Steelers vs. Bengals: TV Schedule, Live Streaming, Radio, Game Time and More

A huge showdown in the AFC North will come to us on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to take on the Cincinnati Bengals. 

The Steelers are a half game behind the Ravens and Bengals, although their 0-2 record vs. the Ravens effectively adds a game to their deficit. 

The Bengals are tied with the Ravens at 6-2, but haven't played a game against Baltimore or Pittsburgh yet.

Where: Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati, Ohio.

When: Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. EST

Watch: CBS

Listen: WDVE 102.5 FM/970 ESPN, Sirius: 91 in Pittsburgh. 700 WLW, ESPN 1530, 102.7 FM, Sirius: 82 in Cincinnati. 

Betting Line

Steelers (-3), according to Bodog.

This is a tough spread. I do generally believe that the Bengals aren't getting enough respect for what's been a great start. But the Steelers are a good team. They will be playing with a lot of desperation, and I expect that to push them over the edge.

As far as covering, it will be close. But you can see my prediction below, I do have the Steelers winning and covering.

What's at Stake?

An awful lot. Both teams are still in contention for the AFC North, although the Ravens' sweep of the Steelers will greatly hurt their chances. Both teams are also potentially going to be fighting for a wild card spot. Their two games against each other will be very important.

Steelers' Injury Report

WR Hines Ward, WR Jerricho Cotchery, and LB James Harrison are probable.

LB LaMarr Woodley is questionable.

WR Emmanuel Sanders is out.

Bengals' Injury Report

RB Brian Leonard is probable.

DE Carlos Dunlap, LB Rey Maualuga, and Jermaine Gresham are questionable.

Fantasy Start 'Em, Sit' Em and Sleeper

Start 'Em: Bengals' WR A.J. Green. He's been a consistent target for Andy Dalton and would be running away with the Rookie of the Year award if it wasn't for Cam Newton.

Sit 'Em: Steelers' RB Rashard Mendenhall. Frankly, I just don't trust the Steelers' offensive line enough in this one. They are relying too much on the big play to play a running back.

Sleeper: Steelers' WR Antonio Brown. He's still owned in far too many leagues. Even if Hines Ward plays, Brown will be a target of Ben Roethlisberger.

What They're Saying

Kevin Goheen noted that the Bengals third-down conversions are improving. That will be important for the Bengals, as the Steelers defense will give plenty of third downs.

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The Bengals have converted 43.5 percent of their third downs in their six wins this season, well above the NFL average of 38.9 percent. Their conversion rate is 37.2 percent overall, tied with Tampa Bay for 18th in the league.

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Steelers' Player to Watch

WR Mike Wallace. This is probably the best big-play receiver in the game right now. Cincinnati's best chance at winning is to bottle him up.

Bengals' Player to Watch

Sticking with the WR theme, I am going with A.J. Green. He is emerging as a genuine star and needs to convert on at least one big play for the Bengals to win.

Key Matchup

Andy Dalton vs. Troy Polamalu. Dalton must keep a close eye on everyone on that defense. But No. 43 must be in Dalton's eyes at all times.

The Steelers defense is tough, but it can be managed if Polamalu is neutralized.

On the Hotseat

Both coaches enter this game safe. The Bengals do have a tough second-half schedule. If they collapse, then Marvin Lewis' job may be in danger, or he may at least be in an uncomfortable situation.

But as of right now, both Lewis and Mike Tomlin appear quite safe.

Prediction: Steelers 17, Bengals 13

This will be close. But the biggest playmakers are on the Steelers right now, Mike Wallace and Troy Polamalu, will be the difference.