Kicking off Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season with a massive division rivalry matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers will look to maintain their control over the AFC North as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals from Paycor Stadium.
Primed for a dominant showing on primetime, back the Steelers to take care of business on the road as they cover the spread as favourites against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football Week 7.
PIT Steelers Spread -5.5
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Thursday Night Football Best Bet: Steelers to Cover the Spread (-5.5)
Coming off their blowout victory against the Cleveland Browns in Week 6, the AFC North-leading Steelers are ready to build upon their lead in the division. Taking on a Bengals squad that has now lost four straight games, the Steelers will have no trouble steamrolling their opponents.
Sporting arguably the best defence in the entire NFL, the Steelers are a nightmare matchup for the Bengals. With their offensive line unable to stop a nosebleed, the Steelers are set to find more holes in the Bengals’ offence than a Prairie Dog town in the summer.
Offensively, the Steelers and their star quarterback Aaron Rodgers should have no problem finding the end zone against the Bengals. With the ageless wonder Rodgers continuing to play at a Pro Bowl level, the Steelers are set for an offensive explosion against a Bengals defence that allows the third-most points against per game (30.5) in the NFL this season.
Look for this primetime affair to be a cakewalk for the Steelers as they beat the brakes off the Bengals, covering the 5.5-point spread with ease, and starting your Week 7 NFL bets off on the right foot with a big win on Thursday Night Football.
Steelers vs. Bengals Betting Trends
- The Steelers are 3-1 as favourites this season; 2-0 as road favourites in 2025
- The Steelers are 1-0 ATS in divisional play
- The Bengals are 2-4 ATS in 2025
- The Bengals are 4-2 when it comes to hitting the over in 2025
Player Props to Watch on Thursday Night Football
- WR D.K. Metcalf Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+125) – Has scored in four straight games played
- QB Aaron Rodgers 200+ Passing Yards (-185) – 80% Hit rate in 2025
- RB Chase Brown under 46.5 Rushing Yards (-110) – Hit in four straight games (season high of 47)
- TE Noah Fant over 20+ Receiving Yards – 80% Hit rate in 2025 (No Gesicki should mean increase in targets)
Thursday Night Football Injury Report
Steelers
- CB Darius Slay (Shoulder) – Questionable
- WR Calvin Austin III (Shoulder) – Questionable
- S Miles Killebrew (Knee) – OUT
Bengals
- EDGE Trey Hendrickson (Hip) – Questionable
- WR Charlie Jones (Ribs) – Questionable
- TE Tanner Hudson (Concussion) – Questionable
- TE Mike Gesicki (Pectortal) – OUT