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The PIT Steelers enter Week 7 riding momentum, but Marc and Joel agree that CIN Bengals could be the smarter side as a short-week home underdog. Division rivalries tend to stay close, and Thursday nights often favor teams playing at home with fewer travel variables.
Add in the fact that the Steelers’ offense still has consistency questions despite a strong record, and this AFC North game day preview becomes one of the trickiest games on the Week 7 board.
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Here are the official StatementGames TNF picks for this matchup — straight from the Thursday Night Preview Show (watch the full breakdown via the timestamps below).
3:12 – Pick 1: Bengals Cover as Home Underdogs (+5.5)
Division games are rarely blowouts — and with Joe Flacco settling into the Bengals’ system, the hosts have shown steady offensive improvement, averaging 27 points in their last three home games.
Pick: Bengals +5.5
Marc and Joel break down why home dogs tend to thrive on short weeks, and why Pittsburgh laying five and a half points on the road doesn’t make sense.
6:36 – Pick 2: Aaron Rodgers Longest Pass UNDER 44.5 Yards
The short-pass offense defines Rodgers’ game at this stage of his career. As Joel points out, Rodgers can still make pinpoint throws, but the deep-ball consistency isn’t there. Expect a dink-and-dunk approach against Cincinnati’s secondary.
Pick: Rodgers Longest Pass UNDER 44.5 yards
A low-risk prop built around current game flow — Rodgers doesn’t need to go deep to move the chains.
8:15 – Pick 3: Steelers Team Sacks UNDER 4.5
The Steelers’ pass rush is elite, but 4.5 sacks is a huge number against a Bengals offense emphasizing quick releases. With Flacco getting the ball out fast and Zac Taylor adjusting the protection scheme, Pittsburgh may struggle to hit five sacks.
Pick: Steelers Sacks UNDER 4.5
Joel and Marc agree the number is inflated — the Bengals’ short-passing plan limits sack opportunities.
11:02 – Pick 4: Steelers Team Interceptions UNDER 1
Joel highlights how Flacco’s timing with Ja’Marr Chase looked sharp last week. The veteran QB made confident reads and precise throws, limiting turnover chances.
Pick: Steelers Interceptions UNDER 1
With quick routes and an efficient game plan, Flacco can protect the football and keep the Bengals in control.
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