4 key matchups to watch in Bengals vs. Steelers

Key Points:

• The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers, both with 6-2 records, will face off in a crucial Sunday Night Football game at Paycor Stadium for first place in the AFC North division.
• Key matchup includes Bengals tackle Amarius Mims, who has allowed only five pressures this season, against Steelers' star defender TJ Watt, who has already surpassed his previous season's sack total with 7.5 sacks in eight games.
• Bengals linebacker Jordan Battle will have a tough challenge containing Steelers' tight end Darnell Washington, who gained 67 yards against Cincinnati in their Week 3 meeting.
• Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, who racked up 117 rushing yards and 49 receiving yards in the previous matchup, will be a focal point for Bengals defenders Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr., who need to improve on their earlier performance.
• Bengals running back Chase Brown, showing recent improvement and strong blocking skills, may need to deliver a breakout rushing performance to help Cincinnati balance their offense and contain Pittsburgh's pass rush for a potential division lead.