Steelers face Bengals in AFC North clash with division lead at stake

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Steelers face Bengals in AFC North clash with division lead at stake
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals meet on Sunday night in Ohio for a crucial AFC North matchup. Both teams are 6-2, and the winner will gain sole possession of first place in the division. In their first meeting this season, the Steelers outlasted the Bengals 30-27 in Pittsburgh. The Bengals have since won four straight games and feature a hot offense led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who is a strong MVP candidate this season. The game will emphasize the Bengals' passing game against a strong Steelers defense.

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  • •Steelers and Bengals both enter the match at 6-2.
  • •Steelers won the first game 30-27 in Week 3.
  • •Bengals are on a four-game winning streak.
  • •Joe Burrow's passing efficiency has improved this season.
  • •The game will determine control of the AFC North.
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  • 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Can Steelers defense slow down red-hot Joe Burrow, Bengals offense with AFC North lead on the line?
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One of the biggest games on the NFL Week 10 slate is one that will decide a division lead in one of the most competitive races in football. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals will complete their season series on Sunday night in the Buckeye State with first place in the AFC North on the line, as both teams enter at 6-2. The two teams […] The post Can Steelers defense slow down red-hot Joe Burrow, Bengals offense with AFC North lead on the line? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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