Steelers vs. Bengals: Dec. 23, 2023

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt talks to an official after a play that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin challenges and wins while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith intercepts the ball while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack tackle Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson celebrates an interception while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson celebrates an interception while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris runs the ball while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers fans cheer while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. celebrates while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett walks onto the field after watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt high-fives fans after playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph talks with fans after playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph walks into the tunnel after playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt high-fives fans after playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, 30, finds an open hole against Cinncinatti game at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023. Pittsburgh won 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, 97, and linebacker Myles Jack,16, combine for a sack on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning in the game at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023. The Steelers topped Cincinnati 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Steelers offense celebrate the games opening touchdown with George Pickens, 14, game at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023. The Steelers topped Cincinnati 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, 90, forces a fumble on a sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, 6, at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023. Cincinatti recovered the fumble. Pittsburgh won 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, 90, dives for a sack on a sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, 6, at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023. Pittsburgh won 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, 14, taps his toes on a catch in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023. Pittsburgh won 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, 14, taps his toes on a catch in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023. Pittsburgh won 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, 99, and Alex Highsmith combine for a sack on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, 6, at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023. Pittsburgh topped the Bengals 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Steelers fans cheer during Renegade at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023 against the Bengals. Pittsburgh won 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, 30, finds an open hole against Cinncinatti game at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, December 23, 2023. Pittsburgh won 34-11.
(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris extends after running the ball while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning throws the ball while under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph runs out of the pocket while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
The Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate on the sideline after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens dances after making a play against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning throws the ball while under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Chandon Sullivan celebrates while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson defends Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins who drops a pass at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson celebrates defending Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
A Pittsburgh Steelers fan celebrates while they play the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers head Coach Mike Tomlin gestures while he watches a play that he challenges while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
A Pittsburgh Steelers fan’s waves their terrible towels while they play the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren dives with the ball while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
A Pittsburgh Steelers fan waves their terrible towel while they play the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
A Pittsburgh Steelers fan waves their terrible towel while they play the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack tackle Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith celebrates after catching an interception against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew high-fives fans after playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Accisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-11. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson catches an interception against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson celebrates an interception against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. warms up before he plays the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches his players warm up before playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches his players warm up before playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, right, stretches before playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson during warm-ups before playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shakes Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo’s hand during warm-ups before playing the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph licks his fingers while warming up before he plays the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, center, warms up before he plays the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, right, warms up before he plays the Cincinnati Bengals at the Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
From left: Garret Fleet, Don “Pope Yinzer” Zadach, and Tom Fleet, tailgate at Gold Lot 2 before the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Don “Pope Yinzer” Zadach tailgates at Gold Lot 2 before the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Garret Fleet shotguns a beer as he tailgates at Gold Lot 2 before the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Lisa Trent of Brentwood feeds Joe Winklmann of Brookline chili as they tailgate on top of the West General Robinson before the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws during warmups before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
A Pittsburgh Steelers fan dressed as Santa holds up a defense sign during warmups before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during warmups before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick sits on the bench watching warmups before the start of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III catches a ball during warmups before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) arrives before the start of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)