A lot has happened since Pittsburgh and Cincinnati last met.
The Bengals have won three straight under the guidance of Jake Browning, while the Steelers have lost nearly all hope with three straight defeats. It’s hard to believe Pittsburgh got the last win.
There’s a lot more on the line this time for these division rivals. With a loss, the Steelers will be all but eliminated from the playoff picture. If they can pull it off, Cincinnati, which is currently just inside the playoff picture with an AFC Wild Card spot, will be the team in trouble.
The Bengals managed an overtime comeback against the Vikings with 21 points in the fourth quarter, but it’ll be much more difficult to pull off a similar feat without Ja’Marr Chase. The wide receiver is out Saturday with a shoulder sprain, leaving Browning without the team’s top playmaker. The Steelers will also be going ahead with their backup QB. Kenny Pickett has been ruled out, as he has not yet recovered from the ankle sprain he suffered in early December.
Mason Rudolph will get the start. While Mitch Trubisky has gotten the last two go-aheads, he’s been unproductive. Mike Tomlin gave Rudolph the nod late in Pittsburgh’s loss against the Colts. Prior to Week 15, the QB hadn’t played in an NFL game since 2021.
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Steelers vs. Bengals score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
| Bengals | |||||
| Steelers | 7 |
Steelers vs. Bengals live updates, highlights from Saturday game
(All times Eastern.)
4:51 p.m. INTERCEPTION – The first interception goes to Patrick Peterson! With no receivers even nearby, the Steeler picks off Browning in the end zone as Pittsburgh continues its commanding start.
Jake… pic.twitter.com/ObLAR0GXZK
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) December 23, 2023
4:48 p.m. – Iosivas manages the lob from Browning. It’s a first down at the Pittsburgh 29.
Browning somehow completed this one 🤷♂️😅
📺: #CINvsPIT on NBC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/yewPow3ekF pic.twitter.com/drbtF1Rnum— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2023
STEELERS 7, BENGALS 0
4:42 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – George Pickens! Rudolph finds the WR on his first pass of the game, and Pickens takes it a 86 yards for the longest touchdown of his career. Steelers take the quick lead.
86-YARD TOUCHDOWN ‼️
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 23, 2023
4:39 p.m. – The Steelers defense gets it done, even nearly getting the pick. The Bengals punt.
4:33 p.m. – We’re underway at Acrisure Stadium.
4:08 p.m. – Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is expected to return to the field next week. For today, though, it’s Mason Rudolph with the start for the first time in two years.
From @NFLGameDay Kickoff: #Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is expected back next week after TightRope surgery. Let’s take a look at what that actually means (with video!). pic.twitter.com/AdBbjtM960
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2023
3:34 p.m. – The Bengals brought the Christmas sweater spirit in their entrances.
Festive with a little bit of fashion 👏 pic.twitter.com/b2kdTrrkUt
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 23, 2023
2:50 p.m. – ‘Tis the season, TJ Watt.
Is “Home Alone” the best Christmas movie ever? 🎄🍕 @_TJWatt | @steelers
📺: #CINvsPIT — 4:30pm ET on NBC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/yewPow3ekF pic.twitter.com/8Xe4WqhlwX— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2023
Steelers vs. Bengals start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 23
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Steelers-Bengals will be the first of the NFL doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 23. Kickoff will be at 4:30 p.m. ET from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What channel is Steelers vs. Bengals on today?
NBC will broadcast the game with Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge and Kathryn Tappen on the call.
Streaming is available on Peacock as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can watch on TSN1/4 in English and RDS in French, or stream it via DAZN, which carries every NFL game.
