Bengals fans donating to Bortles' charity as thanks for beating Steelers

Taking a cue from the Bills Mafia, Cincinnati Bengals fans have been showing their appreciation to Blake Bortles and the Jacksonville Jaguars for eliminating the Pittsburgh Steelers by donating to the quarterback's charity.

The Blake Bortles Foundation has received nearly $5,000 in donations from more than 100 Bengals fans since the Jaguars defeated the Steelers - Cincinnati's AFC North rival - in Sunday's divisional-round game, according to First Coast News.

"Fans are at the core of the football experience and it's truly exciting and rewarding when they band together, regardless of the team they cheer for, to make a positive impact in the lives of others," Bortles said. "I greatly appreciate the support displayed by Bengals fans and they should know their support will make a difference."

Bills fans flooded Andy Dalton's foundation with donations earlier this month after the Bengals cemented a playoff berth for Buffalo by beating Baltimore in Week 17.