The final drive was the perfect encapsulation. The Steelers completely blew a coverage on an 18-yard Chase gain, and Higgins beat Ramsey for the 28-yarder that set up McPherson's game winner. Cincinnati scored on seven of its final eight drives.

Joe Flacco’s impressive performance last Thursday night during a Bengals home win against the Steelers had everyone in league circles showing some love for the 40-year old quarterback. Well, almost everyone. Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Friday he had missed Flacco’s performance.

The Steelers made some mistakes. Rodgers threw two interceptions in the first half, including a great one from Bengals cornerback D.J. Turner II in which he ripped the ball away from D.K. Metcalf when it looked like Metcalf had a catch. But still, the Steelers trailed just 20-17 when Pat Freiermuth caught Rodgers’ second touchdown of the night.

Joe Burrow is on track for a mid-December return following a Grade 3 turf toe injury with no reported setbacks.

CINCINNATI — Joe Flacco got plenty of worthy praise from his head coach and teammates following another strong outing in a Bengals uniform. Cincinnati needed competent, level quarterback play, with Jake Browning floundering, and they've gotten much more than that out of Flacco.

The Bengals have made cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt a surprise healthy scratch in a must-win Week 7 matchup against the Steelers, ESPN's Ben Baby reports. Taylor-Britt started in each of his 17 appearances over the 2023 and 2024 seasons but has started just one game this year after struggles to start the year.