The Cincinnati Bengals remained alive in the AFC playoff race by holding off a spirited fightback from the Pittsburgh Steelers to notch a 19-17 victory on Saturday night.

Joe Burrow passed for 277 yards and one touchdown while Ja’Marr Chase had 10 receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown and Cade York also kicked four field goals.

Cincinnati (9-8) won their fifth game on the spin and subjected the Steelers (10-7) – who have already locked in a playoff place – to a fourth straight defeat.

The Bengals need the Denver Broncos to lose and Miami Dolphins to lose or tie their respective games on Sunday to secure a playoff berth.

Stats leaders

Cincinnati Bengals:

• Passing: Joe Burrow, 37/46, 277 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
• Rushing: Khalil Herbert, 20 carries, 69 yards
• Receiving: Ja’Marr Chase, 10 catches, 96 yards, 1 TD

Pittsburgh Steelers:

• Passing: Russell Wilson, 17/31, 148 yards, 1 TD
• Rushing: Najee Harris, 12 carries, 36 yards, 1 TD
• Receiving: Pat Freirmuth, 8 catches, 85 yards, 1 TD

Scoring summary

Pittsburgh – eliminated from the AFC North race earlier on Saturday when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns – scored 10 points to Cincinnati’s three in the final quarter but could not complete the comeback.

Russell Wilson was 17-of-31 passing for 148 yards and one touchdown for the Steelers while Pat Freiermuth had eight receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown.

The Steelers will either be the No 5 or No 6 seed in the AFC playoffs.

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