Steelers vs Bengals, 10/19

Today, the 4-1 Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 0-6 Cincinnati Bungles Bengals. The Steelers are nearly 10-point favorites on the road, but is this a trap game?

Here are the keys to the game for the Steelers according to the Sporting News:

1. Run the ball. The best way for the offensive line to gain cohesion and increase efficiency is run the ball, something they were able to do in their last outing, even without Willie Parker. But Parker should be back against the Bengals, and Mewelde Moore has shown he can alleviate some of the workload.

2. Take shorter drops. Roethlisberger has been under a lot of pressure, but he discovered in the second half against the Jaguars he could have success -- and limit his hits -- by throwing off three-step drops. Part of the problem with some of his sacks has been holding on to the ball too long.

3. Prevent third downs. The defense is efficient shutting down the run and getting off the field on third down. One problem against the Bengals, though, is their ability to get third-down stops with wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who runs routes underneath the coverage.

Game Prediction: Steelers 35, Bengals 14 (no trap)