The Steelers vs Bengals rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two teams have played each other twice a year since becoming division rivals in 1970. Originally placed in the AFC Central following the 1970 AFL–NFL merger, the two teams currently compete in that division’s successor, the AFC North.
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Prior to 1970, the Steelers were members of the NFL and the Bengals were part of the AFL. However, as part of the AFL-NFL merger, the two teams were placed in the AFC Central division along with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and the AFL’s Houston Oilers. Thus, the Bengals and Steelers have played each other twice every season since (except the strike-shortened 1982 campaign).
The Steelers defeated the Bengals in their first meeting, 21–10 at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium. However, the Bengals would win the rematch in Cincinnati 34–7 during a 7-game winning streak that pushed the Bengals to the division championship.
The Steelers would win four of the next six meetings to take a 5–3 series lead early in its history.
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TV coverage: Broadcast locally in Pittsburgh on CBS (KDKA-TV)
Game coverage begins at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analysis) and Melanie Collins (sideline reporter) are on the call.
Don’t miss Steelers pregame programming with a live broadcast with Bob Pompeani, Charlie Batch, Rich Walsh and Gerry Dulac on the BetMGM Steelers Kickoff show on KDKA-TV Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET.
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