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.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are 4-8 following Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers at Paycor Stadium. They fall to 1-7 in one-score games this season, with their lone win coming in Cleveland when the Browns scored a garbage time touchdown to trim Cincinnati's lead to 21-14.

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.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ season of heartbreak continued in Week 11. Joe Burrow and Co. overcame a 21-point third-quarter lead to the Los Angeles Chargers, only to lose when J.K. Dobbins scored a last-minute touchdown.