Published Nov 13, 10:14pm ET by
Keith McCarthy - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 13, 10:14pm ET
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The Bengals and Steelers face off in a rematch this week. Cincinnati won the first matchup at home, but faces an uphill battle on the road as they continue to deal with several key injuries.
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| Pittsburgh Steelers | -5.5 (-105) |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +5.5 (-105) |
Cincinnati got the week off to rest up and prepare for this rivalry clash with the Steelers. The rest was much needed, as starting QB Joe Burrow finally returned to practice this week. While Joe Flacco has done a solid job in his absence, the Bengals need Burrow healthy to work their way out of the hole a 3-6 record has put them in. No matter who is under center this week, the Bengals absolutely need this win.
Fant finds 6
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) November 2, 2025
📺: #CHIvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+ pic.twitter.com/MqWECcRlEU
The Steelers struggled offensively against the Colts on Sunday, losing for the third time in their last four games. Doing so has dropped them to 5-4, where they now sit just one game ahead of the Ravens in the NFC North. QB Aaron Rodgers struggled in Sunday's defeat, completing 16 of 31 passes for 161 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs. Pittsburgh needs him to bounce back against the Bengals this week to avoid falling to .500.
ALL ABOARD THE JAY TRAIN 🚂
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 2, 2025
📺 #INDvsPIT on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/z1NpTKiTkw
The Bengals won this year's first rendition of this classic rivalry matchup a month ago in Cincinnati. It'll be tougher to repeat that result on the road in Pittsburgh, though the fact that they did so with Joe Flacco means they should be able to keep it close regardless of if Burrow returns. This one is probably a coin flip for the winner, but expect the score to stay as close as before, making the Bengals covering the best bet.
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Cincinnati Bengals +5.5
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