Bengals primer against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)

Series Leader: Steelers, 43-30
Streak: Steelers, 4 of the past 6
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 3-6. Tomlin: 0-0
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Dick Enberg, Randy Cross. SIRIUS: 122 (Pit.), 126 (Cin.).
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Bengals

• When Carson Palmer throws for three touchdowns or more, the Bengals are 11-2. Eleven of his 13 touchdowns this season have either gone to T.J. Houshmandzadeh (8 TDs) or Chad Johnson (3 TDs)
• In his last three meetings against Pittsburgh, Palmer has 11 touchdowns against two interceptions.
• The Bengals are 15-4 when Rudi Johnson rushes for 100 yards or more.
• In three games as a starter, Kenny Watson is averaging 84.3 yards per game this season.
• With a receiving touchdown Sunday, T.J. Houshmandzadeh will have caught at least one touchdown in seven straight games.
• Chad leads the NFL with 113.3 yards per game with 80+ yards receiving in five of six games.
• Bengals are 20-4 when recording two or more interceptions.
• Johnathan Joseph's interception last week against the Jets was the first of his career.
• Leon Hall leads all AFC rookies with two picks.

Steelers

• Steelers look to win their sixth straight game in Cincinnati.
• Ben Roethlisberger is undefeated (8-0) when playing in his home state of Ohio.
• Steelers are 16-1 when Willie Parker rushes for 100 yards or more. Parker averages 117.2 rushing yards per game against the Bengals in four career starts.
• Hines Ward has nine touchdowns in his career against the Bengals -- most against any opponent.
• Since 2004, when the Steelers record three sacks in a game, they are 20-6.
• Steelers are 7-2 when Troy Polamalu records a pick.