Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Head-to-Head Results and Rivalry History

Win/Loss History

Steelers vs. Bengals Rivalry

• First meeting: The Bengals and Steelers first faced off on November 2, 1970, with the Steelers winning 21-10.
• Steelers’ dominance: Historically, the Steelers have had the upper hand in the rivalry, holding a significant lead in the all-time series as of 2023.
• AFC North rivals: Both teams are part of the AFC North, ensuring they play each other twice every regular season.
• Notable playoff clash: One of the most infamous matchups was the 2015 AFC Wild Card game, which the Steelers won 18-16 after a heated, penalty-filled fourth quarter.
• Vontaze Burfict vs. Steelers: Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict became a controversial figure in the rivalry after several hard hits on Steelers players, including a brutal hit on Antonio Brown in the 2015 playoff game.
• Physical, chippy matchups: The rivalry is known for its intensely physical and sometimes volatile games, often featuring hard hits and personal fouls.
• Big Ben's success: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger dominated the Bengals throughout his career, with a record of 24-10 against them before retiring in 2021.
• 2005 playoff heartbreak: In the 2005 AFC Wild Card game, Bengals QB Carson Palmer suffered a knee injury on the first play, leading to a 31-17 Steelers victory and ending the Bengals' hopes of a deep playoff run.
• Joe Burrow's impact: Since 2020, Bengals QB Joe Burrow has helped Cincinnati turn the tide, including sweeping the Steelers in the 2021 season for the first time since 2009.
• Memorable 2021 blowout: In Week 12 of the 2021 season, the Bengals defeated the Steelers 41-10, marking one of their biggest victories in the rivalry in years.

The Bengals-Steelers rivalry is one of the fiercest in the AFC North, known for its intensity, hard-hitting plays, and significant playoff implications.

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