Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger does not like where the team's rivalry with the Cincinnati Bengals is heading. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Big Ben Blast

A recent report indicated that injured Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow plans to return to action this season regardless of the team's record. However, that information was shared before Cincinnati fell to 3-7 via a disheartening 34-12 loss to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers this past Sunday.

PITTSBURGH -- When Darius Slay was listed as out for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals, it pointed to a chance for James Pierre to showcase what he could do.

Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) runs with the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill (23) and safety Geno Stone (22) during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

There was some slight hope that the Samaje Perine injury for the Cincinnati Bengals could create an interesting opening for an exciting rookie, never mind creating a fantasy football sleeper in the process. So much for that, though.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is reportedly progressing well since the team's decision to open his practice window last week.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt was injured during the team's NFL Week 11 game against Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor addresses the media to start Week 12. The Bengals host the Patriots at Paycor Stadium on Nov. 23.