Bengals Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with 19-17 Win in Pittsburgh
The Bengals secured a crucial victory, keeping their playoff dreams alive with a narrow win over the Steelers
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Pittsburgh: The Bengals pulled off a much-needed win to keep their playoff hopes alive. It was a nail-biter, but they managed to edge out the Steelers 19-17.
Trey Hendrickson was a beast, racking up 3.5 sacks against Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson. His last sack came just before the game ended, forcing a turnover on downs. That was the game-changer!
It’s wild to think the Bengals were sitting at 4-8 earlier this season. But they’ve turned things around with five straight wins. Now, they just need a little help on Sunday to secure a playoff spot.
Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase were electric again. They connected for their 17th touchdown of the season, and Chase had an impressive night with 10 catches for 96 yards. He’s made history this season, leading the league in receiving yards and touchdowns.
Burrow had a bit of a scare with a concussion check but didn’t miss a beat. He completed 37 of 46 passes for 277 yards, even without running back Chase Brown and with Tee Higgins sidelined due to an ankle injury.
The Steelers, on the other hand, are still in the playoff mix but need to wait for the Chargers’ game to see where they land. If the Chargers win, they’ll be the No. 6 seed and head to Baltimore.
But the Steelers’ offense has been shaky. They only managed 193 yards in this game and missed a golden chance to take the lead in the fourth quarter. They need to step it up if they want to break their four-game losing streak.
With some dropped passes and missed opportunities, it feels like the Steelers are still searching for their rhythm. Fans are hoping they can turn things around soon!