It used to be a match up the NFL exploited for their own ratings. The Steelers and Bengals had gone toe-to-toe in recent years, sometimes with on-field antics possibly crossing the line. But in 2019, the prime-time match up between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati will feature a pair of winless teams on the national stage.
The match up of the 0-3 teams will allow the victor to climb within a game of the AFC North lead. Will the Steelers keep their Monday Night Football home winning streak going to a 17th game? Can Mason Rudolph sustain the offense in his second career start?