The Steelers' offense had a strong performance, but the defense, led by Mike Tomlin and Teryl Austin, was a letdown. The team struggled in a road game on Thursday Night Football against a divisional opponent, a familiar pattern.
After taking a 10-0 lead, the Steelers seemed poised to dominate, but the Bengals, led by Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase, fought back to win 33-31. The Steelers' starting tailback had a standout game, with 155 yards from scrimmage, a career high.
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 performance was ultimately ugly and costly.
Author's summary: Steelers' defense fails to deliver in Thursday night loss.