The Cincinnati Bengals (6-4) face the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4-1) at home in a crucial AFC North matchup, airing on CBS at 1 p.m.

Coming off a commanding 32-13 win against the Raiders, the Bengals took sole possession of second place in the division. Joe Mixon powered the offense with 123 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Steelers dropped to third after a close 41-37 loss to the Chargers, despite Ben Roethlisberger's solid performance with 273 yards and three touchdowns.

Betting Odds:

• Bengals: -4.5 (-110)
• Steelers: +4.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: 45.5 points (Over -107, Under -113)

Keys to Victory:

Bengals:

• Maintain defensive momentum from Raiders game
• Capitalize on home-field advantage
• Leverage Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase connection
• Force turnovers in crucial moments

Steelers:

• Limit offensive mistakes
• Contain Bengals' big plays
• Strong defensive performance on third downs
• Roethlisberger needs multiple touchdowns

Prediction: Bengals win in a close game, sealed by a late defensive turnover. The Bengals previously beat the Steelers 24-10 in Pittsburgh this season and look poised to complete the sweep, though expect a typical hard-fought AFC North battle.

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