Bengals defense steps up to keep slim playoff chances alive in season finale

But the Steelers offense finally got going, as Russell Wilson led a nine-play, 65-yard touchdown drive that ended in Pat Freiermuth finding the end zone, making it a five-point game.

The miracle is alive in Cincinnati.

Best believe the Bengals will be tuned into NFL RedZone on Sunday to become the third AFC North team to make the playoffs.

The Steelers were able to get a three-and-out and got the ball inside the two-minute warning, needing a field goal to win. On a 3rd down, Wilson saw an open George Pickens to get into field goal range, but the pass went through his hands continuing his rough night full of drops (he finished with one catch for five yards). On 4th down, Freiermuth was unable to squeeze a pass, and the Bengals kneeled out the clock to get the win.

Wilson was 17-for-31 for 148 yards, but his weapons didn’t do him many favors. Freiermuth led the way with eight catches (for 85 yards), but the next closest was Najee Harris with four.

All has gone right for the Bengals so far, as they kept their playoff hopes alive with their 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night.

Burrow made one more case for a longshot MVP nod, going 37-for-46 for 277 yards and a touchdown – Chase made 10 receptions for 96 yards and the first quarter score.

As for the Steelers, they are still sitting at the No. 5 seed, but would fall to No. 6 if the Los Angeles Chargers win on Sunday.

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