The Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7) will try to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium.
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Bengals vs. Steelers Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Game Time: 4:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
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Bengals Stats & Insights
- Despite having a bottom-five defense that ranks third-worst in the NFL (382.4 yards allowed per game), the Bengals have played better offensively, ranking 21st in the NFL by totaling 318.8 yards per game.
- The Bengals are totaling 21.9 points per game on offense (14th in NFL), and they rank 20th on the other side of the ball with 22.2 points allowed per game.
- The Bengals are totaling 234.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (13th in NFL), and they are giving up 254.1 passing yards per game (27th) on defense.
- With 84.4 offensive rushing yards per game (second-worst) and 128.3 rushing yards allowed per game on defense (fifth-worst), the Bengals have been struggling on both sides of the ball this season in the running game.
- In addition to a 42.6% third-down percentage allowed on defense, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL, the Bengals have posted the 21st-ranked third-down conversion rate (36.7%) on offense.
- The Bengals have the 15th-ranked offense in terms of yards per play this season (5.5), and they’ve been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking second-worst with 6.3 yards per play allowed.
- With 23 forced turnovers (sixth in NFL) against 12 turnovers committed (first in NFL), the Bengals’ +11 turnover margin is the second-best in the league.
Steelers Stats & Insights
- The Steelers rank 27th with 287.1 total yards per contest on offense, and they rank 20th with 346.8 total yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Steelers’ offense has been bottom-five this season, compiling 15.9 points per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank ninth with 20 points ceded per contest.
- The Steelers’ passing game has not been getting things done, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with 177.1 passing yards per game. They have been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 225.1 passing yards per contest (19th-ranked).
- The Steelers are accumulating 110 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (16th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 121.6 rushing yards per game (22nd-ranked) on defense.
- The Steelers rank 26th in the NFL with a 34.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 21st with a 39.4% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- The Steelers rank 27th in the NFL with 5.1 yards per play on offense, and they rank 19th with 5.6 yards surrendered per play on defense.
- The Steelers have turned the ball over 14 times this season, while the Bengals have 23 takeaways.
Bengals vs. Steelers Stats Comparison
Bengals | Steelers | |
---|---|---|
Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 318.8 (21) | 287.1 (27) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 382.4 (30) | 346.8 (20) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 84.4 (31) | 110 (16) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 234.4 (13) | 177.1 (28) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 12 (1) | 14 (5) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 23 (6) | 21 (12) |
Recent Betting Trends
Cincinnati Bengals
- Cincinnati has two wins against the spread, and is 3-0 overall, over its past three games.
- In its past three contests, Cincinnati has hit the over.
- The Bengals have averaged a total of 42.3 combined points over their last three games, 4.3 greater than this game’s over/under of 38.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- The Steelers have not covered the spread and are 3-0 overall over their past three contests.
- In their past three contests, the Steelers have hit the over twice.
- The Steelers and their opponents have combined to score an average of 37.7 combined points over their last three games, 0.3 less than the 38 over/under in this matchup.
Bengals Injuries
Bengals Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Pittsburgh Steelers Injuries
Steelers Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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