Bengals vs. Steelers on Thursday night: Cincinnati is a 5.5-point underdog in a 42.5-point total as it tries to snap a four-game slide and keep AFC North hopes alive while Pittsburgh guards a three-game lead. Joe Flacco's Bengals debut showed poise and improvisation, connecting with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins even when coverage shifted and plays broke down.

Fantasy managers should eye Chase as the likely high-volume ceiling and Higgins as a solid floor option if Flacco sustains the rhythm; the short week adds risk but also upside in a primetime script with potential for big-target routes. Jets context with Aaron Rodgers is noted, but the focus remains Cincinnati’s ability to maximize its star pass-catchers under pressure.