Not so long ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked like a legitimate dark horse to make the Super Bowl. They had a stout defense at every level, and their offense had been fairly efficient with Russell Wilson at the helm.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. said the Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals is a "very personal game."

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expects to have a fully healthy active roster when his team plays host to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. That includes the return of one defensive starter that was absent for Pittsburgh's 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to face the Cincinnati Bengals’ prolific passing attack without starting cornerback Donte Jackson, who will be inactive for Saturday night’s season finale at Acrisure Stadium.

Coming off a Christmas Day loss to the Chiefs, the Steelers are expecting a couple of players back for Saturday’s matchup with the Bengals.

The Steelers are looking healthier as they move into Week 18. Head coach Mike Tomlin said at a press conference on Monday that he expects cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to return to action against the Bengals after missing last Wednesday's loss to the Chiefs with a knee injury and it looks like quarterback Justin Fields is also on track to be available.

Joe Burrow briefly exited the Bengals ' must-win game against the Steelers after getting sacked by multiple defenders. The sack took place midway through the third quarter with the Bengals ahead 13-7.