However, the game was marred by a contentious moment involving star quarterback Joe Burrow. During the Bengals’ first drive of the third quarter, Burrow endured a heavy hit from Steelers defenders Nate Herbig and Cameron Heyward.

Perhaps the most consistent thing you'll see in an NFL season is inconsistency from the officials when it comes to flags, particularly roughing the passer calls. During the Cincinnati Bengals' opening drive of the third quarter in today's game against the Steelers,

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The Cincinnati Bengals were able to notch a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but there was a scary moment for star quarterback Joe Burrow as he took a hit that many fans seem to think should have been roughing the passer.

Joe Burrow passed for 277 yards and a touchdown, and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 19-17 win over the floundering Pittsburgh Steelers.

However, against Pittsburgh, the Bengals suffered a scare that could have impacted them going forward if they were to make the playoffs. Roughly halfway through the third quarter,

Joe Burrow was taken from the field and assessed for a concussion on Saturday evening after taking a heavy hit in the third quarter. The Cinciannti Bengals quarterback was slow to get up after being sacked by Nick Herbig. Burrow was first taken to the medical tent for an initial evaluation before returning to the team bench.

On third-and-1 from the 4-yard line, Cameron Heyward blew up the play by throwing the guard into Joe Burrow's lap and Nick Herbig cleaned it up by sacking the QB. Burrow remained down after it ...

Heyward thinks he can get that elusive ring this year. “I like us versus anybody,” he said. "You can say I'm blowing smoke. But I do.”