Bengals and Steelers renew rivalry in Pittsburgh this Sunday
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. ET. This matchup is significant in the AFC North division rivalry, which intensified with past playoff encounters and off-field incidents. The Bengals enter the game 2-0, showing strong offensive and defensive performances, while the Steelers have struggled, particularly on offense. Joe Burrow has a favorable record against Pittsburgh, and the matchup marks the first faceoff since Ja'Marr Chase's suspension occurrence last year.
- •Bengals are 2-0 after wins over Buccaneers and Texans.
- •Joe Burrow has a 4-3 record against the Steelers.
- •Pittsburgh's offense has only scored one touchdown this season.
- •Bengals defense ranks eighth in scoring and third in rushing.
- •Match features first meeting since Ja'Marr Chase's incident with Steelers.
- 2:41 PMCBS NFL — Bengals vs. Steelers: Will Aaron Rodgers find the end zone again against a surging Cincinnati defense?
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