Sunday closes out with a classic AFC North heavyweight showdown on “Sunday Night Football.”
The stakes couldn’t be much higher as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals collide in a Week 10 matchup that will likely shape the AFC North race.
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Both teams enter the second half of the regular season at 6-2, tied atop the division, and riding impressive four-game winning streaks. With two legitimate postseason contenders going head-to-head, Sunday night’s game feels like much more.
The last time these teams met in Week 3, Pittsburgh escaped with a thrilling 30-27 victory. Cincinnati will certainly have revenge on its mind, especially with first place in the division on the line.
Pittsburgh has found something in the rekindled partnership between head coach Mike McCarthy and 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The veteran signal-caller’s 180 career wins, including the postseason, put him one victory away from tying Drew Brees for the fourth-most by a starting quarterback in NFL history. But can the Steelers’ veteran-led formula hold up against Cincinnati’s explosive offense?
Joe Burrow enters Sunday as the NFL leader in touchdown passes with 23 and the MVP favorite. The Bengals quarterback is chasing history, looking to join Peyton Manning as the only quarterbacks to record at least four combined passing and rushing touchdowns in five consecutive games.
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With both teams surging, Sunday’s clash could establish who controls the division down the stretch. Does Rodgers have one more upset in him, or will Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and the Bengals make a statement?
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Week 5: The mascot of the Arizona Cardinals, Big Red, performs before the game against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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Week 5: The mascot of the Arizona Cardinals, Big Red, performs before the game against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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Week 5: New England Patriots cheerleaders perform during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
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Week 5: San Francisco 49ers fans cheer as Brock Purdy #13 leaves the field after defeating the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
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Week 5: A Seattle Seahawks fan cheers during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field on October 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
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Week 5: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson does a Lambeau Leap after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. The Packers defeated the Bears, 31-7.
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Week 5: Fans look on from the stands during the game between the New York Giants and Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The game ended in a 27-27 tie.
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Week 5: The mascot of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jaxson de Ville, performs before the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Jaguars won the game, 19-17.
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Week 5: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform before the “Thursday Night Football” game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on October 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
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Week 5: Singer and songwriter Lainey Wilson dances with members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders before the “Thursday Night Football” game between the Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium.
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Week 4: The San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleaders take the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium.
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Week 4: Seattle Seahawks fans hold cutouts of quarterback Sam Darnold prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lumen Field.
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Week 4: Houston Texans mascot Toro and Superfan pose for a photo prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Reliant Stadium.
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Week 4: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders perform before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium.
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Week 4: A young fan of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before the start of the game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium.
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Week 4: Washington Commanders mascot Major Tuddy holds a camera during the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
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Week 3: The Maracanã Stadium gets set to host the International Series game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Week 3: The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Week 3: Corgi dog competitions take place during halftime of the game between the Detroit Lions and New York Jets at Ford Field.
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Week 3: Sports mascots compete against pee-wee football players S during halftime of the game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Week 3: A fan looks on during warmups prior to the game between the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Week 2: Singer Taylor Swift watches the game between the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Week 2: The San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium.
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Week 2: Denver Broncos mascot Thunder rides onto the field after a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field At Mile High.
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Week 2: A Miami Dolphins fan reacts during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.
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Week 2: Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders perform during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium.
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Week 2: Arizona Cardinals mascot Big Red poses for a photo prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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Week 2: The Baltimore Ravens mascot performs prior to the game against New Orleans Saints at M&T Bank Stadium.
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Week 2: Fans cheer prior to the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High.
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Week 1: Houston Texans cheerleaders perform during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium.
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Week 1: New York Jets fans cheer their team against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
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Week 1: Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville leads the team on the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium.
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Week 1: The Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders perform at Melbourne Cricket Ground during the NFL International Series game in Australia.
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Week 1: Kim Thayil of Soundgarden and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam perform during halftime of the 2026 NFL Kickoff Game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at Lumen Field.
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USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights, key stats and all the biggest moments from the Steelers and Bengals battle in Week 10 on “Sunday Night Football.” All times are Eastern:
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What time does the Bengals vs. Steelers game start?
04:00 PM ET, November 15 2026, Tom Viera
Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The Bengals vs. Steelers game starts at its customary “SNF” time of 8:20 p.m. ET.
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