Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers
The Power Index projects the Cincinnati Bengals to win by about 6.5 points.
Projection
Cincinnati Bengals
No. 8 · 5-2
74%
Pittsburgh Steelers
No. 10 · 6-2
26%
VS
Tale of the tape
Cincinnati Bengals
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 45.5
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +1200
- Rank
- No. 8
Key driver: MVP-level quarterback performance
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Record
- 6-2
- Index score
- 36.2
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +1400
- Rank
- No. 10
Key driver: Top AFC North physical defense
Frequently asked questions
Who would win Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Cincinnati Bengals to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers by about 6.5 points, with a 74% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Bengals or the Steelers?
The Cincinnati Bengals are No. 8 (5-2) and the Pittsburgh Steelers are No. 10 (6-2) in the Week 9 NFL Power Index.
What are the Super Bowl LXI odds for the Bengals and Steelers?
The Cincinnati Bengals are +1200 and the Pittsburgh Steelers are +1400 to win Super Bowl LXI.