Eleven weeks into the regular season, the 5-4 Pittsburgh Steelers face a crucial divisional showdown against the 3-6 Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. With the Bengals threatening to close the gap in the AFC North standings, the Steelers must focus on three offensive keys to secure a vital Week 11 victory.
**Win the Third-Down Battle**
One of the main reasons Pittsburgh’s offense struggled in last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers was their poor third-down conversion rate. Controlling third downs could very well determine the outcome of this AFC North matchup. The Steelers need to find a way to sustain drives and keep their offense on the field to hold an advantage in this critical divisional game.
**Feed Roman Wilson**
Wide receiver Roman Wilson has seen increasing involvement in recent weeks and could be poised for a breakout performance against a vulnerable Bengals defense. With Calvin Austin III struggling to make a significant impact and DK Metcalf facing heavy double coverage, Wilson has a golden opportunity to step up and become a key playmaker in Week 11.
**Get Jaylen Warren More Touches**
Facing one of the league’s worst run defenses, the Steelers must get the football into the hands of Jaylen Warren as often as possible. Warren has emerged as arguably the best player on Pittsburgh’s offense, and a big rushing game from him—potentially eclipsing 150 yards—would give the Steelers their best chance to overcome the Joe Flacco-led Bengals, who have been scoring points with relative ease lately.
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