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

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 trolled the Steelers by blasting Renegade in their locker room after Saturday night's 19-17 win at Acrisure Stadium.

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.

Freiermuth recorded eight receptions on 11 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 19-17 loss to the Bengals.

Watch Pat Freiermuth's best catches from his 85-yard, 1 touchdown game vs. the Bengals during Week 18 of the 2024 season

The Steelers defense has kept buying the offense chances on Saturday night and the offense finally took advantage of one in the fourth quarter.

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.

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