The Pittsburgh Steelers are eyeing a much-needed victory after losing three straight games, and the timing might be just right.
Though Pittsburgh faces a tough opponent in the rival Cincinnati Bengals, they’re coming in well-rested and healthy, a stark contrast to the Bengals’ injury-plagued roster.
The stage seems set for Pittsburgh’s offense to find its rhythm, though containing Joe Burrow could prove challenging for its defense.
Entering the regular season finale, the injury situation in Cincinnati has taken an interesting turn.
“The Bengals have some key injury questions before tomorrow’s game, as Chase Brown and Tee Higgins are questionable,” NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport wrote on X.
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Bengals have some key injury questions before tomorrow’s game, as Chase Brown and Tee Higgins are questionable. pic.twitter.com/siX7JfsB2h
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 4, 2025
Brown has missed practice with an ankle injury, while Higgins is battling both ankle and knee issues.
Brown’s injury occurred during a crucial moment in Cincinnati’s overtime victory against the Denver Broncos in Week 17.
While sliding at the 1-yard line to keep the clock moving, the running back injured his right ankle.
Ironically, the injury stopped the clock anyway, setting up Joe Burrow’s touchdown with 1:29 remaining.
After the Broncos tied things up with eight seconds left, Khalil Herbert stepped in for Brown in the Cincinnati backfield.
Despite the injury concerns, Higgins is coming off his strongest performance of the season.
The wide receiver dominated the Broncos defense with 11 catches for 131 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning score in overtime.
His season stats tell the story of his impact — 69 catches, 858 yards and 10 touchdowns — cementing his role as one of Cincinnati’s offensive cornerstones.
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