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http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_001232743.html?keyword=topstory
The Steelers (11-5) will play AFC North champion Cincinnati, a 37-3 loser to Kansas City, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in a wild-card game. Pittsburgh won at Cincinnati 27-13 on Oct. 23, but effectively lost the division title with a 38-31 loss to the Bengals in Pittsburgh on Dec. 4.
“We play them twice a year and we know them,†Hines Ward said. “We’ll take our chances going to Cincinnati. ... It’s not going to be easy, but we’re more comfortable with them.â€
Pittsburgh avoided a playoff rematch with New England when the Patriots lost 28-26 to Miami. The Steelers lost AFC championship games at home to the Patriots last season and during the 2001 season.
“It didn’t make any difference to me who we play,†safety Troy Polamalu said. “We have unfinished business with both of them.€