Bengals’ defence sets the test for Pittsburgh in AFC North clash
Cincinnati arrives at 2-0, while Pittsburgh has managed one offensive touchdown in two games. CBS Sports’ preview favours the Bengals in a close, defensive contest.
The Cincinnati Bengals are due to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in an AFC North rivalry game. The supplied CBS Sports preview frames the matchup around Cincinnati’s early defensive form and Pittsburgh’s slow start on offence.
The preview says the Bengals are 2-0 and have yet to concede a touchdown pass. It also reports Cincinnati’s defence ranks eighth in scoring, third against the run and fifth in red-zone efficiency.
Pittsburgh’s offence has scored one touchdown across its first two games, matching the total scored by the Steelers’ defence, according to CBS Sports. The preview points to problems on the offensive line and an underperforming receiving corps, including dropped passes by DK Metcalf.
For Pittsburgh, the preview identifies establishing the run with Jaylen Warren and forcing Cincinnati to settle for field goals as possible routes to an upset. It says the Steelers may also need a defensive or special-teams score.
CBS Sports predicts a close, defensive game and picks Cincinnati to win. The preview notes Joe Burrow has a 4-3 record against Pittsburgh, including 3-1 at Acrisure Stadium.
