The Pittsburgh Steelers came up short in their 19-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Saturday night. Both

The Pittsburgh Steelers played one of their most important games of the season on Saturday night as they squared off against the Cincinnati Bengals for the second time during the 2024 campaign.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth catches a 19-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Russell Wilson against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals closed out their regular season with a road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cincinnati's playoff hopes are now in the hands of other teams.

If the Pittsburgh Steelers still have their sights set on winning the AFC North, they must beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18 and then hope the Cleveland Browns can upset the Baltimore Ravens.

The Steelers defense has kept buying the offense chances on Saturday night and the offense finally took advantage of one in the fourth quarter.

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not need to win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, with the AFC North out of reach, and the only thing at stake was a guarantee for the No. 5 seed, instead of having to wait until Sunday to learn their postseason fate.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson addressed his chemistry with WR George Pickens after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18.

The Bengals survived a narrow win over the Steelers on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive, though they'll need some help on Sunday.

Freiermuth recorded eight receptions on 11 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 19-17 loss to the Bengals.

The Bengals played keep-away from the Steelers over the course of the game, using a ball-control quick passing to move the ball and eat up nearly 40 minutes in time of possession. Cincinnati ran 71 plays to just 58 for the Steelers.