The Pittsburgh Steelers used two defensive touchdowns to race by the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 but lost quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an injury

The Cincinnati Bengals fought hard for about three quarters on Sunday, but an avalanche of late errors ended up blowing the doors open against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Making matters worse is Ja’Marr Chase’s “spit-gate” with Jalen Ramsey, as “Uno” lost an appeal for a suspension and will miss this Sunday’s matchup against New England.

The Steelers and Bengals got off to hot starts, each scoring a first-quarter touchdown, but slowed in the second before Pittsburgh got ahead

With a Joe Burrow return looming in the background, the Cincinnati Bengals visited the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. After beating the Steelers earlier in the season with Joe Flacco under center, the Bengals hoped to complete the series sweep and remain undefeated in the AFC North.

The Cincinnati Bengals face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. Cincinnati is looking to sweep the season series.

Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) runs with the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill (23) and safety Geno Stone (22) during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals lost 34-12 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11 at Acrisure Stadium, tying an undesirable NFL record.

Mason Rudolph and the Steelers avenged a loss earlier this season to the Bengals, despite an injury to starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers.