The Cincinnati Bengals (6-4) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4-1) in a crucial AFC North divisional matchup airing on CBS at 1 p.m.

Game Status

• Bengals come off a 32-13 win vs Raiders, led by Joe Mixon's 123 rushing yards and 2 TDs
• Steelers dropped to third in division after 41-37 loss to Chargers despite Roethlisberger's 3 TDs

Betting Odds

• Spread: Bengals -4.5 (-110)
• Steelers: +4.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: 45.5 points (Over -107, Under -113)
• Previous matchup: Bengals won 24-10 in Pittsburgh

Keys to Victory: Bengals

• Leverage momentum from Raiders win
• Strong defensive play to force turnovers
• Burrow-Chase connection needs to deliver
• Home field advantage

Steelers

• Must avoid divisional sweep
• Need mistake-free game from Roethlisberger
• Defense must limit big plays
• Convert third downs consistently

Prediction Expect a close game into the fourth quarter with the Bengals ultimately prevailing through a late defensive turnover. Bengals' young talent and home field advantage should be enough to secure an important divisional win.

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