The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals will meet in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season in a game that will break a streak spanning five decades, according to Steelers Now. The matchup marks a rare scheduling occurrence between the AFC North rivals.
Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean featured in the teams' previous meeting on September 27, 2026. The upcoming Week 10 contest will be the first time in 50 years that these divisional opponents face each other at this specific point in the regular season calendar.
Both teams compete in the AFC North, where divisional games carry significant playoff implications. The historical streak's conclusion adds an extra layer of intrigue to a rivalry that dates back to 1970.
