The Bengals are still alive for the NFL playoffs, but the path is difficult after another AFC loss to the Steelers. Here's how the path.

Jan 16, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive back C.J. Goodwin (29) catches a pass for a first down on a fake punt in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor addresses the media as his team begins to prepare for their NFL Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Bengals are coming off a home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13 and the Cowboys are coming off a win over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 13 game against the Cincinnati Bengals started with some adversity. Russell Wilson aimed to target George Pickens on a quick route, but Bengals defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt shoved Pickens to the ground and capitalized with the easiest pick-six of his football career.

The Bengals' 44-38 loss to the Steelers on Sunday continues a trend that has haunted Cincinnati all season: The Bengals' offense puts plenty of points on the board, but the defense loses the game.

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The statistics say Russell Wilson had one of the better days of his NFL career for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Cincinnati Bengals

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The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 44-38 at at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday. Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 414 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Najee Harris ran for 75 yards and one touchdown.

Philly’s breakout star at inside linebacker appears to get more confident and comfortable by the week, and NFL analysts believe the former No. 74 overall pick of the New Orleans Saints will strike it rich if he hits free agency as scheduled in 2025.