Bengals Face Steelers with Backup QB as Steelers Overhaul Offensive Staff
In a crucial game for both teams, the Bengals will start backup QB Jake Browning, while the Steelers debut a new offensive coordinator.
- Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow is out for the season due to a right wrist injury, backup Jake Browning will be taking over starting quarterback responsibilities.
- Pittsburgh Steelers have fired their offensive coordinator Matt Canada, replacing him with Eddie Faulkner, the team's running backs coach.
- Despite an offense that is ranked 28th in both scoring and yards per game, the Steelers are still in playoff position.
- Steelers' wide receiver George Pickens missed practice due to a shin injury and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was also out due to a hamstring injury.
- The Bengals have followed four straight wins with two losses, including a painful 34-20 setback in Baltimore on Nov. 16.