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Cincy defense awaits the Steelers

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers says he isn’t worried about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ resolve. Maybe, but if the four-time MVP and an offense that remains very much a work in progress can’t find a way to take a significant step forward on Sunday when Joe Burrow and unbeaten Cincinnati ...

NFL preview capsule: Bengals at Steelers

Records: Cincinnati (2-0); Pittsburgh (1-1) When/where to watch: Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Latest odds: Bengals by 3.5 Against the spread: Bengals 2-0; Steelers 1-1 Last week: Bengals beat Texans 20-6; Steelers lost to Patriots 20-3 Last meeting: Steelers beat Bengals 34-12 on Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh Series record: Steelers lead 72-41 Matchup to watch: Pittsburgh’s interior offensive line vs. Bengals DTs Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen. The arrival of Lawrence via trade and Allen in free agency has given Cincinnati’s front a needed jolt. The two have already made an impact, ...

Despite contract talks, Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. wants to play

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. “definitely” sees himself playing at some point this season. When that is, even Porter doesn’t know, though he didn’t rule out making his 2026 debut on Sunday against Cincinnati. The fourth-year pro sat out each of ...

Pittsburgh Steelers at an early-season crossroads

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers hasn’t lasted 22 years in the NFL out of pure luck. The most sacked quarterback in history knows how to take a hit. So moments after getting drilled by all 231 pounds of New England linebacker Christian Elliss running at full speed in the second quarter of what ...

Steelers offense goes nowhere in loss at New England

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have yet to find much of the offensive rhythm that propelled their Super Bowl run last season. The defense was there to pick up the pieces against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Elijah Ponder had a 19-yard fumble recovery for a score, TreVeyon ...

Steelers’ Rodgers blames himself

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A year ago, Aaron Rodgers engineered a drive at Gillette Stadium that helped the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the team that went on to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. That version of Rodgers wasn’t anywhere to be found in Sunday’s 20-3 loss to the New England ...