The mini bye gives the players extra time to rest before their next game, but the Bengals have an unfathomable streak in such games.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Bengals’ ground game finally showed signs of life against the Steelers, rushing for 142 yards in Thursday night’s 33-31 win. Their previous high for the season was 85 yards, which came in Week 5 vs. the Lions. Chase Brown led the way with 108 yards rushing on 11 carries.

NFL Week 7 begins when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football tonight. TNF start time, TV schedule and how to watch.

Guard Dalton Risner became the second Bengals player to be fined by the league this year. Here is the full list of Week 6 fines, including dollar amounts.

After Thursday’s divisional matchup against the Steelers, the Bengals will be back in action next Sunday, Oct. 26, in a home game at Paycor Stadium against the New York Jets. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Oct 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Turner has been a major bright spot on a struggling Bengals defense after losing his starting job entering the season.

The Cincinnati Bengals lost a key target for Joe Flacco before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Thursday Night Football."

Risner started two games at right guard following the injury to Lucas Patrick but was then benched for rookie Jalen Rivers. Cincinnati then brought Risner back out to start at LG