Can the Cincinnati Bengals finally shift the balance in their heated rivalry with the Pittsburgh Steelers? Boasting a 2-0 start and one of their best defensive units in years, Cincinnati faces a golden opportunity as the Steelers’ dominance—marked by a 70% win percentage since 2002—shows signs of fading. With the Bengals surging off a 20-6 win against Houston and the Steelers reeling from a 20-3 loss to New England, fans are wondering if history will repeat shades of 2021, when a 2-0 Bengals team marched into Pittsburgh and shocked the AFC North. Orlando Brown’s struggles on the offensive line take center stage as both Joe Burrow and Dan Pitcher respond to swirling questions about possible lineup changes with rookie Amarius Mims excelling at right tackle. As the Bengals defense prepares for a battle in the trenches and Burrow stands by his protection, anticipate another physical AFC North showdown with pivotal season implications. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.