Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward (86) celebrates with teammate Willie Colon (74) catching a pass from Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a 30-yard gain against the San Diego Chargers during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. The Steelers won 11-10.

PITTSBURGH (AP) _ If the Cincinnati Bengals are seeking retribution for his hit that broke linebacker Keith Rivers' jaw last month, Hines Ward said they know where to find him Thursday night.



Revenge factor or not, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver expects it will be the Bengals — as usual — that end up getting the worst of the AFC North matchup physically.



"I always keep my head on a swivel," Ward said Tuesday. "It's football. ... Their heads should be on a swivel."



Some Bengals players hinted at payback after Ward's block ended Rivers' season during Pittsburgh's 38-10 victory on Oct. 19. Rivers, who can't oppose Ward again until next season, said, "You reap what you sow. What goes around comes around."



The Bengals ramped down such talk Tuesday, no doubt trying to prevent any distractions during a short work week before a rivalry game.



"It's all part of the game.