The Cincinnati Bengals enjoyed talking some trash after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday to even the season series at one game each, the Steelers playoff odds are down to 1% according to one formula.
? Bengals tackle La’el Collins said by the end of the game, T.J. Watt was complaining to the referees about his play. Collins gave up a half sack and an interception to Watt, which he apparently considers a win.
? According to 538, the 3-7 Steelers have just a 1% chance of making the playoffs — the fourth-worst playoff chances of any NFL team. Even if they win their next two games against the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons, that number will rise to just 6%.
? Steelers center Mason Cole was in a walking boot on Monday. He missed the second half of the loss to the Bengals with a mid-foot injury, something Cole has been dealign with all season.
? Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts will miss the team’s Week 13 matchup with the Steelers in Atlanta.
? Najee Harris sees room for the Steelers to grow after their 30-point offensive performance on Sunday, despite the loss. Harris is up for the NFL’s Ground Player of the Week award.
? The Steelers have opened as 2.5-point underdogs to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12.
? The Steelers offensive line gave out Thanksgiving dinners to those in need at the Community Empowerment Association.
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? Mike Tomlin will speak with the media at noon. — Alan Saunders
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