Bengals

Steelers

As can be readily seen from their trajectories, these are two AFC North rivals that come up in the 2022 season positioned in dramatically different places from the ones they are used to. It has been 30 years for the Steelers as postseason winners, while the Bengals are now suffering in the pits of the sports netherworld after a fairytale run last year. How will these two fair on Sunday Night Football in Week 11?

The Pittsburgh Steelers definitely found themselves at a turning point in 2022. For the first time since 2005, they are looking for a new offensive leader after having once been buoyant. QB. Ben Roethlisberger is currently enjoying his retirement, and in his place, a list of potential replacements is at hand. Mason Rudolph struggled in his few starts, Mitch Trubisky never got going in Chicago, and both of them are being prodded by rookie Kenny Pickett. Quarterback is by far the most crucial decision Mike Tomlin will have to make this season.

We can say the Cincinnati Bengals’ approach to this season has quite strayed from their regular path. After a long time of being commonplace, they now have their quarterback in Andy Dalton; plus, they’re blessed with Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, a real superstar. Most people may have been shocked by their journey to the verge of Super Bowl glory, but it won’t come as a shock if they are one of the favored teams this season.

It is typical in this division for very different teams to play it out close. Despite the unpredictability under center, the strong roster for the Steelers and experience leading the way with Tomlin will get the wagon going for the Steelers.

If you’re planning to bet on NFL games games and have your eye on this Bengals vs Steelers matchup, look for a tight game: the Steelers should be covering the spread, and it’s definitely a game that the Bengals are wont to win, but not by a wide margin, as the NFL betting odds should be envisioning them. Remember to check out the NFL injury report prior to making any bet on any NFL schedule games.