Bengals Edge Steelers, Trade Deadline Looms
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Cincinnati opened Sunday’s action with a 34‑17 victory over the Falcons in Madrid.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was 24‑for‑29 for 271 passing yards and three touchdown passes, plus a rushing touchdown for the second week in a row.
It was his third game of the season – and second of his last three – in which he posted a QBR over 90.
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had 142 receiving yards in the first half.
The Bengals are now 6‑2 and tied with the Steelers for first place in the AFC North.
The Steelers hold the tiebreaker, having beaten Cincinnati head‑to‑head in Pittsburgh earlier this season.
The trade deadline is within 48 hours, and teams are weighing whether to add defensive help, wide‑receiver depth, or other pieces before the 2027 draft.
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Timeline
- 2026-11-09 — Bengals Edge Steelers, Trade Deadline Looms
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Trade deadline approaches, teams reassessing rosters. Possible long-term US impact: Potential draft position shifts, future talent acquisition. Most affected groups: Teams near deadline, players on IR. Reader priority: Fans following trade rumors, fantasy players.
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