With the Pittsburgh Steelers off this week , they only lost a half - game in the standings .
What it means : The Bengals are now 8 - 2 and still very much in control of the AFC North .
With the Pittsburgh Steelers off this week , Bengals only lost a half - game in the standings .
What it means : The Bengals are now 8 - 2 and still very much in control of the AFC North .