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5 Bold Predictions For Steelers vs. Bengals In AFC Wild Card Playoff

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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals will do battle in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday night. With this being an AFC North rivalry, the teams have played twice this season with each winning on the other’s home turf. How will things go in the rubber match of this vicious rivalry? I’m glad you asked, as I’ve got five bold predictions for this game.

 

5. Ben Roethlisberger Will Throw For More Than 400 Yards

Ben Roethlisberger Will Throw For More Than 400 Yards Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
In the first matchup against the Bengals, Roethlisberger only threw for 262 yards and in the second, he only posted 282 yards. With that being said, the Steelers will be playing with a dinged up DeAngelo Williams (if he plays at all), and they will need a big game from Roethlisberger if they're going to advance.

In the first matchup against the Bengals, Roethlisberger only threw for 262 yards and in the second, he only posted 282 yards. With that being said, the Steelers will be playing with a dinged up DeAngelo Williams (if he plays at all), and they will need a big game from Roethlisberger if they're going to advance.

4. Bengals' Defense Will Hold Steelers To Less Than 50 Yards Rushing

Bengals' Defense Will Hold Steelers To Less Than 50 Yards Rushing Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports
With Williams being banged up, it's likely the Steelers will have to lean on Fitzgerald Toussaint to carry the rushing load against the Bengals. While Toussaint has shown flashes in the past while with the Ravens, the Bengals' defense ranks No. 7 against the run and should have no problem stuffing the Steelers' running game.

With Williams being banged up, it's likely the Steelers will have to lean on Fitzgerald Toussaint to carry the rushing load against the Bengals. While Toussaint has shown flashes in the past while with the Ravens, the Bengals' defense ranks No. 7 against the run and should have no problem stuffing the Steelers' running game.

3. Antonio Brown Will Break Record For Most Receptions In Playoff Game

Antonio Brown Will Break Record For Most Receptions In Playoff Game Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Brown had 36 catches over his last three games as the Steelers went to their best player down the stretch. Expect that to be the case again on Saturday as the Steelers attempt to pull the upset. The record for most catches in a playoff game is held by Darren Sproles who recorded 14 in 2011, and I'm predicting Brown will have at least 15 against the Bengals.

Brown had 36 catches over his last three games as the Steelers went to their best player down the stretch. Expect that to be the case again on Saturday as the Steelers attempt to pull the upset. The record for most catches in a playoff game is held by Darren Sproles who recorded 14 in 2011, and I'm predicting Brown will have at least 15 against the Bengals.

2. A.J. Green Will Have 100 Yards And Two Touchdowns

A.J. Green Will Have 100 Yards And Two Touchdowns Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Green had a solid year, but his effectiveness in the red zone was scaled back as the Bengals chose to target tight end Tyler Eifert in that area of the field. Expect the Steelers to focus on taking away Eifert which should lead to more red zone opportunities for Green.

Green had a solid year, but his effectiveness in the red zone was scaled back as the Bengals chose to target tight end Tyler Eifert in that area of the field. Expect the Steelers to focus on taking away Eifert which should lead to more red zone opportunities for Green.

1. Steelers Will Advance To AFC Divisional Round With Close Victory

Steelers Will Advance To AFC Divisional Round With Close Victory Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
With Andy Dalton out, the Bengals simply aren't as good a team with AJ McCarron at quarterback. He's done a nice job as a game manager, but hasn't shown that he can make the plays when needed to lead his team to victory in a playoff atmosphere. Give me Roethlisberger and the Steelers in a close game.

With Andy Dalton out, the Bengals simply aren't as good a team with AJ McCarron at quarterback. He's done a nice job as a game manager, but hasn't shown that he can make the plays when needed to lead his team to victory in a playoff atmosphere. Give me Roethlisberger and the Steelers in a close game.

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