Throw out the records – it's Steelers vs. Bengals in Week 16. Despite both teams deploying backup quarterbacks, the AFC North matchup rarely disappoints.
The last time these two teams faced, the Steelers scored 13 points in the second half to build a lead the Bengals couldn't beat. That was Jake Browning's first career start and even though he lost that one, he'd go on to win his next three games. The same cannot be said for the Steelers, though, who've dropped their past three matches and have dropped out of the current playoff field.
The Bengals, meanwhile, hold a tenuous lead over three other 8-6 teams for the AFC's No. 6 seed. A win in Week 16 would further solidify their chances to make it to the postseason – even without Joe Burrow under center.
Pittsburgh will start its third different quarterback this season in Mason Rudolph, who hasn't seen on-field action since he played for Ben Roethlisberger at the end of a 2021 Week 16 match against the Kansas City Chiefs. He also started his last game that season. Rudolph attempted three passes at the end of the Steelers' loss to the Colts this past week. He completed two of them for six years.
Rudolph is perhaps most infamously known for an in-game fight with Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in 2019. Garrett attempted to hit Rudolph with his own helmet after the two got into a verbal altercation following a late hit. Rudolph was fined, while Garrett was suspended indefinitely but later reinstated in February of 2020.
Now, Rudolph will have another opportunity to prove he can be a starter in the NFL with a playoff berth on the line. The Steelers offense hasn't looked great with Kenny Pickett or Mitchell Trubisky, so it's unclear how much Rudolph can elevate one of the worst offensive teams in the NFL.
Here is everything you need to know about Steleers vs. Bengals, including TV and streaming options for the game.
MORE: Updated NFL playoff picture for Week 16
What channel is Steelers vs. Bengals on today?
- Live stream: Fubo TV (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
- TV channel (national): NBC
- TV channel (Pittsburgh): WPXI (Channel 11)
- TV channel (Cincinnati): WLWT (Channel 5)
Bengals vs. Steelers will air nationally on NBC. Noah Eagle (play-by-play) and Todd Blackledge (color analyst) will be on the call from Pittsburgh. Local fans in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania can watch on WPXI (Channel 11), while audiences in Cincinnati, Ohio, can tune into WLWT (Channel 5).
Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo TV. For a limited time, new subscribers can save $40 on Fubo's Pro, Elite and Premier plans. Fubo has a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Fans in Canada can watch Steelers vs. Bengals on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.
Steelers vs. Bengals start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 23
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. PT
Steelers vs. Bengals will kick off around 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 23. The game will be played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Steelers schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | 49ers 30, Steelers 7 | - | - |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | Steelers 26, Browns 22 | - | - |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Steelers 23, Raiders 18 | - | - |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Texans 30, Steelers 6 | - | - |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Steelers 17, Ravens 10 | - | - |
| 6 | BYE | |||
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Steelers 24, Rams 17 | - | - |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Jaguars 20, Steelers 10 | - | - |
| 9 | Nov. 2 | Steelers 20, Titans 16 | - | - |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Steelers 23, Packers 19 | - | - |
| 11 | Nov. 26 | Browns 13, Steelers 10 | - | - |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | Steelers 16, Bengals 10 | - | - |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | Cardinals 24, Steelers 10 | - | - |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | Patriots 21, Steelers 18 | - | - |
| 15 | Dec. 16 | Colts 30, Steelers 13 | - | - |
| 16 | Dec. 23 | vs. Bengals | 4:30 p.m. | NBC |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | at Ravens | TBD | TBD |
Cincinnati Bengals schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Browns 24, Bengals 3 | - | - |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Ravens 27, Bengals 24 | - | - |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | Bengals 19, Rams 16 | - | - |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Titans 27, Bengals 3 | - | - |
| 5 | Oc. 8 | Bengals 34, Cardinals 20 | - | - |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Bengals 17, Seahawks 13 | - | - |
| 7 | BYE | |||
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Bengals 31, 49ers 17 | - | - |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Bengals 24, Bills 18 | - | - |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Texans 30, Bengals 27 | - | - |
| 11 | Nov. 16 | Ravens 34, Bengals 20 | - | - |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | Steelers 16, Bengals 10 | - | - |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | Bengals 34, Jaguars 31 OT | - | - |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Bengals 34, Colts 14 | - | - |
| 15 | Dec. 16 | Bengals 27 Vikings 24 OT | - | - |
| 16 | Dec. 23 | at Steelers | 4:30 p.m. | NBC |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | at Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | vs. Browns | TBD | TBD |
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