Thursday Night Football pits Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers against Joe Flacco and the Bengals in a battle of veteran precision. Cincinnati rode a 2-0 start with Joe Burrow before a turf-toe injury derailed the season, triggering a four-game skid under Flacco after trading for him. Pittsburgh sits 4-1, the AFC North’s lone winning team through Week 7, and could open a bigger gap with a win in Cincinnati.

Rodgers vs Flacco adds a rare old‑school flavor to prime time. Rodgers owns a 3-0 edge in their career, and this matchup features a mix of aging mastery and midseason adjustments as both offenses navigate injuries. The latest odds lean Steelers (-5.5, 43.5) with key injuries shaping target share for Pittsburgh and Cincinnati’s pass game, including questionable Darius Slay and Gesicki OUT for Cincinnati. Paycor Stadium hosts the showdown on Thursday night.