Coach Marvin Lewis routinely shows his Bengals players video of egregious

conduct from around the league as a way of trying to keep them in line. Exhibit A would be their game last December against the Steelers.The Bengals were penalized 13 times for a club-record 173 yards during another meltdown against Pittsburgh at Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers overcame a 17-point deficit with the help of Cincinnati's damaging penalties Cincinnati Bengals Hoodie , finishing off a 23-20 victory that was their sixth in the row in the series .Penalties have figured prominently in the streak, including penalties on Vontaze Burfict and Adam "Pacman" Jones that helped Pittsburgh pull out an 18-16 playoff victory in the 2015 season."We can't have any dumb penalties, any outbursts, anything like that," cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick said. "We've got to stay focused. It's Pittsburgh week. Everybody's going to be hyped up, ramped up."The AFC North rivalry has big implications for a mid-October game. The Bengals (4-1) are off to their best start since 2015, when they won the division, and could put some distance between themselves and the Steelers (2-2-1) . A loss would essentially even things up. The teams end the season with a game at Heinz Field.For the Bengals, it's about keeping their cool when tensions escalate."Every game I've been in against the Steelers, there's been some type of aggressive hits or something dirty going on," said receiver Tyler Boyd, who has played against his hometown team three times. "You can't go out and play scared. You can't go play frightened. You've just got to go out and hit. It's hit or be hit."The Monday night game last December included nine major penalties and led to two suspensions.William Jackson got an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty; Geno Atkins was flagged for roughing the passer; A.J. Green and Clayton Fejedelem got 15-yard facemask penalties; and George Iloka got an unnecessary roughness penalty for hitting Antonio Brown in the head. Iloka also got a one-game suspension that was reduced to a fine.Pittsburgh's Le'Veon Bell and Brian Allen were flagged for unnecessary roughness. JuJu Smith-Schuster got a 15-yard penalty for a blindside hit on Burfict, and another penalty for standing over the linebacker and talking trash. Smith-Schuster also got a one-game suspension.Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree says there's a difference between this rivalry game and all the others."Cincinnati game: I hit you as hard as I can, you hit me as hard as you can, but we're going to talk trash after the play," Dupree said. "It's a real-life fight out there."Both Lewis and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin talked to their teams after the game last December Youth Customized Cincinnati Bengals Jerseys , trying to rein in the conduct. Some Bengals veterans are reinforcing the message that they can't let their emotions lead to another loss."The vets are going to be able to remind the young players of it — just talk about keeping your composure in games like this, things they probably did in college and big games, too," defensive end Carlos Dunlap said.Lewis reminded his team of penalties this week. Cincinnati was able to overcome a 17-0 deficit and beat the Dolphins 27-17 on Sunday in part because of Miami's penalties. The Bengals' first touchdown drive was aided by Martrell Spaight's unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and an unnecessary roughness penalty on T.J. McDonald."That's what the ramifications are — you're hurting our opportunity to win," Lewis said. "You're really putting a dagger in our opportunity to win."NO GIO AGAIN: Running back Giovani Bernard was held out of practice again Thursday as he recovers from a knee injury, an indication he won't be ready for the Steelers game. Bernard also sat out the win over Miami, putting the onus on Joe Mixon. Tight end Tyler Kroft also missed a second straight day of practice with a foot injury. Jackson (knee), receiver John Ross (groin) and offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi (wrist) were limited.AP Sports Writer Will Graves contributed to this report.4 ways the Bengals’ 53-man roster could change by Week 1 Although the Bengals’ roster was cut down to 53 players on Saturday, it is by no means set. Some players may be sent to Injured/Reserve, while others will be cut to make room for players add through waiver claims and free agent acquisitions.Here are a few changes that could be coming before the Bengals take on the Colts on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET1. Cody Core has been dealing with a back injury and could potentially be put on Injured/Reserve to start the year. Bengals fans everywhere breathed a sigh of relief when the team decided to keep Auden Tate. This means they have seven receivers on the roster and would still be in good position if they put Core on IR. It seems likely this happens pretty soon.2. Davontae Harris is one of six corners who made the “final” roster. If the Bengals placed him on IR, they would still have William Jackson, Dre Kirkpatrick, Darqueze Dennard, Tony McRae and Darius Phillips. He’s been dealing with a knee injury. It’s also probable the Bengals sign another cornerback, whether that’s bringing back KeiVarae Russell, who was cut on Saturday www.bengalsauthorizedshops.com , or bringing in a new player.3. Ryan Hewitt, Michael Johnson, and T.J. Johnson all have enough tenure that the Bengals could bring them back as free agents without them having to clear waivers. These returns seem unlikely to occur in the immediate future, but Marvin Lewis didn’t close the door on re-signing the veterans who were cut on Saturday. Hewitt’s departure was due to a lack of use in the new offensive philosophy more than his performance, so it’s unlikely he’ll return. Michael Johnson’s departure signals a confidence in the development of Carl Lawson, Jordan Willis, and Sam Hubbard. Johnson could reunite with former Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther in Oakland as the Raiders may be desperate for pass rush help with the departure of Khalil Mack. Feeling good about rookie Billy Price and knowing that Trey Hopkins can fill in at center if needed allowed the Bengals to move on from T.J. Johnson, so he is also unlikely to come back in the immediate future, but could be someone whose number they keep handy in case of emergency. 4. Are the Bengals feeling good at quarterback with Jeff Driskel backing up Andy Dalton? It’s possible they look to the waiver wire or free agent market to sign another backup quarterback or even replace Driskel. The Steelers waived Landry Jones on Saturday, so he could be someone the Bengals turn to. Some other recently-cut options include Jake Rudock, rookie draft pick Tanner Lee, Bryce Petty, Tom Savage and EJ Manuel.Whether the Bengals place Core and/or Harris on IR — or make any of these other moves — the team is surely looking over the waiver wire and considering how to improve the roster before Week 1.