The Cincinnati Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a season-opening clash at Paycor Stadium on Sunday.
And while most encounters between the Bengals and Steelers have plenty of storylines worth talking about, this one feels especially notable.
The Bengals, after all, crushed the Steelers over the course of two games last year before going to the Super Bowl. And while Cincinnati did that, Pittsburgh battles the reality of a post-Ben Roethlisberger era, among other issues.
Here’s a look at some of the bigger storylines that will unfold on the field and in general for both teams when the AFC North rivals link up.