Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Network: ESPN
Yesterday was jam packed with some great NFL action and that will continue tonight as the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers face off in an AFC North showdown. The winner of this one will have an early leg up in the division and send a very strong message. Much like we have come to see in the past from these two teams, a strong defensive battle is likely coming, where ball control will be key.
This game will also mark the first time James Harrison will go up against his former team and it is sure to be an emotional roller coaster for one of the most intimidating players in the game. Aside from that, the Steelers will also be trying to find their identity. For the first time in years, they are a team that is looking at a possible down season. Will be if Big Ben and that defense have enough to put together a solid year?
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The other half of the spectrum in this one lies with the Bengals, who came into this season with very high expectations. They suffered a heartbreaking defeat in week 1 so they must come correct for this one. The keys for the Bengals will be to establish a solid run game to set up their passing offense. Though when you have a talent like AJ Green passing the ball isn’t that hard at all. If the Bengals are a true Super Bowl contender then they must win games like this.