Bengals prepare for pivotal AFC North matchup against Steelers on Sunday
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Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals, currently undefeated at 2-0, face a critical AFC North game against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday. The Bengals have struggled against divisional rivals, with quarterback Joe Burrow holding a 12-16 record against teams in the AFC North. Despite this, Burrow has performed well outside the division, leading to discussions about the importance of the match for playoff positioning. Historically, winning the AFC North has proved vital for Cincinnati's postseason success.
- •Bengals are 2-0 this season, showing improved defense.
- •Burrow's record against AFC North teams is 12-16.
- •Cincinnati's last two division titles led to Super Bowl appearances.
- •Burrow has been sacked 83 times in AFC North starts.
- •The game against the Steelers is significant for playoff implications.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — AFC North has been the Bengals' kryptonite in the Burrow era | Opinion
"Opinion: The Bengals' road to the Super Bowl runs through the AFC North - a division that has given them fits during the Joe Burrow era.
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