What happened: The Cincinnati Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The broadcast preview recalled their December 2016 meeting involving former Cincinnati running back Jeremy Hill and Pittsburgh's Terrible Towel.
Why it matters: Both franchises enter the game at 6-2 with active four-game winning streaks, positioning them near the top of the AFC playoff picture. Pittsburgh holds the conference's fourth seed following a 27-6 victory over Cleveland, while Cincinnati occupies the sixth seed after a 34-17 road win in Atlanta. Sunday's result gives the winner an early tiebreaker advantage in the division race.
By the numbers: Through eight games in 2026: Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2, streak W4, AFC seed 4, last game 27-6 vs. Cleveland); Cincinnati Bengals (6-2, streak W4, AFC seed 6, last game 34-17 at Atlanta).
What to watch: Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.