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After a terrible offensive performance in their Week 2 loss to the Patriots, the Steelers came back with a fury and racked up 411 total yards in their 30-27 win over the Bengals on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. And part of the focus was being the more physical team.
A weekly series that captures the forgotten, hidden plays that led the Pittsburgh Steelers to win or lose. Not the touchdowns, turnovers, or plays that will make the Monday morning highlights – the little ones that, looking back, played a key role in the outcome. I’ll start with a hidden moment that helped the Pittsburgh […]
From the very first play of the game, it felt like the Cincinnati Bengals defense might have been buying their own hype a bit too much after the win over the Houston Texans. Going back to the first week of the season against Tampa Bay, this Bengals defense is still getting gashed when teams get […]
DK Metcalf came into Week 3 with plenty of motivation. After struggling mightily with drops over the first two games, Metcalf badly needed a get-right game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. That’s what the Steelers’ offense got. After mustering just three points the week prior, Pittsburgh put up 30 against a Cincinnati defense that […]
Bengals After a 2-0 start, the Bengals hit a roadblock in Week 3 against the division-rival Steelers. It was a setback, but star DT Dexter Lawrence was taking a broader perspective afterward. “I think it’s a reminder to show y’all that we’re not going to go undefeated,” Lawrence said via SI.com’s Jay Morrison. “No year […] The post AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Dexter Lawrence, Mike McCarthy, Bengals, Steelers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Pittsburgh Steelers got back on track Sunday in their 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals to open AFC North play, but it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for the Black and Gold. While the offense found its footing, the defense struggled throughout, playing plenty of soft zone. The Steelers also took a step backward […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers got a big Week 3 win against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, they must quickly shift focus because they face the Cleveland Browns Thursday night. They’ve got a quick turnaround from one divisional game to another. While the Browns have usually been at the bottom of the AFC North, they’re off to a […]
The Cincinnati Bengals did about everything they could to ensure they lost to the Steelers on Sunday. Special teams snafus gave the Steelers 10 points, the defense suddenly couldn’t pressure the quarterback or stop the run, and on the final offensive play of the game, quarterback Joe Burrow was sacked (his only sack) and fumbled […]
Washington had three catches for a team-high 67 yards in Pittsburgh's 30-27 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Well, that stunk. Cincinnati’s offense showed up, but familiar issues on defense showed up for the first time against the Steelers. To boot, Darrin Simmons’ usually-solid special teams unit had a number of major gaffes in Pittsburgh. As the strong Jaguars come to town, a lot more questions are popping up about the viability of […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers elevated to 2-1 after knocking off the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. But they’ve done it without star cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who remains in a contract dispute. Head coach Mike McCarthy addressed his situation on Monday. McCarthy is holding onto hope that Porter will indeed return for week four. “I hope so. We […] The post Steelers’ Mike McCarthy is still holding out hope for Joey Porter Jr. Week 4 return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pittsburgh Steelers second-year defensive lineman Derrick Harmon is starting to come into his own. For the second straight week, Harmon made a key play as a pass rusher, this time sacking Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow late in the game, stripping the football in the process, and leading to a Steelers recovery that sealed their 30-27 win. […]
At this point in his Pittsburgh Steelers tenure, Darnell Washington is well known for his special blend of athleticism and size. He’s an athletic specimen as strong as an ox and a matchup nightmare for defenses. Washington reminded first-year head coach Mike McCarthy of that Sunday in the Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. […]
For the entire fourth quarter in a tight divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, rookie CB Daylen Everette was in the game in place of Asante Samuel Jr. Mike McCarthy was asked about that change during his Monday press conference. “It’s a combination of, Daylen’s been pushing to get out there,” McCarthy said via the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers answered big questions in Sunday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. There’s little time to rest on their laurels. Victory Monday was replaced by practice and meetings to prepare on a short week for a Thursday road game against the Cleveland Browns, another divisional foe in an AFC North with all four teams […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed star defensive back Jalen Ramsey back to the practice field earlier in training camp after he initially recovered from a knee injury and was on the PUP list. His return prompted glowing praise from teammate Alex Highsmith, who highlighted Ramsey’s trademark intensity, including a big hit on his first day back. […] The post Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey seen wearing sling on injured right arm after Bengals game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cincinnati Bengals got bit by the injury bug in Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It started early, when rookie wide receiver Colbie Young exited the game with a knee injury early in the first quarter. Young caught one pass for a two-yard gain before limping to the sideline and not returning. With […]
After his worst performance in his first three seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers C Zach Frazier needed to bounce back in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ahead of the marquee matchup against Bengals NT Dexter Lawrence, the Steelers put a lot on Frazier’s plate. He was a team captain this week as the Steelers challenged younger […]
While Pittsburgh Steelers S Jalen Ramsey finished the team’s 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, WPXI’s Jenna Harner spotted him in a sling in the locker room on Monday. With a short week ahead as the Steelers head to Cleveland on Thursday, reporters asked about Ramsey’s status in Mike McCarthy’s weekly press conference. McCarthy confirmed […]
The Cincinnati Bengals and superstar quarterback Joe Burrow entered Week 3 action against the AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers with a big opportunity. A win would have moved them to 3-0. Unfortunately, the game did not go as planned. When all was said and done, the Bengals ended up falling to the Steelers by a […] The post Bengals QB Joe Burrow Slapped With Harsh Title After Steelers Loss appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Cincinnati Bengals suffered their first loss of the season in Week 3. Cincinnati could not best Pittsburgh in a 30-27 game at Acrisure Stadium. Now the Bengals fall to 2-1 on the season and finally have to answer some big questions about themselves. But first, they need to figure out what went wrong against […] The post Bengals most to blame for stunning loss to Steelers in Week 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Bengals may have a little more on their plate to figure out at the nickel cornerback spot heading into Week 4. Veteran defensive back Jalen Davis left Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Steelers with a hamstring injury, and while the Bengals initially listed him as questionable to return, the injury could have an impact […]
A lot of people were already writing the Pittsburgh Steelers off after their Week 2 loss. However, they bounced back in a big way in Week 3, beating the Cincinnati Bengals, 30-27. The Bengals were red-hot going into the game, but the Steelers met the challenge. Their offense showed real signs of life, providing some […]
Jaylen Warren had a great Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He rushed for 127 yards and had 49 receiving yards, sparking the Pittsburgh Steelers and helping them beat the Bengals. However, Warren could’ve had a bigger day. His best run went for 87 yards, but a DK Metcalf penalty wiped it out. A […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in a 30-27 shootout in Week 2 to get to 2-1. And while they were able to overcome another game without Joey Porter, another one of their top defensive backs appears to have suffered an injury. Per Jenna Harner, Jalen Ramsey was seen wearing a sling on Monday […]