# Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals - Thursday Night Football - Live Stream Canonical watch page: https://twitch-nude.com/watch/pittsburgh-steelers-vs-cincinnati-bengals-thursday-night-football-live-stream-v397695 Language: en Published: 2025-10-17T03:58:09+00:00 Source creator: Football Nation Duration: 15278 seconds ## Description Steelers vs Bengals – Thursday Night Football Pregame Breakdown It’s the Icy Hot Bowl in Cincinnati. Two veteran quarterbacks over 40 — Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco — square off in one of the most unique matchups the NFL has seen in decades. It’s only the fourth time since 1950 that two QBs in their 40s have faced each other, the last being Brady vs Brees back in 2020. ------ LINKS - PICK EMS: FREE TO PLAY WIN $100 - https://www.footballnationusa.com/pickems REBET: ???? Get a 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://www.vaultsportshq.com/preferred-books/letsfngo UNDERDOG: ???? Play $5 Get $50 - https://www.vaultsportshq.com/preferred-books/letsfngo ACORNS: ???? Don't like gambling? Try investing instead ???? - acorns.com/share/?shareable_code=DDW7H8G&first_name=Mario ------ The Pittsburgh Steelers (4–1) have taken control of the AFC North after winning three straight, while the Cincinnati Bengals (2–4) are fighting to stop a four-game skid. With Joe Burrow sidelined, Flacco has stepped in and actually given this team some spark — his first game as a Bengal brought more offensive rhythm than we’ve seen in weeks. Kickoff Info When: Thursday, October 16 – 7:15 PM ET Where: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati Watch: Prime Video Betting Lines (via BetMGM & DraftKings): Spread: Steelers -5.5 | Bengals +5.5 Moneyline: Steelers -250 | Bengals +215 Over/Under: 43.5 Storylines to Watch 1. Rodgers Staying Efficient Aaron Rodgers has leaned heavily on quick passes this season. He’s averaging 204 yards per game, his lowest pace as a starter, but the efficiency is elite — only three turnovers and nine sacks through five games. Nearly 72 percent of Pittsburgh’s passing yards have come after the catch, led by DK Metcalf, who’s scored in four straight games. That short-yardage attack could feast on a Bengals defense that’s allowed the most yards after catch in the NFL (999) and 7.2 per reception. Add in the possible absence of Trey Hendrickson (hip), and Cincinnati’s front could be in trouble. 2. Flacco Settling In Fast After being traded from Cleveland and starting less than a week later, Joe Flacco looked rusty early but finished strong — completing 21 of 30 for 179 yards and a fourth-and-goal touchdown in Green Bay. Tee Higgins had his best performance of the season, and Ja’Marr Chase finally found the end zone again. The Steelers secondary will have their full trio of corners back — Joey Porter Jr, Darius Slay, and Jalen Ramsey — giving them the depth to match up with Cincinnati’s playmakers. With Mike Gesicki still on IR and Tanner Hudson battling a concussion, it’ll be up to Chase and Higgins to carry the load again. 3. The Steelers Pass Rush Heating Up After a slow start, Pittsburgh’s defense has rediscovered its identity. They’ve piled up 20 sacks this year, including six last week. T.J. Watt remains the engine, but Nick Herbig has emerged with 4.5 sacks in the last three games. The Bengals have surrendered 16 sacks this season but only one with Flacco under center. Still, both Orlando Brown and Amarius Mims have been inconsistent on the edges, and the offense has yet to top 85 rushing yards in any game this year. If Cincinnati can’t get Chase Brown and the ground game going, it’ll be another long night against this front seven. ------ LINKS - PICK EMS: FREE TO PLAY WIN $100 - https://www.footballnationusa.com/pickems REBET: ???? Get a 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://www.vaultsportshq.com/preferred-books/letsfngo UNDERDOG: ???? Play $5 Get $50 - https://www.vaultsportshq.com/preferred-books/letsfngo ACORNS: ???? Don't like gambling? Try investing instead ???? - acorns.com/share/?shareable_code=DDW7H8G&first_name=Mario ------ Injury Watch Steelers: Calvin Austin III (shoulder) OUT Miles Killebrew (knee) OUT DeShon Elliott, Malik Harrison QUESTIONABLE Rodgers, Watt, Slay, Ramsey all good to go Bengals: Mike Gesicki (pectoral) IR Trey Hendrickson (back) DNP all week Tanner Hudson (concussion) DNP Charlie Jones (ribs) DNP ------ Pittsburgh is hot, efficient, and physical. Cincinnati is desperate and back home with a veteran quarterback who’s seen this Steelers defense more than most. If Rodgers keeps the short game humming and that pass rush stays relentless, Pittsburgh should control the tempo and keep their spot atop the AFC North. But if Flacco connects early with Chase and Higgins, this could turn into another classic AFC North grinder that comes down to one final drive. Either way, buckle up — the Icy Hot Bowl is about to get spicy. This page provides video metadata, not a transcript. Watch the video on the canonical page.