Writers week 4 picks: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals

Still Curtain predictions

Week 4 contributor explanations

“Pittsburgh is desperately searching for their first win of the season, and I think it comes in week 4. Pittsburgh gets the Cincinnati Bengals at home for a primetime matchup. Both teams have had disappointing 0-3 starts, but this could be the week that losing streak comes to an end for the Steelers.”- Tommy Jaggi

“Once again, the lack of a Steelers running game combined with a strong pass rush gives Mason Rudolf that ‘deer-in-the-headlights’ look. Andy Dalton has survived and produced against good Steelers defenses, and this isn’t one of them. “- James Perry Kelly

“Pittsburgh is in a must win scenario under the light of primetime in front of their home crowd. This should give their offense confidence and ability to communicate effectively and give the defense a home field push.”- Jobe Morrison

“Andy Dalton is throwing more than ever in his career. The Defense will get to the QB and create a few turnovers. I think Pittsburgh is very motivated to get a win and I think they pull it off this week at home.”- Dan Gillam

“Monday Night Football pits two division rivals, both 0-3, against each other. Something’s got to give, and somebody’s got to win. Pittsburgh and the Bengals have a reputation for hard-nosed, smash-mouth defense, and it’s true that there won’t be many points scored on Monday night. Chalk that up to offensive ineptitude, though. Pittsburgh’s offensive struggles are well documented to this site’s readership, but you might not have considered that the Bengals aren’t much better. Joe Mixon is currently the team’s leading rusher with 87 yards on 32 rushes through three games. John Ross III leads through the air, with a pedestrian 292 receiving yards. He has a perfect reception to incompletion ratio: 13 receptions on 26 targets.”- Mike Morris

“The Steelers will get their first win on Monday Night Football against a bad Cincinnati Bengals team. Pittsburgh needs this win if they don’t want to give the Dolphins a top 10 pick.”- Edward Hunt

“This might be the battle for the worst team in the AFC North and Pittsburgh are the better team on paper at least. If Pittsburgh can play to their potential, then this should be a win that can help their confidence going forward. A loss here would just make things even worse for this already struggling team.”- Ryan Pawloski

Let’s hope this week turns out favorably for Pittsburgh and we can walk away with our first win of the season. This could be the turning point for their season.