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Steelers and Bengals suddenly shorthanded on defense before rematch

The Cincinnati Bengals roll into the Pittsburgh Steelers' turf this week for the final meeting between these rivals this season. Their first matchup just three weeks ago on Thursday Night Football was a wild back-and-forth battle, ending with the Bengals pulling off the upset and embarrassing the Steelers' defense.

Pittsburgh enters this game in rough form, going 1–3 over their last four and coming off an embarrassing Sunday Night loss to the Chargers. The Steelers desperately need a win as their grip on the AFC North lead hangs by a thread.

In this rematch, both teams will be without multiple defensive starters — including key players on each side of the ball.