While the Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) are off to an unusually fast start, the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) are struggling to find an identity on offense. We’ll see if the tandem of Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy can get things pointed in a better direction in this AFC North tilt. On the betting side, I’m locked in on three players that could be central to the outcome.
There’s a natural crossover between fantasy football and NFL player prop bets. If you haven’t participated in sports betting but love fantasy sports, this is as fine as any place to begin. You can wager as little as pennies just to get your feet wet. Aside from the thrill of winning real money, it’s a fun way to test your knowledge and prognostication skills.
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Steelers RB Jaylen Warren 92+ Total Yards (-113)
With Rico Dowdle (toe) ruled out, Warren is positioned to operate as the lead back for Pittsburgh in Week 3. Through two games, the tandem of Warren and Dowdle has averaged 23 combined touches. Warren is averaging 5.4 yards per touch this year. At that rate, 20 touches would push him over 100 yards.
Bengals WR Tee Higgins 60+ Receiving Yards (+104)
While Ja’Marr Chase had the two-touchdown game last Sunday, Higgins is off to a better overall start, leading the team in targets (16) and receiving yards (154). In two games against Pittsburgh a season ago, Higgins totaled a 9-159-2 line and topped 60 yards both times, and those were with Joey Porter Jr. (back), who is a gametime decision to play this week.
Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth 5+ Receptions (+167)
The Bengals had by far the worst defense against tight ends in 2025, allowing the most receptions and yards to the position. To date, 2026 has been more of the same. That includes a week ago when Dalton Schultz caught 12 passes for 140 yards. Last season, Freiermuth, who is the Steelers’ leading receiver thus far, had a season-best 5-111-2 effort against Cincinnati.
Same-Game Parlay for Bengals at Steelers
If you feel like all three of the above bets will hit, the SGP is worth dropping a few dollars on at the current odds.
