Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth catches a 19-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Russell Wilson against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Pittsburgh Steelers came up short in their 19-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Saturday night. Both

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not need to win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, with the AFC North out of reach, and the only thing at stake was a guarantee for the No. 5 seed, instead of having to wait until Sunday to learn their postseason fate.

Freiermuth recorded eight receptions on 11 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 19-17 loss to the Bengals.

Joe Burrow passed for 277 yards and one touchdown and the Cincinnati Bengals remained alive in the AFC playoff race by notching a 19-17 victory over the host Pittsburgh Steelers

Watch Pat Freiermuth's best catches from his 85-yard, 1 touchdown game vs. the Bengals during Week 18 of the 2024 season

The Bengals played keep-away from the Steelers over the course of the game, using a ball-control quick passing to move the ball and eat up nearly 40 minutes in time of possession. Cincinnati ran 71 plays to just 58 for the Steelers.

Despite their best efforts to give it away, the Cincinnati Bengals managed to secure a crucial must-win victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joe Burrow

The Bengals trolled the Steelers by blasting Renegade in their locker room after Saturday night's 19-17 win at Acrisure Stadium.

The Cincinnati Bengals closed out their regular season with a road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cincinnati's playoff hopes are now in the hands of other teams.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson addressed his chemistry with WR George Pickens after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18.