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Game: Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-3)
Time: 8:20 PM (ET)
Location: Paul Brown Stadium
Series Leader: Steelers, 51-32
Streak: Steelers have won 12 of the past 16
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 14-5. Tomlin: 5-14
Broadcast: NBC (8:20 PM ET): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya (Field reporter). Dial Global Radio: Dave Sims, James Lofton, Steve Tasker (Field reporter). SIRIUS: 94 (DGR), 92 (Pit.), 93 (Cin.). XM: 227 (DGR), 225 (Pit.), 226 (Cin.).
SB Nation: Behind the Steel Curtain
NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: Partly cloud and 59 degrees [Weather Underground]
Uniform: Orange
BENGALS / BROWNS HUB
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STORYLINES OF INTEREST
Primer | Practice/Injury Report | Mojo Game Preview | Experts Split on Picks | Marvin Lewis Not Ruling Out Kirkpatrick | Steelers A Tough Test | Dalton and Green Know Importance of Beating Steelers | Chris Pressley A Third RB If Leonard Unavailable | Interview with Behind The Steel Curtain | Passing Offense Advantage Over Pittsburgh | Fantasy Football Advice | Week Seven Staff Picks | Dontay Moch Misses Practices To Become Father | Bengals Players Power Rankings | Pat Sims Remains on PUP |
PRESNAP READ
The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week Seven after losing consecutive games to the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns, who were a combined 1-8 when Cincinnati met both teams. The Bengals need to rebound against a team they haven't beaten since 2009, suffering four straight losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers by an average 14.3 points.
PRIMETIME NERVOUSNESS
The Cincinnati Bengals are 0-2 on Sunday Night Football since NBC took over in 2006. And during Marvin Lewis' tenure, Cincinnati is 4-10 on primetime, losing by an average 18.6 points during their current eight-game losing streak. Currently the Bengals are 16-36 during night games and 3-10 overall on Sunday Night.
THE APPROACHING BYE WEEK
During the Marvin Lewis era, Cincinnati is 4-5 record during games prior to the bye week. However they've won three of their past four games. On the flip side of the bye week, the Bengals are 3-5-1 after having the week off.
THE BETTING LINE
According to the SB Nation NFL Odds page, the Pittsburgh Steelers are anywhere from a 1.5 point favorite to the game being a push.
INJURY / PRACTICE REPORT THIS WEEK
| BENGALS | WED | THUR | FRI | STATUS | |
| RB Brian Leonard | Ribs | DNP | DNP | DNP | DOUBTFUL |
| WR Armon Binns | Ankle | -- | DNP | LP | Questionable |
| CB Dre Kirkpatrick | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| WR Andrew Hawkins | Back | LP | FP | FP | Probable |
| DT Devon Still | Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | Probable |
| G Kevin Zeitler | Elbow | LP | FP | FP | Probable |
| WR Armon Binns | Ankle | -- | -- | LP | Probable |
| LB Dontay Moch | Non-Injury | DNP | -- | -- | |
| STEELERS | WED | THUR | FRI | STATUS | |
| S Troy Polamalu | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| T Marcus Gilbert | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| LB Chris Carter | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| RB Rashard Mendenhall | Achilles | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| RB Isaac Redman | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| C Maurkice Pouncey | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| LB Lawrence Timmons | Foot | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
| LB Brandon Johnson | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | Probable |
DNP - Did Not Participate
LP - Limited Participation
FP - Full Participation
Game Status
Out = Player will not play
Doubtful = 25% chance a player will play
Questionable = 50% chance a player will play
Probable = 75% chance a player will play
(-) = Not Listed - No game status available