Joe Burrow is playing the best football of his career, but Saturday might be the final game of his season. The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Pittsburgh Steelers, and need a win and some help from the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets to clinch the final playoff spot in the AFC.

Before the Bengals' most important game of the season, Burrow was seen walking in the tunnel with his latest pregame outfit. His ensemble consisted of a black puffer jacket over a black hoodie paired with blue cargo pants. He is also carrying a black bag in one hand and another over his shoulder.

Wide receiver Scotty Miller is out again with the Steelers fully healthy at wide receiver. Ben Skowronek is battling an oblique injury but will play. Meanwhile, quarterback Kyle Allen is the emergency third quarterback. Justin Fields will return as the backup.

The Cincinnati Bengals are fighting for their playoff lives without one of their stars. Heading into their Week 18 clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers, both WR Tee Higgins and RB Chase Brown were listed as questionable. Higgins was deemed to be ready to play despite the injury designation, but Brown was more of a question mark.

Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) is upended by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) and cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals trio of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins is eyeing a future together beyond Week 18. Ian Rappoport of NFL Network

The Bengals have a chance to make the playoffs in Week 18, but it isn't a great one. Here's what to know about their playoff picture.

This Saturday's NFL Week 18 schedule includes a matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals inside Acrisure Stadium, and if you are looking to catch the evening action on television

Pittsburgh’s defense has softened some lately but still allows only 20 points per game and features a top-eight run-stopping unit. Luckily for Cincinnati, the Steelers’ air defense isn’t quite as dominant.

Cincinnati (7-8) rides a three-game winning streak into a matchup with Denver (9-6) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals are listed as favorites in this one, with the