The Cincinnati Bengals hung as tough as they could in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, two second-half Steelers defensive touchdowns paved the way for a 34-12 blowout in favor of the home team.
Week 11 was critical for the Bengals. They needed a post-bye victory to maintain leverage in the AFC North division. Joe Burrow is on his way back soon, but now it doesn't really matter as Cincinnati has fallen to 3-7 on the season.
Tough to be super bullish on anyone in the aftermath of such a disappointing outcome. Nevertheless, we shall slog through a couple winners and a few losers who expose the chronic issues that continue to hold this franchise back.