TIME UPDATE: Steelers vs. Bengals – How to Watch, Listen, and Stream Week 7 NFL Game
Cincinnati, OH – October 16, 2025
The lights of Thursday Night Football shine bright on the AFC North, as the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Paycor Stadium to face the
Both teams enter this matchup hungry to make a statement.
📺 WATCH / STREAM
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National Broadcast: Prime Video
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Local Broadcasts:
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Pittsburgh: WTAE-TV (ABC Channel 4)
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Cincinnati: WCPO-TV (ABC Channel 9)
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Kickoff: Thursday, October 16 — 8:15 p.m. ET
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Pregame Show:
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Postgame Analysis: Immediately following the final whistle
Broadcast Team (Prime Video):
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Play-by-Play: Al Michaels
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Analyst: Kirk Herbstreit
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Sideline Reporter: Kaylee Hartung
Streaming Options:
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Prime Video – Exclusive national stream
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NFL+ (Mobile Only) – Live local & primetime games, replays, and condensed highlights
🏟 GAME INFO
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Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers (4–2) at Cincinnati Bengals (3–3)
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Venue: Paycor Stadium – Cincinnati, Ohio
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Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
This one has all the ingredients of classic AFC North football — bruising defense, heavy hits, and just enough bad blood to make every snap matter. Expect the Steelers’ pass rush to come after
🎧 LISTEN
Steelers Radio Network
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Live Game Coverage: 8:15 p.m. ET
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Pregame Show: 4:30 p.m. ET
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Postgame: Immediately following the game
Pittsburgh Stations:
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WDVE 102.5 FM – Flagship home of Steelers broadcasts
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WBGG-AM 970 – Extended coverage
Cincinnati Stations:
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102.7 WEBN-FM
– Bengals Radio Network flagship
Streaming Audio:
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Steelers.com
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Steelers Mobile App
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Steelers Nation Radio (SNR)
(Geo-restrictions may apply)
SiriusXM Subscribers:
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Steelers Feed: Channel 88
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Bengals Feed: Channel 225
📰 POSTGAME COVERAGE
Catch live postgame press conferences featuring Mike Tomlin, T.J. Watt, and Kenny Pickett, streaming on:
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Steelers.com
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Steelers Mobile App
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Official Steelers YouTube Channel
Highlights, interviews, and game analysis will also be available through
💰 BETTING SNAPSHOT (via BetMGM)
| Category | Steelers | Bengals |
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| Spread | +3.0 (-110) | -3.0 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +140 |
-165 |
| Over/Under | 43.0 points (Over -110 / Under -110) |
Cincinnati enters as a narrow home favorite, but divisional history proves records mean nothing when these rivals collide.
⚙️ KEY STORYLINES
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Can T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith contain Joe Burrow in the pocket?
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Will Kenny Pickett find rhythm against Cincinnati’s pressure-heavy defense?
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Can Ja’Marr Chase break free for another primetime explosion?
🏈 SUMMARY
Under the Thursday night lights, the Steelers vs Bengals rivalry takes center stage once again. It’s grit vs flash, defense vs firepower — the kind of AFC North battle that defines the season.
Kickoff: Thursday, October 16 — 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
No excuses. No fear. Just Steelers football.
Ex-49ers Fans Favorite Rejects Rams’ Mega Deal, Chooses Lions Out of Loyalty to San Francisco
Detroit, MI – September 16, 2025
NFL free agency often turns into a business of numbers, but sometimes emotion outweighs the dollar signs. Ex-49ers tight end Ross Dwelley just proved it, turning down a massive offer from the Rams to join the Detroit Lions.
Dwelley, who spent six seasons in San Francisco, shocked league insiders by rejecting Los Angeles’ multi-million dollar deal. The reason wasn’t about fit, money, or playing time — it was about loyalty to the franchise that gave him his chance.
After signing with Detroit’s practice squad, Dwelley explained his decision in the simplest terms. “I couldn’t line up against the 49ers wearing a Rams jersey. That team is my family. No paycheck is worth going against the people who believed in me,”
San Francisco fans remember his contributions well — from clutch catches in George Kittle’s absence to steady blocking in playoff runs. He was never the star, but always the reliable piece that kept the offense moving.
For the Lions, Dwelley is a depth addition, a versatile blocker with reliable hands who can step in if injuries strike. But for San Francisco fans, his choice carries a deeper meaning — a reminder that bonds in football can outlast contracts.
The Rams, always aggressive in free agency, believed they had secured a steady veteran presence at tight end. Instead, Dwelley walked away from their offer, reinforcing that sometimes the heart can trump the wallet in a league defined by business decisions.
Detroit’s locker room quickly embraced him, admiring the stand he took. For a franchise built on grit and character, Dwelley fits seamlessly. His story resonates in a city where loyalty and blue-collar toughness are part of the culture.
The NFL rarely sees moments where players put sentiment over financial gain. Dwelley’s decision highlights that for some, football remains about family, legacy, and respect. In a league where money usually talks, how many would still choose loyalty?
