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It may not be a playoff game, but Saturday’s game between the Steelers and Bengals will certainly feel like one. The winner of Saturday’s game will stay alive in the AFC playoff race, while the loser can start making tee times for the offseason.
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati enter Saturday’s game in polar opposite directions. The Steelers have lost three straight games, including back-to-back losses at home to 2-10 teams. Conversely, the Bengals have won three straight games behind the inspired play of backup quarterback Jake Browning, who has done a masterful job filling in for injured starter Joe Burrow.
Both squads will be without key players on Saturday. Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett is out again as he continues to recover from ankle surgery. Bengals Pro Bowl wideout Ja’Marr Chase won’t play after injuring his shoulder during last week’s win over the Vikings. Mason Rudolph will start in place of Pickett, while Tee Higgins will step into Chase’s role as the Bengals’ top wideout.
Based on the how the last three weeks have gone, you’d assume the Bengals will put Pittsburgh out of its misery while moving one game closer to a third straight playoff berth. But, as any NFL fan knows, as soon as you think you’ve figured this league out, the unexpected happens. That’s why no one should be ruling the Steelers out of this one.
Can the Steelers upset the Bengals while keeping their playoff hopes alive? To help find the answer, we’ve provided a full breakdown of Saturday’s game below, including a prediction.
How to watch Steelers-Bengals
When: Saturday, Dec. 23 | 4:30 p.m. ETWhere: Acrisure Stadium — PittsburghTV: NBC | Live stream: fubo (click here) Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds: CIN -2.5; O/U 38 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2023-12-22 13:42:58
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