Flacco threw for 342 yards and 3 TDs on Thursday, just nine days after he joined the Bengals via a trade. Bill Callahan could be a sought-after offensive line coach in the offseason. There's a lot of dumpster diving to do this week, and it also includes a division race that's probably already over and a quarterback who was telling on himself.

Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) calls the snap count as offensive tackle Amarius Mims (71) and running back Samaje Perine (34) watch the play against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Cornerback Josh Newton (26) was the third cornerback with Cam Taylor-Britt a healthy scratch, but DJ Turner II (56) and Dax Hill (57) remain the clear-cut starters at the position when the Bengals put seven in the box on defense.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a notable personnel change on the offensive side of the football against the Cincinnati Bengals. Instead of using Scotty Miller as the starter with Calvin Austin III out, they turned to Roman Wilson, who far outsnapped the rest of the wide receivers.

Once upon a time Joe Flacco was a villain for Bengals fans. The veteran quarterback has made 22 starts against Cincinnati, posting a 9-13 record in the process. He started against the Bengals in Week 1 with the Browns and has had countless battles with Cincinnati when he was in Baltimore for the first 11 seasons of his career.

The final drive was the perfect encapsulation. The Steelers completely blew a coverage on an 18-yard Chase gain, and Higgins beat Ramsey for the 28-yarder that set up McPherson's game winner. Cincinnati scored on seven of its final eight drives.

Enquirer beat reporter Kelsey Conway breaks down the Bengals' win over the Steelers on Thursday Night Football.

The Bengals, who lost superstar QB Joe Burrow in Week 2 to a turf toe injury, have lost 4 in a row after opening the season 2-0. They lost 27-18 at the Green Bay Packers last week but covered as 15-point underdogs with the total (45) pushing. QB Joe Flacco made his first start for the Bengals, throwing for 219 yards with 2 TDs and no picks.

For the most part, the media believes the Cincinnati Bengals did look a little better with Joe Flacco now at quarterback instead of Jake Browning. Unfortunately, the Bengals are still looking for their first win since their 2-0 start, as a 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers dropped Cincinnati to 2-4 on the year.

In our latest mock draft update, a run on quarterbacks send the Steelers in a different direction i the first round.

Thursday Night Football in Week 7 features the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are the best prop bets for the matchup.