The Steelers' offense looked strong, but the defense, led by Mike Tomlin and Teryl Austin, had a disappointing performance.
The team started strong with a 10-0 lead, but the Bengals, led by Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase, ultimately won 33-31.
The Steelers' starting tailback had a fantastic game, with 155 yards from scrimmage, a career high, and consistently kept the offense on schedule.
Death, taxes, and Mike Tomlin’s club struggling in road games on Thursday Night Football versus divisional opponents.
Author's summary: Steelers' defense falls short despite strong offense.