CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals have fired coach Marvin Lewis after 16 years with Cincinnati.
The move came a day after the team’s season-ending loss to AFC North rival Pittsburgh.
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 287 yards and a touchdown, newly acquired kicker Matt McCrane booted three field goals and the Steelers edged the Bengals 16-13.
Still, it wasn’t enough for Pittsburgh to win its third straight AFC North title. The Steelers (9-6-1) saw their chance at capturing the division end when Baltimore held off Cleveland 26-24.