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Bengals Aim to Upset Steelers as Underdogs in AFC North Clash
10 Nov
Summary
- Bengals enter Week 7 as 5.5-point underdogs against Steelers
- Bengals have gone 7-2 to the over this season due to poor defense
- Bengals defensive coordinator aims to simplify schemes to improve pass rush
As of November 10th, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in a precarious position in the AFC North division. After two disastrous losses against the Jets and Bears in recent weeks, the Bengals now enter their Week 7 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers as 5.5-point underdogs.
The Bengals' defense has been a major concern this season, as they have gone 7-2 to the over. Defensive coordinator Al Golden acknowledges the need to simplify their schemes and get the pass rushers to play faster. "We're resisting the temptation to just keep installing layer after layer after layer (of scheme)," Golden said last week. "That's not who we are right now. We try to simplify things and get the pass rushers to play faster."
Despite their struggles, the Bengals still have a chance to turn their season around. A win against the Steelers would keep them in the hunt for a playoff spot, but they'll need to overcome the odds and pull off an upset to do so. The stage is set for a crucial AFC North showdown as the Bengals look to bounce back and prove they can still contend in the division.
