CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow isn't worrying about the playoffs entering Thanksgiving with Cincinnati's up against the elimination line on Sunday against Pittsburgh. The franchise player is posting MVP numbers worthy of a conference champion, but the other team parts haven't held up. He's focused on what he can control.

The Bengals are coming off their bye week while the Steelers are coming off a loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. The Bengals are currently favored by 3 points, according to BetMGM.Start the day smarter.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin seems to be specifically focused on his team competing against Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who in Tomlin's mind is having an "MVP-caliber" season even if the team is only 4–7. Tomlin paid Burrow this high compliment when discussing this weekend's matchup.

The Steelers, entering Sunday's game at 8-3, boast a top-5 defense in the NFL, led by Pro Bowler linebacker TJ Watt, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will play the Pittsburgh Steelers and their 17th-ranked pass defense (214.9 yards conceded per game) in Week 13, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. Should Burrow be a player that you lock into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup versus the Steelers?

"If you look at the tape, he's MVP-caliber in terms of what he's doing for them," Tomlin said of Burrow, who currently leads the NFL with 27 touchdown passes. Tomlin was specifica

Lost amid the Bengals' struggles in 2024 is Joe Burrow's stellar season. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin agrees after studying Burrow ahead of their Week 13 meeting.