Bengals confident after pounding AFC North rival Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a touchdown catch as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs between Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) as he scrambles his way to a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, bottom, is hit by defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) as he scrambles his way to a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)