The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quest for supremacy in the AFC returns back home this Sunday as they look to take on a divisional foe, the Cincinnati Bengals. After a victory over the AFC leading Kansas City Chiefs last week, the Steelers can overtake them for top seed with a win over the Bengals. While the rivalry and matchup will be decided by high intensity blows between two of the NFL’s fiercest rivals, here are a few factors lost in the midst of the carnage that will shape Sunday’s contest.
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Over the course of their last eight matchups, including playoffs, the Bengals have only once rushed for over 100 yards against the Steelers’ defense.