3 REASON WHY THE STEELERS WILL WIN

1) Ben Roethlisberger — Roethlisberger hasn’t hit his stride since returning, but has always played some of his best football against the Bengals.

2) Troy Polamalu — Polamalu had one of his worst games against the Saints. That won’t happen two weeks in a row to guy like Polamalu.

3) Monday Madness — The Steelers have the second most wins on Monday Night Football (38) and have a 12-4 in prime-time games under Mike Tomlin over the past four years.

3 REASONS WHY THE STEELERS WILL LOSE

1) Special teams — Bernard Scott last year returned a kick for a TD against the Steelers. Kicker Jeff Reed has been erractic missing five of six kicks from 45 yards and out.

2) Ocho-Owens — Cincinnati receivers Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens might be more style the substance, but still have the ability to make plays in the passing game.

3) It’s Benson — Running back Cedric Benson is a punishing runner and could present problems for Ziggy Hood, who really wasn’t tested against the Saints.

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