Steelers Defense Falls Flat
The Steelers' offense had a strong performance, but the defense, led by Mike Tomlin and Teryl Austin, struggled. The team's trend of struggling in road games on Thursday Night Football against divisional opponents continued.
After a 10-0 start, the Steelers were unable to hold off the Bengals, who were led by Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase in a 33-31 win. The Steelers' starting tailback had a career-high 155 yards from scrimmage and was a bright spot in the loss.
- The offense looked strong, with the tailback's performance being a highlight.
- The defense, particularly the secondary, struggled and earned "duds" for the game.
Death, taxes, and Mike Tomlin's club struggling in road games on Thursday Night Football versus divisional opponents.
The loss was a missed opportunity for the Steelers to solidify their position in the AFC North. The team's tailback was a key player, consistently keeping the offense on schedule with an impressive 62 yards.
Author's Summary
Steelers' defense struggles in 33-31 loss to Bengals.