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BengalsThursday, November 12

The 6-2 Bengals host the 6-2 Steelers Sunday night with first place in the AFC North at stake

The 5AM Covington teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 5 sources

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If you're watching Sunday, here's the setup: kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. on NBC at . The Steelers hold the tiebreaker after their 30-27 win in Week 3. Cincinnati comes in on a four-game winning streak.

Bengals and Steelers, both 6-2, play for first place Sunday

  • Steelers
    Bengals
    Sun., Nov. 15, 8:20 p.m.Both teams are 6-2 atop the AFC North

Sources: WLWT, Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow is leading the NFL at 74.0% in completions, and he knows Drew Brees' single-season record is 74.4. "That would be a fun one to break," he said. It's also his first AFC North home game in primetime, and the Enquirer says Paycor Stadium hasn't seen a game like this in quite some time.

  • Last four games: 16 touchdowns, three interceptions
  • Last Sunday in Madrid: Bengals 34, Falcons 17
  • Last 11 quarters: 77.0% completions on 95 passes
  • In Madrid: 24 of 29 passing, three touchdowns

Burrow is chasing a record while leading the NFL

74.0%
completion rate, best in the NFL
74.4%
Drew Brees' single-season record
86th
start, his first AFC North home game in primetime

Sources: Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Enquirer

Sources: Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Enquirer, WLWT

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