From Steelers Depot · Michael K. Reynolds · · 1m 30s
Steelers Spin: Bengals Game the Big One
Steelers face Bengals in AFC North showdown for Super Bowl contention.
In brief
Steelers face Bengals in AFC North showdown for Super Bowl contention. Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals clash in their final regular season meeting to determine AFC North supremacy and Super Bowl path. Originally reported by Steelers Depot.
The Big Nothing
Steelers avoid trade deadline panic with no deals made.
“Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Elizabeth…this is the big one”
Steelers' Draft Capital
Steelers hold draft picks to build youth movement for future championships.
“We see farther. We think clearer.”
Bengals' Offense
Bengals have NFL's top passing offense with explosive playmakers.
“The Bengals are proving to have one of the most combustible offenses”
Trade Deadline Reality
Steelers rejected trade offers for draft picks to maintain youth focus.
“Brian Thomas Jr. never met his lofty expectations as a pro”
George Pickens Situation
Pickens faces contract dispute after flourishing in Steelers' first season.
“Pickens is playing under the dark clouds of a contract dispute”
Mike Tomlin's New Role
Tomlin covers Steelers game as NBC's new analyst after coaching them.
“It will be the same odd feeling I got when Bill Cowher launched his television studio career”
Steelers' Running Game
Steelers' running game threatens Bengals' passing offense with consistent impact.
“The Steelers running game in its current level of excellence is awash with the Bengals scoreboard lighting passing game”
Bengals' Defensive Weakness
Bengals struggle against run game and passing defense in regular season.
“The Bengals aren't instilling fear into any opposing teams”
Tomlin's Commentary
Tomlin balances former team commentary with current coaching responsibilities.
“It will be interesting to see how restrained he is in his commentary regarding the Steelers”
AFC North Standoff
Steelers and Bengals battle for AFC North supremacy in final regular season game.
“Both teams are 6-2, and this will be their final opportunity to face each other”
Super Bowl Contention
Steelers aim to become new old-school challengers for NFL championship.
“If they do, I like our chances to make the league step up and acknowledge that Pittsburgh are the new, old-school challengers”
The Spin
Steelers game against Bengals determines AFC North champion for Super Bowl.
“This is the big one”
Final Standoff
Steelers and Bengals clash in final regular season game for AFC North title.
“Both teams are 6-2, and this will be their last chance to tattoo, or to be tattooed”
The bottom line
Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals clash in their final regular season meeting to determine AFC North supremacy and Super Bowl path.
