
Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was carted from the field after making a tackle in the first half. He reportedly suffered a spinal cord contusion and remains in a Cincinnati hospital.
The game was marred by 20 penalties, including a Bengals record 13 for 173 yards. Cincinnati linebacker Vontaze Burfict was also carted from the field in the second half after being hit by Steelers rookie wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster.
The Steelers took back the #1-seed in the AFC over New England. They will host Baltimore for a Sunday Night Football game at Heinz Field this weekend.