The Bengals are still alive for the NFL playoffs, but the path is difficult after another AFC loss to the Steelers. Here's how the path.

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 44-38 at at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday. Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 414 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Najee Harris ran for 75 yards and one touchdown.

Before the season began, the Week 14 edition of Monday Night Football between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys was circled on the calendar as a likely

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor addresses the media as his team begins to prepare for their NFL Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Bengals are coming off a home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13 and the Cowboys are coming off a win over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving.

Why would anyone consider backing them with Week 14 NFL bets? That's because they are coming off a mini-bye, playing at home, and welcoming a Saints team that isn't used to playing in the elements that New York City can present.