The Cincinnati Bengals are trying to make the 2024 NFL playoffs, but they’ll need some assistance to get there. Right now, the Bengals absolutely have to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road on Saturday night.

When the Cincinnati Bengals were 4-8, their playoff hopes were on life support. Many likely felt they wouldn't have even been playing a meaningful game in Week 18. Four straight wins later, the Bengal

Pittsburgh (10-6) rides a three-game losing streak into a matchup with Cincinnati on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium. The spread predicts a close game, with the Bengals favored by

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers welcome the Cincinnati Bengals for a Week 18 game with many implications for both teams. Pittsburgh is playing for seeding, even as the Baltimore Ravens rumble against the Baltimore Ravens. If they lose, a trip to Baltimore could be in their future.

Baltimore is less than a quarter away from winning the AFC North (they're ahead 21-3 over CLE), which means that the best Pittsburgh can do is the fifth seed. The Steelers can clinch the fifth seed with a win today, but will fall to the 6th seed with a loss and a Chargers win Sunday over the Raiders.