Samaje Perine Week 7 Preview vs. the Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in Week 7 (Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET), up against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are ranked 16th in terms of rushing yards conceded, at 110.6 per game.

So far this year, Perine has received 15 carries and rushed for 68 yards (11.3 ypg). Perine also has caught six passes for 24 yards (4.0 ypg).

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Perine vs. the Steelers

• Perine vs the Steelers (since 2021): 5 GP / 14.6 RUSH YPG / 0 RUSH TD
• The Steelers have let two opposing rushers to pile up 100 or more yards in a game during the 2025 season.
• Three opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Pittsburgh this year.
• The Steelers have allowed two or more rushing TDs to just one opposing rusher this season.
• The rush defense of the Steelers is allowing 110.6 yards per game on the ground this year, which ranks 16th in the league.
• The Steelers have the No. 9 defense in the NFL in rushing touchdowns allowed, giving up four this season (0.8 per game).

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Perine Rushing Insights

• Perine has gone over his rushing yards total once in two opportunities this season.
• The Bengals pass on 65.5% of their plays and run on 34.5%. They are 28th in NFL action in points scored.
• His team has attempted 108 rushes this season. He's handled 15 of those carries (13.9%).
• Perine has no rushing touchdowns in five games this season.

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Perine's Recent Performance