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Steelers vs. Bengals: Key DFS Picks for Week 7

10/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Week 7 features a Thursday Night Football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase are expected to be popular DFS picks.
Rodgers has led the Steelers to a 4-1 record this season.
Chase has recorded 42 receptions for 468 yards this season.
DFS experts Jimmie Kaylor and Mike McClure share strategies for balanced lineups.

History

Historical Context

The NFL launched Thursday Night Football in 2006 to enhance viewership and engagement, initially facing criticism for lower-quality matchups. By 2014, CBS began broadcasting select games, significantly boosting ratings. The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals has intensified, with the Steelers holding a 4-1 record in the 2022 season, reflecting the NFL's evolving marketing strategies and fan engagement through star players like Aaron Rodgers and Ja'Marr Chase.

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Story summary

Week 7 features a Thursday Night Football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase are expected to be popular DFS picks.
Rodgers has led the Steelers to a 4-1 record this season.
Chase has recorded 42 receptions for 468 yards this season.
DFS experts Jimmie Kaylor and Mike McClure share strategies for balanced lineups.

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