BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 24: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown with Joe Burrow #9 and Joe Mixon #28 during the second half in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Cincinnati Bengals led by Joe Burrow will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in week 1 to kick off their new campaign.
The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on 11th September 2022 to kickstart their new NFL season. This will be one of the biggest matches of the regular season for both these teams. They are part of the same division; AFC North and this match could play huge implications on the playoff race as well.
The Bengals are coming off a Super Bowl run last season where they shocked everyone and overcame all the odds to win the AFC. They got better in the offseason, and another good season will be expected from them.
On the other hand, a new era is on the horizon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as long-time legendary QB Ben Roethlisberger retired last season. Now, Mitchell Trubisky has the opportunity to prove his critics wrong and perform with this team.
Bengals:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Brown | C | Wed, Sep 7 | Biceps | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Devin Asiasi | TE | Wed, Sep 7 | Quadriceps | Did Not Practice on Wednesday. Questionable for Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh |
| Tycen Anderson | SAF | Tue, Sep 6 | Hamstring | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 5 |
| Isaiah Prince | OT | Fri, Sep 2 | Elbow | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 5 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | Thu, Sep 1 | Abdomen | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 5 |
| Khalid Kareem | DE | Thu, Sep 1 | Hamstring | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 5 |
| Joe Bachie | LB | Tue, Aug 30 | Knee – ACL | Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 5 |
| Mitchell Wilcox | TE | Sun, Aug 28 | Ankle | Limited Practice on Wednesday. Questionable for Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh |
| Brandon Wilson | DB | Tue, Aug 23 | Knee | Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 5 |
| Elijah Holyfield | RB | Tue, Aug 9 | Knee | IR. Injured Reserve |
Steelers:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Allen | LB | Wed, Sep 7 | Hamstring | Limited Practice on Wednesday. Questionable for Week 1 at Cincinnati |
| Calvin Austin III | WR | Mon, Sep 5 | Foot | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 5 |
| Karl Joseph | FS | Sun, Sep 4 | Ankle | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Damontae Kazee | SS | Thu, Sep 1 | Arm | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 6 |
| Diontae Johnson | WR | Sun, Aug 28 | Shoulder | Limited Practice on Wednesday. Questionable for Week 1 at Cincinnati |
| Jeremy McNichols | RB | Sat, Aug 27 | Shoulder | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Anthony Miller | WR | Tue, Aug 16 | Shoulder | IR. Injured Reserve |
This will be a huge game for Trubisky as he was recently named the starting quarterback of the Steelers. He needs to start the season on a high note otherwise his doubters will start creeping in. Rookie QB Kenny Pickett will be waiting for his opportunity and Trubisky needs to be at his best.
The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off a great campaign last season, and they improved their O-Line in the offseason, which will help them massively. As a result, they’ll be expected to get the job done against a new-looking Steelers team.
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