Published 10 hours ago • loading... • Updated 7 hours ago

Reactions: Bengals Fall to 3-7 with 34-12 Loss to Steelers, Backup QB Mason Rudolph

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12, with Mason Rudolph playing the entire second half after Aaron Rodgers' hand injury and passing for 127 yards and a touchdown.
Amid a prolonged defensive slide, the Cincinnati Bengals have allowed at least 27 points in nine consecutive games, tying a Super Bowl-era record, while Kyle Dugger, defensive back, was traded from the New England Patriots in October after a backup role under Mike Vrabel, Patriots coach.
Kyle Dugger continued to make an impact by intercepting Joe Flacco and returning it 74 yards for a touchdown with 48 seconds left in the third quarter on Sunday.
In the second half, skirmishes between Ja'Marr Chase and Jalen Ramsey escalated, leading to Ramsey's ejection for punching Chase after which Ramsey said Chase spat on him; TJ Watt was penalized in the first half for roughing Joe Flacco.
The Bengals are 1-7 in their last eight games after starting 2-0, with Dugger's October trade already boosting Pittsburgh's defense, Sunday’s game highlighting broader implications.

Insights by Ground AI

15 Articles

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Center

Steelers report card: Secondary redeems itself in rematch with Bengals

Kyle Dugger and James Pierre scored touchdowns in the 34-12 victory.

9 hours ago·Pittsburgh, United States

Read Full Article

Cleveland

Center

Zac Taylor explains why the Bengals’ loss to the Steelers was their worst offensive performance since acquiring Joe Flacco

CINCINNATI, Ohio — For the first time since acquiring Joe Flacco prior to Week 6, the Bengals did not play well on offense as they were blown out in Pittsburgh by the Steelers, 34-12.

10 hours ago·Cleveland, United States

Read Full Article