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Unbeaten division rivals clash

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CINCINNATI BENGALS (1-0) AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS (1-0)

TV: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS (Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts, Evan Washburn) Line: Steelers by 3 Story lines: A week after rallying for a fourth-quarter win against the New York Jets, the Bengals are on the road against their biggest rival. They will have to handle their emotions and a potent Steelers offense to get to 2-0. They’ll also need another big game from WR A.J. Green a week after he caught 12 passes for 180 yards. The Bengals need to put pressure on Steelers QB Ben Roethlisbe­rger. The Steelers, coming off a Week 1 win against the Washington Redskins, have the pieces to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders if Roethlisbe­rger stays healthy. The defense still has young players in key spots, and the offense is working out kinks. WR Antonio Brown is one of the league’s best. A big concern is stopping opposing receivers and limiting big plays, and the Bengals present a huge challenge in that regard.

 ?? AARON DOSTER, USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict, right, is suspended for Sunday’s game for this hit on Steelers wideout Antonio Brown.
AARON DOSTER, USA TODAY SPORTS Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict, right, is suspended for Sunday’s game for this hit on Steelers wideout Antonio Brown.

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