[More Cowbell]

Hard to believe that with all the Bengals and Steelers fans on BGR that there's not a game thread on here, what with kickoff less than 48 hours away! Wonder if it's because the Bengals have played so crappy so far this year that everyone just assumes Pittsburgh will win?

Anyway, I think that although the road teams have dominated this series in recent years, the game being at Paul Brown will help the Bengals. Cincy plays much better at home than on the road.

That said, the Bengals still have way too many problems on the injury front to win this game unless the Steelers just don't show up. Big Willie Anderson is out this week, as well as starting MLB Ahmad Brooks and backup LB Caleb Miller. Rudi Johnson is doubtful with a hamstring injury.

The Bengals have been able to beat the Steelers in the past when Roethslisberger has tried to win the game himself by throwing it 40 times, so I expect Cincy to see a steady diet of Willie Parker. On the other side, hopefully Kenny Watson can have another big game for the Bengals in relief of Rudi.

Bengals keep it close, but not close enough:

Steelers - 34
Bengals - 24