Cincinnati Bengals Get Some Help in AFC North, But Pittsburgh Steelers Remain Undefeated

The Bengals play the Commanders on Monday night.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor smiles after the defense forces a three-and-out on the opening drive of the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 2 game between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The Bears led 10-3 at halftime.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor smiles after the defense forces a three-and-out on the opening drive of the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 2 game between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The Bears led 10-3 at halftime. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
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CINCINNATI — The Steelers beat the Chargers to improve to 3-0 on the season. Pittsburgh became the first team to reach three wins in the NFL this year. They'll remain in first place in the AFC North.

Meanwhile, the Bengals could move into second place in the division this week. Cincinnati is 0-2. They play the Commanders on Monday Night Football.

The Browns lost to the Giants to fall to 1-2 on the year. The Ravens are 0-2 on the year. They're playing the Cowboys.

So with a win, the Bengals could move into a three-way tie for second place in the division. It's not a bad spot to be in, especially after an 0-2 start.

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James Rapien

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.