Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth catches a 19-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Russell Wilson against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Pittsburgh Steelers came up short in their 19-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Saturday night. Both

If the Pittsburgh Steelers still have their sights set on winning the AFC North, they must beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18 and then hope the Cleveland Browns can upset the Baltimore Ravens.

The Cincinnati Bengals closed out their regular season with a road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cincinnati's playoff hopes are now in the hands of other teams.

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not need to win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, with the AFC North out of reach, and the only thing at stake was a guarantee for the No. 5 seed, instead of having to wait until Sunday to learn their postseason fate.

The Bengals played keep-away from the Steelers over the course of the game, using a ball-control quick passing to move the ball and eat up nearly 40 minutes in time of possession. Cincinnati ran 71 plays to just 58 for the Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson addressed his chemistry with WR George Pickens after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18.

Despite their best efforts to give it away, the Cincinnati Bengals managed to secure a crucial must-win victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joe Burrow

The Bengals survived a narrow win over the Steelers on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive, though they'll need some help on Sunday.

The Cincinnati Bengals still have a chance to make the playoffs after their defense stepped up for a 19-17 victory over the Steelers on Saturday night.

Watch Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth's best catches vs. the Cincinnati Bengals during Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season.