The Cincinnati Bengals have ruled out defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rankins is missing his second straight game with an undisclosed illness. It is a blow to the Bengals' front, which in recent weeks has wreaked havoc on opposing quarterbacks.

With the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 13 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals right around the corner, the Black and Gold may very well need to rely on their defense to hold off an impressive QB Joe Burrow led offense.

While the excitement that fans of the Black and Gold feel is palpable heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 13 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, there is plenty of reason for concern when facing their 4-7 AFC North divisional rivals.

The Bengals and Steelers are coming off losses and searching for a win at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals have seemed to find every possible way to lose games this season, as the team

After falling to the Cleveland Browns last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers are midway through a four-game stretch of critical divisional matchups. Pittsburgh finished preparation for Sunday's AFC North