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Steelers-Bengals NFL Week 10: What You Need To Know

Can the Steelers improve their record to 9-0?

Pittsburgh Steelers' Eric Ebron celebrates after their 24-19 win against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Eric Ebron celebrates after their 24-19 win against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

PITTSBURGH, PA — The 8-0 Steelers have the NFL's best record, but could they stumble against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday?

It seems inconceivable that the team could lose to the 2-5-1 Bengals at Heinz Field. But the Bengals boast star rookie quarterback Joe Burrow, the first pick in this year's draft. The weather conditions could be miserable. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn't practice all week after being placed on the COVID-19 restricted list.

Also, the Steelers looked sluggish last week in Dallas against the lowly and now 2-7 Cowboys, falling behind before rallying for a win.

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So while the Steelers on paper have a far superior team than the Bengals, take nothing for granted

Here's what you need to know about the game:

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  • Where: Heinz Field
  • When: Sunday, 4:25 p.m.
  • Forecast: Rain, with wind gusts as high as 35 mph. Temperatures in the mid-50s.
  • Favored: Steelers by 7.5, according to Oddsshark.com
  • Last meeting: Nov. 24,2019, Steelers won 16-10.
  • All-time series: Steelers lead 66-35.
  • Streak: Steelers have won the past 10 games against the Bengals.
  • TV: Fox, with Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake.
  • Radio: WDVE-FM, with Bill Hillgrove and Tunch Ilkin.

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