Thursday Night Football: Where and How to Watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Live Stream, and Broadcast Details

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals are experiencing contrasting trends after six weeks of football. The Steelers have positioned themselves well at the top of the AFC North, utilizing their bye week effectively. On the other hand, the Bengals have faced challenges, losing four straight games after a promising start with two early wins. This presents an opportunity for the Bengals to regroup and reassess their strategies moving forward.

Cincinnati fielded its third starting quarterback during the week six clash against the Green Bay Packers. Losing faith in Jake Browning as Joe Burrow’s second in command led the Bengals front office to look for an alternative. Joe Flacco beat out the rest of the competition despite being benched by the Cleveland Browns a week earlier.

Flacco played an errorless game. He completed 29 passes for 219 yards and threw 2 passing touchdowns to star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and tight end Tanner Hudson. However, the Packers proved a tough nut to crack. The NFC side took its revenge on Flacco by securing an 18-27 victory.

Meanwhile, the Steelers’ first opponent after the bye was the Browns. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in a game for the second time in Pittsburgh’s black and gold. DK Metcalf and the returning Connor Heyward caught one each.

Being division rivals, these two teams meet twice every year. Ahead of the Thursday night clash, the Steelers lead the series 71-40 overall, including 2-0 in postseason.

It was a different story in the most recent faceoff. On January 4, 2025, the Bengals had secured a 19-17 victory over the Steelers in Pittsburgh. However, there’s a silver lining. Burrow started and threw a touchdown, a luxury the Bengals won’t have at Paycor Stadium.

When and what time does the Thursday Night game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals take place?

• Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Time: 8:15 pm ET
• Venue: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

The Thursday Night Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals will take place at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on Thursday, October 16, at 8:15 pm ET

What channel can one watch the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on?

• Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Where to Watch/ Channel: Amazon
• Announcers: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter)

NFL live streaming for the Thursday Night Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals

Watch local and primetime regular-season games on your phone or tablet on DAZN, FUBO TV, and Amazon Prime Video.

NFL odds and betting lines for the TNF fixture between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the favorites to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football.

• Against the spread (ATS): Steelers -5.5 (-110) | Bengals +5.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 44 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Projected lineup for Thursday Night Fixture between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers

Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin, Conner Heyward, Jonnu Smith, Darnell Washington, Kenneth Gainwell, Jaylen Warren, Roman Wilson, Pat Freiermuth, Jabrill Peppers, Jack Sawyer, Nick Herbig, T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Joey Porter Jr., Derrick Harmon, Alex Highsmith, Juan Thornhill, Patrick Queen, DeShon Elliott, and Ben Skowronek

Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Flacco, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Chase Brown, Drew Sample, Noah Fant, Samaje Perine, Andrei Iosivas, Logan Wilson, DJ Turner II, Geno Stone, Jordan Battle, B.J. Hill, Amarius Mims, Trey Hendrickson, Mike Pennel, Kris Jenkins Jr., Cam Taylor-Britt, Dax Hill, Demetrius Knight Jr., and Myles Murphy

Why can the Steelers win?

Aaron Rodgers may be 41, but the 4 time NFL MVP has not lost his touch or flair with the ball. He is averaging 68.8% pass completion in five games, throwing 10 touchdowns compared to just 3 interceptions.

Moreover, the Steelers’ defense is finally starting to click. It still needs a lot of work, and Darius Slay’s absence due to a shoulder issue may turn out to be Mike Tomlin’s Achilles heel.

Why can the Bengals win?

Joe Flacco stands between the Bengals, bagging a win or suffering a disastrous defeat on Thursday. Flacco has an 11-11 record – most of them as the starter for the Baltimore Ravens. So, he boasts the pedigree and the experience that the Bengals require to beat their divisional foes.

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