- The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing host to the Cincinnati Bengals in a clash of AFC North squads on Saturday, December 23
- Cincinnati WR Tee Higgins is given 58.5 yards in his receiving yardage prop
- A look at a number of Bengals vs Steelers player props can be found below with odds and picks
Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals currently have their fortunes in the hands of backup quarterbacks. As the NFL playoff bracket shows us, that scenario is working out much better for Cincinnati than for Pittsburgh. does that mean you should back Jake Browning in Saturday’s Bengals vs Steelers props?
The 7-7 Steelers are 0-2 straight up with Mitch Trubisky under center instead of Kenny Pickett. They’ve fallen to the ninth seed in the AFC and are handing the reins to third stringer Mason Rudolph for this game. The 8-6 Bengals, though, are 3-1 since Browning replaced Joe Burrow. Cincinnati has climbed to the #6 AFC seed.
Let’s take a look at how the Bengals vs Steelers player props are shaping up for this clash of AFC North rivals.
Bengals vs Steelers Player Props
| Passer | Completions | Passing Yards | Passing TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Browning (CIN) | 22.5 (O +110 | U -140) | 238.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 1.5 (O +120 | U -150) |
| Mason Rudolph (PIT) | 18.5 (O EVEN | U -130) | 190.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 0.5 (O -220 | U +165) |
| Rusher | Rushing Attempts | Rushing Yards | Rushing + Receiving Yards |
| Joe Mixon (CIN) | 12.5 (O -100 | U -120) | 46.5 (O -120 | U -110) | 69.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
| Najee Harris (PIT) | 12.5 (O -105 | U -125) | 47.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 59.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
| Jaylen Warren (PIT) | 9.5 (O -100 | U -120) | 42.5 (O -120 | U -110) | 67.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
| Chase Brown (CIN) | OFF | 27.5 (O -120 | U -110) | 49.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
| Receiver | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Longest Reception |
| Tee Higgins (CIN) | 4.5 (O +115 | U -150) | 58.5 (O -110 | U -120) | 24.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
| George Pickens (PIT) | 3.5 (O +105 | U -135) | 41.5 (O -120 | U -110) | 19.5 (O -120 | U -110) |
| Diontae Johnson (PIT) | 3.5 (O -130 | U EVEN) | 44.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 19.5 (O -110 | U -120) |
| Tyler Boyd (CIN) | 3.5 (O EVEN | U -130) | 33.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 16.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
| Pat Freiermuth (PIT) | 2.5 (O -140 | U +110) | 25.5 (O -120 | U -110) | 13.5 (O -120 | U -110) |
| Tanner Hudson (CIN) | 2.5 (O +130 | U -180) | 29.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 15.5 (O -105 | U -125) |
| Allen Robinson (PIT) | 1.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 13.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 9.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
Steelers QB Rudolph is being given a passing TD prop of 0.5. His under is set at +165 Cincinnati QB Browning is set with a TD pass prop of 1.5. His over is established at +120. The Bengals are favored by 3 points and the over/under is 37.5 in the NFL odds.
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Bengals vs Steelers Props #1: Pat Freiermuth Receptions
Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth has caught at least three passes in each of the past four games and in six of the last seven contests. This week he gets a Cincinnati defense that is the worst in the NFL at covering the TE, allowing a league-high 97 receptions and 1,015 yards. Freiermuth torched the Bengals for nine receptions and 120 yards in Week 12.
Since Pat Freiermuth went 9/120/0 against CIN in Week 12, he’s posted 3/29/0, 3/18/0 & 3/16/0, flopping badly vs. IND. Snaps & routes have increased each week since coming off IR. Gets CIN again Saturday. They’ve allowed most catches and yards, second-most fantasy points to TEs.
— Nick Mensio (@NickMensio) December 20, 2023
Despite that reality, he remains locked in again this week at 2.5 receptions in the NFL props. Rudolph will be looking for safe, short passes and Freiermuth is going to be an inviting choice.
- Bengals vs Steelers Prop Picks: Pat Freiermuth over 2.5 receptions -140 (1 unit)
Bengals vs Steelers Props #2: Tee Higgins Receiving Yards
Higgins is set with a receiving yardage total of 58.5 yards for this game. He’s gone over that number each of the past two games.
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— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 16, 2023
This week, Ja’Marr Chase (separated shoulder) is out. That makes Higgins WR1 in the Bengals offensive scheme. And Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor let Browning air it out 42 times last week. Higgins figures to be getting plenty of targets and is a good bet for Saturday’s Bengals vs Steelers props.
- Bengals vs Steelers Prop Picks: Tee Higgins Over 58.5 receiving yards -110 (1 unit)
Bengals vs Steelers Touchdown Scorer Props
| Player | Odds to Score 1st TD | Odds to Score Any TD |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon (CIN) | +450 | -102 |
| Najee Harris (PIT) | +550 | +135 |
| Jaylen Warren (PIT) | +800 | +185 |
| Tee Higgins (CIN) | +800 | +185 |
| George Pickens (PIT) | +1100 | +285 |
| Tyler Boyd (CIN) | +1100 | +300 |
| Diontae Johnson (PIT) | +1100 | +300 |
| Chase Brown (CIN) | +1200 | +375 |
| Pat Freiermuth (PIT) | +1500 | +440 |
| Tanner Hudson (CIN) | +1800 | +575 |
| Jake Browning (CIN) | +1800 | +575 |
Cincinnati RB Joe Mixon owns the shortest odds in the anytime touchdown props bets for this game of -102. He’s also given the best odds of getting the game’s first TD at +450.
Bengals vs Steelers Props #3: Najee Harris Anytime Touchdown
When these two teams played at Cincinnati in Week 12, Harris went for a season-high 99 yards rushing and scored a TD. He hasn’t found the end zone since.
The Bengals are the NFL’s #28 run defense, allowing 128.3 yards per game. Cincinnati has surrendered 15 rushing TDs. The Steelers will be running the ball with Rudolph under center. They’ll be feeding Harris the rock.
- Bengals vs Steelers Prop Picks: Najee Harris Anytime Touchdown Scorer +135 (1 unit)
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