The scoreboard got a workout the last time Pittsburgh visited Cincinnati, with 64 combined points and Joe Flacco helping the Bengals escape with a 33-31 win. Now comes the encore – and the stakes have only grown. Both teams bring four-game winning streaks into Sunday Night Football, with sole possession of first place in the AFC North waiting for the winner.
Another shootout would certainly keep the player prop markets interesting. Let’s break down our best Steelers vs. Bengals player prop bets and predictions for Sunday night.
The best player props for Steelers vs. Bengals
- Chase Brown over 24.5 receiving yards
- Jalen Warren over 24.5 receiving yards
- Joe Burrow Over 2.5 Passing TDs
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook is well equipped with just about every NFL betting market you could hope for, from the spread, moneyline, and total points, to player props. When working through this one I started my processes in the Hard Rock Bet Stats Hub which is packed with info and insights to help you digest a game. Here’s what stood out to me:
Chase Brown Receiving Yards – Over 24.5
The stats hub tells us that Bengals running back Chase Brown has hit at least 19 receiving yards in the Bengals last 11 games as a home favorite. Now that sounds like a niche stat, but I do like the Chase Brown receiving angle. The line is currently set at 24.5 which I think is doable here in a game that carries a significant 49 point total.
The Bengals are going to pass it quite simply because we know they can’t run it very well. Plus, the Steelers have shown a vulnerability to running backs catching the football. Before their bye the Browns RBs racked up more than 80 yards through the air. Saints RBs more than 70, etc. I’m comfortable with the 25 yard target.
Jalen Warren Receiving Yards – Over 24.5
Same bet, same position, same total, different player. Jalen Warren, per Stats Hub, has tallied at least 27 receiving yards in eight of the Steelers last nine games. Sure, their last game was the one time he failed to hit that number – but Pittsburgh jumped out to an early lead against Cleveland and were happy to control the clock on the ground.
The 24.5 line is comfortably below that 27 yard threshold, and the game state could create plenty of opportunities for Warren to get involved through the air.
Joe Burrow Passing TDs – Over 2.5 (+150)
Betting a player to toss three touchdowns in a game is a pretty significant ask, but Joe Burrow has proven time and time again he’s up to the challenge.
First and foremost, we’ll mention again that the point total here is 49 points – points are the expectation.
Next, Joe Burrow is rounding into MVP-form. Per stats hub, he’s thrown for 3 or more touchdowns in four straight games… and he’s actually thrown for more than 3 scores in three of those four games.
They’re also struggling to establish any sort of running game, ranking 30th of 32 teams so far in 2026 at just 85 yards per game. The only player to rush in a score for the Bengals over their last two games is burrow himself. So we’re getting plus odds, a high scoring game, a red hot quarterback, and a team that can’t run. Count me in.
Bengals vs. Steelers Game Info
- 📍 Where: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- 📅 Date: Sunday, November 15
- ⏰ Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: NBC
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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