Cincinnati Bengals Vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Arena: Heinz Field
Time: Thursday, 12 November, 2009 at 1:00 PM
League: NFL – United States of America
The Bengals have not beaten the Steelers two consecutive times since 1998. … When Cincinnati has at least 25 rushing attempts in a game under Marvin Lewis, it is 26-1. … Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is undefeated against the AFC North at home (7-0). … When Polamalu has an interception, the Steelers are .
Another significant difference for the Steelers since the last time they played the Bengals is Mendenhall’s increased role. He has become the club’s featured back and since he took over the starting job in Week 4, the Steelers are .
Pittsburgh was without its Pro Bowl safety in the first meeting between these teams and he was missed. He gives the Steelers a dynamic playmaker at the back end of their defense and he will make life more difficult for Palmer.
Cincinnati’s reborn runner is enjoying his best season as a pro by far. He is second in the league in rushing and has exploited some of the better run defenses in the league — including Pittsburgh’s in Week 3. If he is able to get going, that will help Cincinnati keep Pittsburgh’s attacking defense off balance. We will post results of this match, as soon as posible.