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Steelers Beat Bengals in Tight Game
Steelers hold AFC North lead after Bengals' run defense struggles.
In brief
Steelers hold AFC North lead after Bengals' run defense struggles. Steelers maintain AFC North top spot after beating Bengals 30-27 despite Bengals' run defense issues. Originally reported by Steelers Depot.
Steelers' recent win
Steelers beat Browns in divisional game to take AFC North lead.
Bengals' challenge
Bengals lead Steelers in division with 6-2 record after recent win.
Houshmandzadeh's confidence
Houshmandzadeh says Bengals must stop run game to win.
“We’ve gotta get off the bus and stop the run, game’s over.”
Steelers' defense performance
Steelers defense forced three-and-out and sack-fumble in Week 3.
Bengals' run defense weakness
Bengals' run defense ranks 25th in league allowing 126 yards per game.
The one thing
Steelers maintain AFC North top spot after beating Bengals 30-27 despite Bengals' run defense issues.
