Steelers vs. Bengals: Get ready for 2025 Week 11 matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers will look for revenge against an AFC North opponent this week when they welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to Acrisure Stadium.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Sunday. The Bengals beat the Steelers, 33-31, on Oct. 16, at Paycor Stadium.

The game will be broadcast on CBS, with Kevin Harlan on play-by-play alongside analyst Trent Green and sideline reporter Melanie Collins.

The Steelers Audio Network also will broadcast the game on 102.5-FM and 970-AM.

The Steelers are favored by 5.5 points with an over/under of 49.5.

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Here’s some more news and notes to get you ready for the Week 11 matchup:

Trib headlines

• Run defense adjustments will be put to the test for Steelers in rematch against high-scoring Bengals

• Steelers 4 Downs: Jaylen Warren among NFL’s toughest to tackle

• Scouting the Bengals: Steelers opponent has won 3 of its past 4 in Pittsburgh

• Some say the Steelers need to give him more touches. Jaylen Warren takes it in stride

• Cam Heyward poised to move into 2nd place on Steelers all-time games played list

• Alex Highsmith, Darius Slay out, Isaac Seumalo questionable for Steelers vs. Bengals

• After week of little food, activity, lost weight, Steelers LB Cole Holcomb back from illness

• Rookie QB Will Howard ‘really thankful’ for Steelers activation, development at practice

• Changes in secondary have Steelers optimistic they are better equipped to handle Bengals’ passing game

• Coming off surgery absence, new Steelers CB Asante Samuel Jr. ‘the healthiest I’ve ever been’

• Aaron Rodgers: No ‘major changes’ on offense needed as Steelers try to bounce back from ‘stinker’

AP

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) grabs Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.

What’s their opinion?

• Football Footnotes: More ‘Muuuth? Aaron Rodgers wants ‘more opportunities’ for Pat Freiermuth

• U mad, bro?: Steelers fans don’t hold back on Art Rooney II, Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers

• Tim Benz: Steelers’ use of Jaylen Warren is confusing, and Mike Tomlin’s explanations are confounding

• Mark Madden: Despite offseason additions, Steelers headed for the same destination

AP

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) evades a tackle from Los Angeles Chargers safety RJ Mickens (27) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.

In the news

• Toby Keith’s daughter to perform national anthem and at halftime of Steelers game

In print today

If you can’t get a copy of Sunday’s Tribune-Review, check out our Steelers Gameday page.

2025 Steelers schedule

View from Cincy

• Joe Burrow’s practice reps have Bengals fans excited

• Do the Bengals’ have a talent evaluation problem or a lack of talent development on the defensive side of the ball?

• Bengals’ Joe Flacco downplays looming demotion for Joe Burrow: ‘I’m honestly not really thinking about it’

• Bengals edge rushers Hendrickson, Stewart out vs. Steelers

AP

Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker Chris Boswell (9) kicks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.