The Bengals are coming off their bye week while the Steelers are coming off a loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. The Bengals are currently favored by 3 points, according to BetMGM.Start the day smarter.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin seems to be specifically focused on his team competing against Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who in Tomlin's mind is having an "MVP-caliber" season even if the team is only 4–7. Tomlin paid Burrow this high compliment when discussing this weekend's matchup.

Speaking with reporters before the Bengals and Steelers meet for the first time this season, Tomlin described Burrow’s season as “MVP-caliber,” according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor.