DB's Dudes & Duds: Steelers Defense Falls Flat, Spoils Offensive Outburst
The offense looked strong, but Mike Tomlin, Teryl Austin and the secondary earned duds.
Death, taxes, and Mike Tomlin’s club struggling in road games on Thursday Night Football versus divisional opponents.
After jumping out to a quick 10-0 start, it looked like the Steelers might run away with the game, but Zac Taylor’s squad said not so fast, thanks to heroic performances from Joe Flacco and Ja’Marr Chase in a 33-31 Bengals win.
Let’s talk through some winners and losers from an ugly performance that ultimately cost them a chance to further solidify their stronghold in an extremely banged-up AFC North.
Dudes
- The Steelers’ starting tailback had a fantastic game and, at times, looked completely unstoppable.
- His 155 yards from scrimmage were a career high, and he was able to consistently keep the offense on schedule with an impressive 62.
Death, taxes, and Mike Tomlin’s club struggling in road games on Thursday Night Football versus divisional opponents.
Author's summary: Steelers defense struggles in road game against Bengals.