The Cincinnati Bengals head to Pittsburgh for a Week 3 matchup against the Steelers as Joe Burrow and Aaron Rodgers square off for just the second time in their careers. Cincinnati enters the game as a 3.5-point favorite, with the total set at 42.5 points.

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This Bengals-Steelers preview breaks down the biggest storylines heading into Sunday, including the latest injury news for both teams. Cincinnati could potentially be without defensive tackles B.J. Hill and Jonathan Allen, who both missed practice Thursday. With Dexter Lawrence, Allen and Hill helping transform the Bengals defensive front, their availability could have a major impact against Pittsburgh.

The Bengals will also be without Yoshi, who was placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury. On the Pittsburgh side, Michael Pittman Jr., Rico Dowdle, Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey and several other Steelers players are dealing with injuries heading into the matchup.

The keys to the game start with stopping the run. Cincinnati held Houston to fewer than 20 rushing yards last week and now faces a Pittsburgh offense that could lean heavily on Jaylen Warren and the short passing game. Cincinnati’s linebackers, Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr., will need to tackle well in space against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers' checkdown-heavy attack.

The Bengals secondary will also have a major challenge against DK Metcalf and Pittsburgh's receiving corps, while Cincinnati's elite pass rush looks to make life difficult for Rodgers. Boye Mafe, Myles Murphy, Cashius Howell, Dexter Lawrence and the rest of the defensive front have been creating consistent pressure through the first two weeks.

Offensively, Joe Burrow needs to protect the football, get the ball out quickly, lean on Chase Brown and avoid giving T.J. Watt and the Steelers' pass rush opportunities to change the game. Evan McPherson will also be important in what could be a low-scoring, physical AFC North battle.

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