How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals – NFL: Week 13 | Channel, Stream, Preview, Prediction

CINCINNATI – An important game between two long-time rivals is set for Sunday afternoon as the Pittsburgh Steelers look to move ever closer to a playoff spot against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (4-7)

• When: Sunday December 1st
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• Channel: CBS
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For different reasons, this is a crucial game for both teams.

The Steelers, who have led the AFC North for over a month, are trying to erase a disappointing loss to the Cleveland Browns from their memory. In a snowy game on Thursday Night Football, the offensive struggles continued for Pittsburgh, and the defense couldn’t slow down Jameis Winston, of all people. With back-to-back games in which the offense has been unable to capitalize on multiple opportunities and a defense that has a chink in its armor, the Steelers will have to be careful not to lose their current footing.

While another loss wouldn’t officially knock the Bengals out of the playoffs, eight losses this year won’t make it easy for the team to play beyond the regular season. Cincinnati has been able to beat the teams they’re supposed to beat lately, but playing against postseason favorites like the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens has caused the Bengals to falter in crucial moments. They hope the bye week gave the team a chance to mentally prepare for the end-of-season sprint.

The Steelers lead the Ravens by a half-game heading into Sunday, while the Bengals, third in the North, are 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.

The Steelers are 70-39 against the Bengals, including wins in last year’s regular season series.

MY CHOICE: Steelers win, 21-16

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