# Steelers Take Bengals More Seriously

> Analyst Nick Wright says Bengals have higher upside than Steelers despite Steelers' 6-2 record.
- Title: Steelers Take Bengals More Seriously · Steelers Depot
- Summary: Analyst Nick Wright says Bengals have higher upside than Steelers despite Steelers' 6-2 record. Nick Wright believes Cincinnati's offensive talent gives them…
- Keywords: nick wright, pittsburgh steelers, cincinnati bengals, afl, quarterback, defense, nfl, Steelers Depot
- Source: Steelers Depot — https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/i-take-the-bengals-more-seriously-nick-wright-believes-cincinnati-has-higher-upside-than-pittsburgh
- Author: Troy Montgomery
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nick wright, pittsburgh steelers, cincinnati bengals, afl, quarterback, defense, sports, nfl
## Steelers' Current Stand
The Steelers are 6-2 and lead the AFC North after wins over Bengals and Browns.
## Wright's View on Bengals
Nick Wright says Bengals have higher upside than Steelers due to Burrow, Chase and Higgins.

> I take the Bengals more seriously… This is a very basic fan football take. I think the Bengals have a sick quarterback and I think the Steelers have a, to his credit, average quarterback.
## Bengals' Offensive Strength
Burrow is one of the best quarterbacks with Chase and Higgins as NFL's top receivers.
## Bengals' Defensive Weakness
Bengals defense ranks 26th with 360 yards per game after struggling against Steelers.
## Key takeaway

Nick Wright believes Cincinnati's offensive talent gives them higher potential than Pittsburgh's defense.