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Steelers vs. Bengals: Playoff Hopes on the Line

10/17/2025

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Steelers Host Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) host the Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) in a pivotal AFC North Thursday Night Football matchup with playoff implications.
Aaron Rodgers, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has thrown 10 touchdowns this season.
Joe Flacco, recently acquired by the Cincinnati Bengals, aims to stabilize the offense in Joe Burrow's absence.
The Cincinnati Bengals are missing key players, including defensive end Trey Hendrickson.

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Taylor-Britt Scratched

Cam Taylor-Britt, the Cincinnati Bengals cornerback, has been made a healthy scratch for Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Taylor-Britt has struggled this season, allowing a 75% completion rate and a 146.7 passer rating.
With the NFL Trade Deadline approaching, Josh Newton is expected to step up as the Bengals' No. 3 cornerback.
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson is inactive due to a hip injury.

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Steelers Host Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) host the Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) in a pivotal AFC North Thursday Night Football matchup with playoff implications.
Aaron Rodgers, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has thrown 10 touchdowns this season.
Joe Flacco, recently acquired by the Cincinnati Bengals, aims to stabilize the offense in Joe Burrow's absence.
The Cincinnati Bengals are missing key players, including defensive end Trey Hendrickson.

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