CINCINNATI —

The Cincinnati Bengals lost their fourth straight game last Sunday, falling on the road to the Green Bay Packers, but there was at least one bright spot offensively.

New quarterback Joe Flacco, playing in his first game since being traded from the Cleveland Browns last week, connected with star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase 10 times for 94 yards and a touchdown. Advertisement

This week, Flacco and Chase will look to keep strengthening their connection as the Pittsburgh Steelers come to Paycor Stadium for a Thursday Night Football showdown.

Some around the NFL say the 2-4 Bengals are facing a “must-win” game against the Steelers, but Flacco and Chase downplayed that sentiment on Tuesday.

“It’s tough to put that kind of pressure on yourself and your team,” Flacco said. “You

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