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need for Wednesday Color Rush Qadree Ollison Jersey , Sept. 26 We’re midway through the workweek, which means our Saints loss hangovers have mainly subsided and we’re dipping into the well of cautious optimism for Sunday. The Bengals last came to town in October of 2010, a meeting which saw the Falcons come away with a victory. We’ll lean on that and hope for a similar outcome as we head through the week. For today? Piping hot Falcoholinks bright and early. Benefit or doubt? Coach Dan Quinn has transformed the Falcons since his arrival in 2015. He’s put an emphasis on forging bonds through brotherhood, brought some aggression to a team that once slunk off the field after a late hit on Matt Ryan, and revitalized a defense that’s been feeble since the time of Pangaea.The Football Gods, angry and merciless as they are, have taken a metaphysical scythe to Atlanta’s defense, leaving a potential top-five unit in utter disarray. Free agent options are available, but at a long-term cost that may imperil the Falcons’ ability to secure their top-tier talent. Dan Quinn told us that the team would turn inward to fill the defensive holes, and David Walker argues that he deserves the benefit of the doubt in that decision.The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz provides the counterpoint to that argument, preferring that the Falcons seek outside help. Tip-toeing between those two schools of thought, on Tuesday afternoon the Falcons brought back a familiar face in safety Sharrod Neasman and signed linebacker Bruce Carter. Not big name free agent pieces, but quality depth acquisitions nevertheless.Benefit or doubt? Pick your poison. Falcons - Saints 101 The offense looked near omnipotent at points, special teams failed when it could least afford to, and the defense gave up enough yards that it registered as a destination outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Google Maps. This was a game the Falcons should have won and managed to lose Qadree Ollison Atlanta Falcons Jersey , in large part due to shoddy defensive play. Our Eric Robinson gritted his teeth and took a look at the lessons learned from Sunday’s loss, and what the Falcons must do if they hope to get back on track. A.J. Green unavailable? Falcons’ superstar wide receiver Julio Jones and Bengals superstar wide receiver have never once faced off in an NFL game, and this marquee matchup of two of the league’s best may be in doubt for Sunday. A.J. Green suffered a groin injury in the Bengals’ loss to the Panthers, and his status is up in the air for Week 4. Desperate for a win at home, Falcons fans would of course relish the opportunity to face Cincinnati without A.J. Green. But in all honesty, we’re eager to see two of the NFL’s most dynamic receivers go head-to-head. Green’s status will of course be updated as the week moves along.What worked and what hurtCalvin Ridley was near unstoppable against the Saints, Matt Ryan continued his recent high-level of play, and Vic Beasley made an appearance on our plane of existence. But mixed in with all the positives were some glaring negatives that turned the tide of the game. Give ‘em a look in this week’s edition of Hat Tips & Head-Scratchers. PITTSBURGH (2-2-1) at CINCINNATI (4-1)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBSOPENING LINE — Bengals by 2 陆RECORD VS. SPREAD — Pittsburgh 2-3, Cincinnati 4-1SERIES RECORD — Steelers lead 62-35LAST MEETING — Steelers beat Bengals 23-20, Dec. 4, 2017LAST WEEK — Steelers beat Falcons 41-17; Bengals beat Dolphins 27-17AP PRO32 RANKING — Steelers No. 12, Bengals No. 5STEELERS OFFENSE — OVERALL (8), RUSH (27) Youth Qadree Ollison Jersey , PASS (4).STEELERS DEFENSE — OVERALL (29), RUSH (15t), PASS (29).BENGALS OFFENSE — OVERALL (17), RUSH (23), PASS (15).BENGALS DEFENSE — OVERALL (25), RUSH (23), PASS (21).STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Steelers won last six in series, nine of 10 and 14 of 17. Bengals are 8-24 vs. Steelers under coach Marvin Lewis, including 2-15 at Paul Brown Stadium. ... Steelers overcame 17-0 deficit to win last meeting in Cincinnati. Ryan Shazier hurt spinal cord in game. Teams combined for four penalties for unnecessary roughness, one for unsportsmanlike conduct, one for taunting, one for roughing the passer, and two 15-yard penalties for grabbing facemask. Cincinnati set club record with 173 yards in penalties. ... QB Ben Roethlisberger is 24-4-1 in his native Ohio, including postseason. He's 13-2 at Paul Brown Stadium with 23 TDs Black Desmond Trufant Jersey , 10 INTs. ... Roethlisberger has three games with three TDs, tied for most in NFL. ... RB James Conner ran for 110 yards and two TDs, had four catches for 75 yards in win over Atlanta. He joined Jim Brown as only players with two games in first five of season that included 100 yards rushing, 50 receiving and two TDs rushing. ... LB T.J. Watt had three sacks vs. Falcons, is tied with brother DE J.J. Watt and Bengals DT Geno Atkins for NFL lead with six sacks. ...WR Antonio Brown coming off first 100-yard game of season. Brown averaging 10.7 yards per catch, well below career average of 13.4 yards. ... K Chris Boswell struggling after reaching Pro Bowl last season. Boswell just 3 for 6 on field goals and 14 of 17 on extra points. ... Steelers ranked 29th in defense through five weeks. Team has finished worse than 20th in yards allowed just once since 1991 (21st in 2015). ... DE Michael Johnson had 22-yard INT return for TD and DE Sam Hubbard had 19-yard fumble return for TD in win over Dolphins, first time two Bengals defensive linemen scored in same game. Bengals' defense has three returns for TDs. ... Bengals overcame 17-point deficit for eighth time in club history to beat Dolphins. ... QB Andy Dalton is 3-11 vs. Steelers with 17 TDs, 13 INTs. ... Dalton needs 171 yards passing to move ahead of Boomer Esiason for second on team career list. ... WR A.J. Green has 62 receiving TDs, one shy of Carl Pickens for second on team list. ... Fantasy tip: Conner looking for another big game against defense that has trouble covering multipurpose back. Miami's Kenyan Drake had seven catches for 69 yards, including 22-yard TD, to go along with six runs for 46 yards.