Bengals can keep points tally rising

Pittsburgh's Antonio Brown scored two touchdowns against WashingtonCredit: Patrick Smith

It looks likely that these teams will be fighting it out for the AFC North again this year and last year’s playoff defeat to Pittsburgh should have Cincinnati itching for revenge at Heinz Field.

The Steelers demonstrated again what a strong offence they will have this season in their 38-16 over Washington with star receiver Antonio Brown grabbing two touchdowns and stand-in running back DeAngelo Williams racking up 143 yards.

They definitely did not need the good fortune the Bengals enjoyed in sneaking past the New York Jets as a missed extra point and a blocked field goal helped them to a 23-22 success.

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Ian WilkersonRacing Post Sport

Published on 17 September 2016inNFL tips

Last updated 17:07, 17 September 2016

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