Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals on ‘Sunday Night Football’: How to watch with Sling
The battle for the AFC North heats up when the Steelers visit the Bengals on ‘Sunday Night Football.’ Subscribe to Sling Select or Blue in designated markers to watch live on NBC.
The battle to be called the King of the North heats up in Week 10, as AFC North rivals Pittsburgh and Cincinnati square off in a high-stakes game on Sunday Night Football. Since losing back-to-back games to the Steelers and Jaguars, the 6-2 Bengals have reeled off four straight wins and uncorked the NFL’s most devastating passing attack. The Steelers have also won four straight to get to 6-2, but their success is basically the inverse formula; run the ball, control the clock, and sack the quarterback. It makes for a fascinating clash of styles, and with the Ravens and Browns floundering, the stakes could not be higher. Here’s a look at the rematch game between the Bengals and Steelers on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
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Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals Preview
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This has been a surprising year across the NFL, but arguably no division has been more unpredictable than the AFC North. The Ravens are ravaged by injury, the Browns have a winning record more than halfway through the season, and Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is looking like former Packers Hall of Fame QB Aaron Rodgers. While his overall numbers are middling – 13 TDs and 6 INTs for 1,871 yards – Rodgers has been the consummate game manager. That’s no insult: lead back Jaylen Warren has 704 rushing yards at about 5.9 per carry, and the Steelers are sixth in time of possession (31:23). “Run the ball and play great defense” has been Pittsburgh’s winning formula for decades, and after searching for an identity the past few years, the Steelers have their groove back under first year head coach Mike McCarthy.
Since drafting Joe Burrow first overall in the 2020 draft, the Bengals have known exactly who they are: A team that looks to pass on first, second, and third down. Despite everyone and their grandma knowing this, few teams can stop it. Entering week 10, Burrow ranks first in completion percentage (74%), yards per game (298.3), and touchdowns (23). Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins might be the best receiving duo in the league, and both have been electric in 2026, combining for 1,405 yards and 13 TDs in just eight games. That puts Cincy tops in the passing attack at 285.5 YDS/G, and they’ve needed every one of them, since the Bengals are currently 30th in rush yards per game at 85.6.
Cincinnati is at least getting some help on the defensive side following three major offseason acquisitions: Boye Mafe (5.5 sacks), Dexter Lawrence (5.0) and Jonathan Allen (3.0) lead the pass rush. And despite ranking low in opponent third down conversion (47.3%) and allowing 4.8 yards per carry, the defense allows TDs on only 41.7% of trips.
The Week 3 game between these teams was decided by small mistakes, as a Cincinnati roughing-the-punter penalty and a muffed punt helped the Steelers put the Bengals away late. The Steelers will try to run the ball down the Bengals’ throat, while Cincinnati will look to counter with big pass plays. If the Steelers can get home on Burrow and control the clock, the Bengals could simply run out of time.
X-factors
Steelers: TE Darnell Washington. With receivers hurt, Pittsburgh leans on two-tight-end looks, and Cincinnati has a tackling problem. At 6-foot-7, and about 300 lbs, Washington is an absolute unit, and he had 16 catches for 160 yards and 3 TDs through Week 7. He made a 47-yard catch-and-run that set up the winning field goal against Cincinnati in Week 3, and a 58-yarder against Cleveland.
- What to watch for: short throws that turn into 20+ yard gains after a missed first tackle.
Bengals: LB Barrett Carter. Pittsburgh's offense runs through Warren and the tight ends working underneath, which is exactly the linebackers' area. Carter leads the team with 58 tackles through Week 8. In Madrid he had 10 tackles and the game-sealing INT as Atlanta's run game was held to 58 yards on 16 carries after a fast start.
- What to watch for: whether Carter brings down Warren and Washington at first contact on early downs.
The AFC North lead is on the line on Sunday Night Football. Don’t miss a minute of this Week 10 clash. Catch the game on NBC at 8:20 PM EST on either Sling Select or Blue, in designated markets.