Nfl Cincinnati Bengals - Vs Pittsburgh Steelers

In a "Battle of the Ages," 40-year-old Joe Flacco (newly acquired by Cincinnati) outdueled 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers . The Bengals secured a narrow 33-31 victory at Paycor Stadium, sealed by a last-second field goal from Evan McPherson .

The Steelers exacted revenge with a dominant 34-12 win in Pittsburgh. Despite an early wrist injury to Rodgers, backup Mason Rudolph led the offense while the Steelers' defense scored two second-half touchdowns (including a Kyle Dugger pick-six ) to blow the game open. Series Snapshot Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports NFL Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers

The most recent chapter of this rivalry in 2025 saw the two teams split their seasonal series, with each game delivering high-stakes drama: In a "Battle of the Ages," 40-year-old Joe

The and Pittsburgh Steelers share one of the NFL's most physical and storied rivalries . While the Steelers historically dominate the series with a 72-41 lead, the rivalry has entered a new, more competitive era in the 2020s, with both teams finding recent success against each other. Recent Showdowns (2025 Season) Despite an early wrist injury to Rodgers, backup

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