022 (Week 1 and Week 11), and eight times in the last four meetings.
- Burrow has not thrown more than five interceptions against any other opponent in his NFL career.
- The six interceptions in 2022 against Burrow by the Steelers came from five different players, including T.J. Watt (two), Minkah Fitzpatrick and Cameron Sutton.
- Pittsburgh’s six interceptions of Burrow in 2022 were tied for the third-most vs. an opposing QB in a single season for the Steelers since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
- The only quarterbacks with more interceptions against Pittsburgh in a single season are Cleveland’s Brian Sipe (seven in 1981) and Houston’s Dan Pastorini (seven in 1977).
If you want to get in on the action Sunday afternoon, the over/under is set at 47 points with the Steelers entering Cincinnati as 2.5-point underdogs. Multiple UK-based non GamStop bookmakers offer the juiciest conditions for fans, with a broad choice of events and promotions.
Series History
- Sunday’s game will be the the 110th overall and 108th regular-season meeting between the Steelers and Bengals.
- The Steelers own a 31-game advantage in the overall series (70-39) and a 29- game lead in the regular-season series (68-39).
- Sunday’s game will be the the 56th overall and 54th regular-season meeting between the Steelers and Bengals in Cincinnati.
- The Steelers own a 13-game advantage in the series (34-21) and an 11-game lead in the regular-season series (32-21) in Cincinnati.
- Sunday’s game will be the 28th regular-season meeting between the two teams in the month of December.
- The Steelers own an eight-game advantage in the regular-season series (18-9) in the month of December.
- Sunday’s game will be the 11th regular-season meeting in Cincinnati between the two teams in the month of December.
- The Steelers own a four-game advantage in the regular-season series (7-3) in Cincinnati in the month of December.
- The 107 regular-season meetings with the Bengals are the second-most of any opponent in franchise history.
Series Notes
- All-Time Steelers lead, 70-39
- Last: Steelers Win, 34-11 (Dec. 23, 2023)
- Home Steelers lead, 36-18
- Last: Steelers Win, 34-11 (Dec. 23, 2023)
- Away Steelers lead, 34-21
- Last: Steelers Win, 16-10 (Nov. 26, 2023)
- Playoffs Steelers lead, 2-0
- Last: Steelers Win, 18-16 (Jan. 9, 2016)
The Coaches
- Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 181-103-2 (18)
- Overall: 181-103-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 25-9
- Bengals: Zac Taylor
- At Franchise: 41-51-1 (6)
- Overall: 41-51-1 (6)
- Versus Opponent: 4-6
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, December 1
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET - Location: Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
Capacity 65,535 // FieldTurf - TV: CBS (Locally KDKA-TV) and Paramount Plus
- Ian Eagle (play-by-play)
- Charles Davis (analysis)
- Evan Washburn (field reporter)
- Satellite Radio
- Bengals: Sirius 83, XM/SXM 226, Internet 806
- Steelers: Sirius 106, XM/SXM 380, Internet 826
- Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network
Locally: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)
(48 affiliates – see below)- Rob King (play-by-play)
- Craig Wolfley (analysis)
- Max Starks (sideline)
- Missi Matthews (field reporter)
- Referee: Shawn Hochuli
- Vegas: Bengals -2.5 | Over/Under: 47.0
Steelers-Bengals Pregame Show
Joe and Brian discuss how Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals is critical for both teams.
For the Bengals, it could mean being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with a month’s worth of games still to be played. For the Steelers, they will need to maintain ground over the Baltimore Ravens for the lead in the AFC North and a potential home playoff game.
Hear the hosts’ thoughts on these topics, the keys to the game, and a look back at some of the controversy surrounding the loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football.
View the video below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
SCU Steelers News & Notes
- Steelers still control their destiny for the postseason and an AFC North title
- Steelers special teams could be key in stretch run of the season
- Steelers to watch against the Bengals
- Steelers Scouting Report: Cincinnati Bengals, Week 13
- Official Injury Report
Team Rankings
| PIT | CIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 4-1-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Away Record | 4-2-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 8-3-0 | 6-5-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 22.9 (14th) | 27.0 (6th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 16.9 (4th) | 26.9 (28th) |
| Takeaway Diff. | +13 (2nd) | +1 (15th) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 192 (26th) | 262 (1st) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 135 (8th) | 91 (27th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 214 (17th) | 225 (23rd) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 90 (4th) | 129 (21st) |
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 106/161, 1106 yds, 5 TDs |
| George Pickens | 52 rec, 776 yds, 2 TDs |
| Najee Harris | 191 rush, 749 yds, 3 TD |
| Cincinnati Bengals 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | 274/408, 3028 yds, 27 TDs |
| Ja’Marr Chase | 73 rec, 1056 yds, 12 TDs |
| Chase Brown | 140 rush, 607 yds, 5 TDs |
Steelers Notes
- QB RUSSELL WILSON completed 21 of 28 atts. (season-high 75 pct.) for 270 yards & TD vs. 0 INTs with season-best 116.7 rating last week. Is 4-1 as starter this season, with 90+ rating in 4 of 5 starts. Passed for 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 134.4 rating in his last start vs. Cin. (9/8/19 w/ Sea.).
- RB NAJEE HARRIS is 1 of 3 in AFC (J.K. Dobbins & Derrick Henry) with 50+ scrimmage yards in 11 games this season. Has rush TD in 2 of past 3 on road. Aims for his 4th in row vs. Cin. with 75+ rush yards & rush TD. Needs 56 scrimmage yards to become 1st player in franchise history with 1,000+ scrimmage yards in each of 1st 4 career seasons.
- RB JAYLEN WARREN had 64 scrimmage yards (45 rush, 19 rec.) & 1st rush TD of season last week. Aims for 6th in row with 55+ scrimmage yards.
- WR GEORGE PICKENS has 70+ rec. yards in 4 of past 5. Had career-high 195 rec. yards & 2 rec. TDs in last meeting, 3rd-straight game vs. Cin. with 55+ rec. yards. Has TD catch in 2 of past 3 vs. Cin. Needs 24 rec. yards to join Santonio Holmes as only Pit. players ever with 800+ rec. yards in each of 1st 3 seasons.
- WR CALVIN AUSTIN led team with 78 rec. yards & had TD catch in Week 11.
- TE PAT FREIERMUTH had season-best 59 rec. yards last week. Has 5+ catches & 75+ rec. yards in 3 of past 4 vs. Cin.
- LB T.J. WATT aims for 3rd in row with TFL. Aims for 5th in row vs. Cin. with 0.5+ sacks & 3rd in row vs. Cin. with sack & FF. Has 0.5+ sacks in 15 of his past 16 vs. division.
- LB PATRICK QUEEN aims for 5th in row with 7+ tackles. Has PD in 2 of past 3.
- LB NICK HERBIG had sack & FF last week. Aims for 3rd in row with FF.
- DT CAMERON HEYWARD aims for 6th in row with PD & 3rd in row with 2+ PD. Has sack in 4 of past 5 vs. Cin.
- S MINKAH FITZPATRICK had FF last week. Has INT in 2 of past 3 vs. Cin.
Bengals Notes
- QB JOE BURROW passed for 356 yards & 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 98.4 rating in Week 11, 5th game this season with 3+ TD passes & 4th game with 300+ pass yards, both tied-most in NFL. Aims for 4th in row with 3+ TD passes & 95+ rating. Has 14 TD passes with 118.1 rating in past 4 at home. Passed for 355 yards & 4 TDs with 104.1 rating in his last start vs. Pit. (11/20/22) & aims for his 3rd in row vs. Pit. with 325+ pass yards & 2+ TD passes. Ties for NFL lead with 27 TD passes in 2024 & ranks 3rd with 3,028 pass yards.
- RB CHASE BROWN had 143 scrimmage yards (86 rush, season-high 57 rec.) in Week 11. Aims for 4th in row with 90+ scrimmage yards & 5+ catches. Aims for 4th in row at home with TD. Has TD in 2 of 3 games vs. division this season.
- WR JA’MARR CHASE had 7 catches for 75 yards & 2 TDs in Week 11, 4th game this season with 2+ rec. TDs, most in NFL. Aims for 5th in row with 7+ catches & 3rd in row with 75+ rec. yards & 2+ rec. TDs. Has 5 rec. TDs in past 4 at home. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Pit. with 80+ rec. yards. Has 6 rec. TDs in 3 games vs. division this season. Leads NFL in rec. yards (1,056) & rec. TDs (12) in 2024.
- WR TEE HIGGINS led team with 9 catches for season-high 148 yards & TD in Week 11. Aims for his 5th in row with 75+ rec. yards & 3rd in row with rec. TD. Had 140 rec. yards & rec. TD in last meeting & has 100+ rec. yards in 4 of 6 career games vs. Pit.
- DE TREY HENDRICKSON had 2 PD & half sack in Week 11. Has 5 sacks in past 4 at home. Has sack in 5 of 6 career games vs. Pit. Leads NFL with 11.5 sacks in 2024.
- LB LOGAN WILSON had 8 tackles & 2nd FF of season in Week 11. Is 1 of 2 in NFL (Zaire Franklin) with 8+ tackles in 11 games this season. Had 11 tackles, TFL & PD in last meeting.
- LB GERMAINE PRATT has 7+ tackles in 10 of 11 games this season.
- CB CAM TAYLOR-BRITT had half sack in Week 11. Has PD in 3 of past 4.
- S GENO STONE led team with season-high 9 tackles & had 1st FR of season in Week 11.
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on CBS (Pittsburgh local affiliate KDKA) and Paramount Plus.
Regional broadcast image courtesy of 506sports.com – Steelers coverage in RED.
Steelers Radio Coverage
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
- Vienna-WDMX (100.1)
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
Steelers Nation Radio
Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iHeart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.
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