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Bengals vs. Steelers prediction, picks: Tee Higgins plus revamped defense will top Aaron Rodgers

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Turay, M. (2026, September 27). Bengals vs. Steelers prediction, picks: Tee Higgins plus revamped defense will top Aaron Rodgers. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/betting/bengals-vs-steelers-prediction-odds-nfl-week-3-picks-best-bets/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-27 · by Mike Turay

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The article predicts that the Cincinnati Bengals will defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 of the NFL season. The Bengals' revamped defensive line, particularly Dexter Lawrence's performance against running backs, poses a significant threat to the Steelers' struggling offensive front. Aaron Rodgers faces difficulties due to Pittsburgh’s injury-ridden offensive line and a defense allowing high receiving yards to tight ends. Joe Burrow and key receivers like Tee Higgins are expected to perform well; specifically, the article suggests betting on Higgins going over 53.5 receiving yards in the game.
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The Cincinnati Bengals faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial Week 3 NFL game, which ended with a 30-27 loss for Cincinnati. Despite an unbeaten start and a revamped defense, the Bengals struggled against Aaron Rodgers' offense, allowing Jaylen Warren to gain 176 yards rushing, including a high-performing 7.5-per-carry average. The defensive line, led by Dexter Lawrence, failed to contain the Steelers' offensive line featuring rookie Max Iheanachor. Major mistakes in all three phases—offense, defense, and special teams—cost the Bengals their chance at a 3-0 start, leaving them with a record of 2-1.

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- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code This would normally be a classic bounce-back spot for a Mike Tomlin-led squad against a division foe, but Cincy’s newlook defense paired with a healthy Joe Burrow under center should be enough to pull away. Burrow and the Bengals are unbeaten in his last three road starts in Pittsburgh, and we already know what he and playmakers Ja’Mar Chase, Tee Higgins and Chase Brown bring to the table.
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🔮 - Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code This would normally be a classic bounce-back spot for a Mike Tomlin-led squad against a division foe, but Cincy’s newlook defense paired with a healthy Joe Burrow under center should be enough to pull away. Burrow and the Bengals are unbeaten in his last three road starts in Pittsburgh, and we already know what he and playmakers Ja’Mar Chase, Tee Higgins and Chase Brown bring to the table.

Claims (18 extracted, 1 hedged)

The NFC North gets the spotlight in Week 3 as the 2-0 Bengals hit the road to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers. asserted
Bengals → get → Steelers
It’s been smooth sailing for Joe Burrow and Co. as the Bengals’ revamped defensive line is paying its dues, and then some, which spells trouble for a struggling Steelers front that’s been reshuffling its rotation because of injury. asserted
that → revamp → injury
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers offense still haven’t put together a complete game, accounting for only two touchdowns through Weeks 1 and 2 combined. asserted
Rodgers → put → Weeks
Cincinnati is a 3.5-point favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook and is looking to cover on the road for the second straight week. asserted
Cincinnati → look → week
Before crowning the Bengals defense legit after just two games, they certainly pass the eye test on paper. asserted
they → crown → paper
Heading into this division matchup, Al Golden’s front unit has effectively grounded opposing running backs, holding the fourth-best run defense DVOA alongside a 32.3% stuff rate, according to FTN Fantasy. uncertain
unit → head → Fantasy
Former Giant and offseason addition Dexter Lawrence delivered big moments during Cincy’s Week 2 win over Houston, completely neutralizing David Montgomery and Woody Marks in the backfield. asserted
Lawrence → deliver → backfield
This is worrisome for Mike McCarthy’s offense, which managed only a field goal last week in their 17-point loss in Foxborough. asserted
which → manage → Foxborough
Rodgers was sacked four times and fumbled twice as Spencer Anderson struggled to contain the Patriots’ pass rush. asserted
Anderson → sack → rush
With Anderson now landing on the injury report, Pittsburgh’s offensive line is forced into another rotation shift just three weeks in. asserted
line → land → shift
If there is a silver lining for Rodgers, it lies with Pat Freiermuth, as Cincy’s defense has surrendered a league-high 200 receiving yards to tight ends through two games. asserted
defense → be → games
- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code This would normally be a classic bounce-back spot for a Mike Tomlin-led squad against a division foe, but Cincy’s newlook defense paired with a healthy Joe Burrow under center should be enough to pull away. Burrow and the Bengals are unbeaten in his last three road starts in Pittsburgh, and we already know what he and playmakers Ja’Mar Chase, Tee Higgins and Chase Brown bring to the table. asserted
he → read → table
If he gets time in the pocket, Pittsburgh’s secondary is allowing 8.0 yards per pass attempt. asserted
secondary → get → attempt
Chase will likely get most of the attention, so I’m backing Higgins to go Over his receiving prop. asserted
I → get → prop
He has historically torched Pittsburgh and comes into the game as the team’s leading receiver, averaging 77 yards over the first two games. asserted
He → torch → games
Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC. asserted
who → follow → NBA
He has demonstrated expertise in both NBA and NFL player prop bets for nearly three years. asserted
He → demonstrate → years
Mike is also highly knowledgeable about the sportsbook offer landscape, frequently trying and reviewing the latest apps and sites. asserted
Mike → try → apps
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