3 bold predictions for the Bengals in Week 11 vs. Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals are a walking contradiction. On one hand, they’ve dropped back-to-back embarrassing losses to the New York Jets and Chicago Bears, continuing a troubling trend that dates back to 2024: explosive offensive performances squandered by defensive meltdowns. On the other hand, franchise quarterback Joe Burrow appears poised to make a miraculous return from his toe injury. Are the Bengals dead in the water, or on the verge of a late-season playoff push? Frustratingly, the answer to both questions is a resounding “yes,” and their trajectory may hinge on a pivotal Week 11 matchup against their arch-rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lovingly referred to as “The Unc Bowl” by fans of both teams, Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers — two quarterbacks in their 40s — will face off for the second time this season. Their first meeting was a Week 7 shootout, with both veterans throwing three-plus touchdowns in a 33–31 Bengals victory sealed by an Evan McPherson field goal. Which team will come out on top in a r