Steelers Gameday Preview: Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open AFC North play wth a home date against the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, the first of two straight divisional games that will go a long way to determine the Steelers’ fate in a very competitive division.

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PITTSBURGH STEELERS INJURY CENTRAL

Four Pittsburgh Steelers are questionable to face the Cincinnati Bengals in their AFC North-opening Week 3 matchup, while two have been ruled out.

Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., running back Jaylen Warren and cornerbacks Jamel Dean and Joey Porter Jr. are all questionable to play this Sunday at Acrisure Stadium after being listed as limited in Friday’s practice.

Running back Rico Dowdle and guard Gennings Dunker will not play. Dunker has been placed on injured reserve.

THE LAST TIME

The Pittsburgh Steelers overcame the adversity of injuries to two of their star offensive players, and some further self-inflicted adversity, to beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 34-12 on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

STEELERS-BENGALS ALL-TIME SERIES

The Steelers lead the all-time series, 72-41, though recently, the series has been very even.

The team have split the last 12 games in the rivalry dating back to the 2020 season. The Steelers swept the Bengals in 2023, and Cincinnati swept in 2021, with the road teams winning in 2022 and 2024 and the home teams winning in 2020 and 2025.

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