The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18 of the 2024-25 NFL season. Saturday night's game between the two AFC North rivals will kick off at 8 p.m. EST from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Here's a look at the weather report and conditions for the Steelers-Bengals contest.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers weather report for Week 18
Per reports, the game at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday night is expected to kick off in below-freezing conditions, with temperatures around 20.9°F. There will also be a 72% cloud cover over the ground, which should get clearer as the game progresses. There is no expected rain during the contest.
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The wind speed of 13.9 miles per hour from the west, with gusts up to 20 mph, could affect both teams' passing games. The temperature is also expected to drop to 18.9°F at the end of regulation time. Hence, players on either team should be strapped up for a cold and challenging outing in Pittsburgh.
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. EST on Saturday
- Expected Temperature: 20.9°F
- Showers: No expected rain during the game
- Wind: 13.9 miles per hour from the west with gusts up to 20 mph
How to watch Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers? TV schedule and live stream details for Week 18 game
The Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) Week 18 game will be broadcast live on ESPN, where Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (analyst) will be in the announcers' booth. Lisa Salters will report from the sidelines. Fans can also live stream the contest on Fubo.
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. EST
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Steelers have already qualified for the playoffs. They can win the AFC North if they beat the Bengals on Saturday, and if the Baltimore Ravens lose to the Cleveland Browns earlier in the day. Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will lead the offense for Pittsburgh.
Meanwhile, the Bengals can qualify for the postseason only if they beat the Steelers and hope for a few other results to go their way in Week 18.
Along with a win over Pittsburgh, Cincinnati also needs the New York Jets to beat the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Denver Broncos. Star quarterback Joe Burrow will lead the offense for the Bengals in the regular-season finale.
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