In the heart of AFC North, the Pittsburgh Steelers roll into Cincinnati with a strong 4-1 record. Led by coach Mike Tomline, the black-and-gold squad sits atop the division after a solid start. Pittsburgh fans buzz with hope as their team eyes another playoff push. This matchup brings back old rivalries, where every snap counts in the battle for bragging rights.
The host Cincinnati Bengals stand at 2-4 hungry to turn their season around under Zac Taylor and their new QB Joe Flacco, who’s replaced Jake Browning as the starter. Playing at Paycor Stadium, the Bengals hope for a home win, and with the division race tight, this Thursday Night Football action could tilt the momentum. Expect tough hits and big plays as these two teams fight for the win.
See ya in Cincy ✈️
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 15, 2025
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| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | NIR – Resting Vet | (-) |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | NIR – Resting Vet | (-) |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | NIR – Resting Vet | (-) |
| Calvin Austin III | WR | Shoulder | Out |
| Darius Slay | CB | NIR – Resting Vet | (-) |
| Miles Killebrew | S | Knee | Out |
| T.J. Watt | LB | NIR – Resting Vet | (-) |
| Cameron Heyward | DT | NIR – Resting Vet | (-) |
| Malik Harrison | LB | Knee | Questionable |
| DeShon Elliott | S | NIR – Resting Vet | Questionable |
The Steelers have 10 players listed on the injury report, with WR Calvin Austin III out for the game, along with S Miles Killebrew out with a knee injury. LB Malik Harrison and S DeShon Elliott are listed as questionable for Thursday Night Football action, with Harrison being limited at practice on Wednesday and Elliott being a non participant.
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Fairchild | G | Knee | (-) |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | Pectoral | Out |
| Trey Hendrickson | DE | Hip | Questionable |
| B.J. Hill | DT | NIR – Rest | (-) |
| Tanner Hudson | TE | Concussion | Out |
| Charlie Jones | WR | Ribs | Questionable |
| Amarius Mims | OT | Ankle | (-) |
| Lucas Patrick | G | Calf | Questionable |
| Shemar Stewart | DE | Ankle | (-) |
The Cincinnati Bengals have 9 players listed on the injury report with two tight ends Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson out for the game, and DE Trey Hendrickson, WR Charlie Jones, and G Lucas Patrick, listed as questionable. While Patrick was a full participant on Wednesday’s practice, Hendrickson did not participate and Jones was a limited participant.
TNF in CIN. pic.twitter.com/9VwQY61YGm
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 15, 2025
Aaron Rodgers will play against the Cincinnati Bengals after being listed in the injury report earlier.
Jalen Ramsey’ status is not specified currently and was a full participant at practice on Wednesday. Looking at that, we expect Ramsey to play.
Trey Hendrickson is listed as questionable for the Steelers game, with a hip injury, and did not participate on Wednesday’s practice.
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