Grudge Match in the North: Bengals vs. Steelers Rivalry Report
The and Pittsburgh Steelers share one of the NFL's most physical and storied rivalries . While the Steelers historically dominate the series with a 72-41 lead, the rivalry has entered a new, more competitive era in the 2020s, with both teams finding recent success against each other. Recent Showdowns (2025 Season) NFL Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers exacted revenge with a dominant 34-12 win in Pittsburgh. Despite an early wrist injury to Rodgers, backup Mason Rudolph led the offense while the Steelers' defense scored two second-half touchdowns (including a Kyle Dugger pick-six ) to blow the game open. Series Snapshot Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports Grudge Match in the North: Bengals vs
In a "Battle of the Ages," 40-year-old Joe Flacco (newly acquired by Cincinnati) outdueled 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers . The Bengals secured a narrow 33-31 victory at Paycor Stadium, sealed by a last-second field goal from Evan McPherson . Recent Showdowns (2025 Season) The Steelers exacted revenge
The most recent chapter of this rivalry in 2025 saw the two teams split their seasonal series, with each game delivering high-stakes drama: