DB's Dudes & Duds: Steelers Defense Falls Flat, Spoils Offensive Outburst
The Steelers' offense looked strong, but the defense, led by Mike Tomlin and Teryl Austin, struggled. The team's performance was marked by a familiar pattern: struggling in road games on Thursday Night Football versus divisional opponents.
Despite jumping out to a 10-0 start, the Steelers ultimately lost 33-31 to the Bengals, thanks to strong performances from Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase.
Dudes
- The Steelers' starting tailback had a fantastic game, with 155 yards from scrimmage, a career high.
Duds
- Mike Tomlin and the secondary struggled, earning them a spot among the duds.
- Teryl Austin's defense fell flat, spoiling the offensive outburst.
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.