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Game: Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3)
Series Leader: Steelers, 50-32
Streak: Steelers have won eight of the past 10
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 5-13. Tomlin: 7-2
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms. Westwood One Radio: Howard David, Tony Boselli. SIRIUS: 113 (Cin.), 86 (Pit.). XM: 228 (Pit.).
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Weather: Partly cloudy and 50 degrees at kickoff [Weather Underground]
Uniform: White
CINCINNATI BENGALS
- The Cincinnati Bengals are 4-2 on the road this season.
- Quarterback Andy Dalton is averaging 321.5 yards passing in his past two games against AFC North opponents.
- Last week Dalton (16) surpassed Greg Cook (15) for most touchdown passes in franchise history.
- Running back Cedric Benson posted his 15th 100-yard rushing game with the Cincinnati Bengals last week. The Bengals are 13-2 in those games.
- Rookie wide receiver A.J. Green leads all rookies with 745 yards receiving and six touchdown receptions.
- Green posted a 36-yard touchdown reception in his only meeting against Pittsburgh.
- Green (44 receptions, 745 yards receiving) can challenge Cris Collinsworth (67 receptions, 1,009 yards receiving in 1981) for most receptions and yards receiving by a rookie in club history.
- Bengals defense are tied for second most forced fumbles in the NFL.
- Defensive tackle Geno Atkins is looking to post a quarterback sack in his fourth straight game.
- Robert Geathers has four quarterback sacks in his past five games against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
- The Pittsburgh Steelers are 28-9 when playing at home under head coach Mike Tomlin.
- Steelers are looking to post a fourth straight win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 11-4 as a starter against the Bengal and is 21-8 overall in December.
- Running back Rashard Mendenhall has three rushing touchdowns in his past three games against the Bengals.
- Wide receiver Mike Wallace needs 61 yards receiving to reach 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons.
- Wide receiver Antonio Brown is averaging 92 yards receiving per game in his past three games.
- Hines Ward needs nine yards receiving to become the 19th player in NFL history with 12,000 yards receiving.
- Defense allows second-fewest yards per game (277.5) in the NFL this season.
- Linebacker LaMarr Woodley needs two sacks to become the sixth player in franchise history with 50 quarterback sacks.
- Linebacker James Harrison has five sacks in his past seven games against the Bengals.
TEAM RANKINGS
| Offense | Bengals | Steelers |
| Total | 334.6 (18th) | 374.5 (10th) |
| Scoring | 23.5 (t-12th) | 21.2 (19th) |
| Third Downs | 37% (17th) | 49% (2nd) |
| Rushing | 108.5 (20th) | 109.6 (18th) |
| Rushing TDs | 7 (t-19th) | 7 (t-19th) |
| 20-Yard Runs | 3 (t-30th) | 4 (t-28th) |
| Passing | 226.2 (17th) | 264.9 (8th) |
| Passing TDs | 17 (t-10th) | 17 (t-10th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 17 (4th) | 32 (t-26th) |
| 20-yard Passes | 39 (12th) | 41 (10th) |
| Defense | Bengals | Steelers |
| Total | 307.7 (5th) | 277.5 (2nd) |
| Scoring | 19.5 (8th) | 17.1 (4th) |
| 3rd Downs Allowed | 36% (t-10th) | 42% (25th) |
| Rushing | 92.7 (5th) | 96.3 (6th) |
| Rushing TDs | 10 (t-23rd) | 6 (t-5th) |
| 20-Yard Runs | 6 (t-9th) | 5 (t-5th) |
| Passing | 215.0 (11th) | 181.3 (3rd) |
| Passing TDs | 13 (t-23rd) | 13 (t-23rd) |
| Sacks | 28 (12th) | 24 (t-17th) |
| QB Rating | 83.3 (15th) | 78.5 (9th) |
| 20-Yard Passes Allowed | 32 (t-10th) | 24 (2nd) |
| Interceptions | 6 (t-28th) | 7 (t-26th) |
| Special Teams | Bengals | Steelers |
| Kickoff Return | 22.9 (21st) | 26.0 (7th) |
| Punt Return | 10.9 (11th) | 10.6 (12th) |
| Punting (Net) | 39.6 (t-12th) | 38.3 (18th) |
| Punts Inside the 20 | 17 (t-11th) | 12 (t-27th) |
CAREER AGAINST THE STEELERS
Andy Dalton
| Date | Cmp | Att | Yrds | TD | INT | Rating |
| 11.13.2011 | 15 | 30 | 170 | 2 | 2 | 61.8 |
Bruce Gradkowski
| Date | Cmp | Att | Yrds | TD | INT | Rating |
| 11.21.2010 | 13 | 24 | 98 | 0 | 1 | 46.9 |
| 12.6.2009 | 20 | 33 | 308 | 3 | 0 | 121.8 |
| 12.28.2008 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 |
| 12.3.2006 | 20 | 34 | 175 | 0 | 3 | 35.8 |
Cedric Benson
| Date | Rushes | Yards | TDs |
| 11.13.2011 | 15 | 57 | 0 |
| 12.12.2010 | 8 | 19 | 0 |
| 11.8.2010 | 18 | 54 | 1 |
| 11.15.2009 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| 9.27.2009 | 16 | 76 | 1 |
| 11.20.2008 | 16 | 35 | 0 |
| 10.19.2008 | 14 | 52 | 0 |
Jerome Simpson
| Date | Rec | Yards | TDs |
| 11.13.2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.19.2008 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
A.J. Green
| Date | Rec | Yards | TDs |
| 11.13.2011 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
Andre Caldwell
| Date | Rec | Yards | TDs |
| 11.13.2011 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| 11.15.2009 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| 9.27.2009 | 6 | 52 | 1 |
| 11.20.2008 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
Jermaine Gresham
| Date | Rec | Yards | TDs |
| 11.13.2011 | 4 | 23 | 1 |
| 11.8.2010 | 2 | 11 | 0 |