Bengals vs Steelers Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

The Cincinnati Bengals will be on the road this week for the final game of the regular season in Pittsburgh against the Steelers. Cincinnati comes into the final game of the season with eight wins and eight losses on the year riding a 4 game-winning streak following a six point overtime victory against Denver a week ago. Offensively Cincinnati has been a smoke show this season ranking six in the NFL averaging 27 points on more than 350 yards per game this season. Defensively is where Cincinnati has struggled ranking 28th in the league giving up 26.9 points on more than 350 yards per game period stay in the action with our NFL Picks.

Joe Burrow has led the show over the Cincinnati offense this season with 4641 yards and 42 scores on 423 completions. Running back Chase Brown leads the team with 990 yards and seven scores on 229 carries. Zach Moss is second on the team with 242 yards and two scores despite playing just eight games. Ja’Marr Chase leads all Cincinnati receivers this season with 1612 yards and 16 scores on 117 receptions. Tee Higgins is second on the team with 858 yards and 10 touchdowns on 69 grabs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers stay home this week with ten wins and six losses on the year riding a three-game skid following a 19 point loss against Kansas City in their last outing. Offensively Pittsburgh has been a middle of the pack team this season ranking 13th in the league averaging 22.6 points on better then 320 yards per game. Defensively Pittsburgh has been stout this season ranking eighth in the NFL giving up 20.5 points on just over 327 yards per game.

Russell Wilson leads the Pittsburgh offense this season with 2334 yards and 15 scores on 197 completions. Najee Harris is the top running back on the roster with 1,007 yards and five scores on 251 catches. George Pickens leads the team with 900 yards and three touchdowns on 58 catches. Pat Freiermuth is second on the roster with 568 yards and six touchdowns on 57 grabs.

This game is all or nothing for the Bengals as they have played their way back into the playoff picture. Look for the Bengals to do the work again this week leading to the win and cover on the road. Take the Bengals to finish the job this week with a win in Pittsburgh to get into the playoffs. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Bengals win and cover 27-21.