Fansided · Nov 16, 2025
Mike Tomlin downplays game plan that shut down Ja’Marr Chase
Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin | Joe Sargent/GettyImagesThe first time the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Cincinnati Bengals this season, All-Pro wideout Ja’Marr Chase had one of the most impressive performances of his impressive career. He torched the Steelers’ defense for 16 catches with 161 yards and a touchdown on 23 total targets.
Naturally, Pittsburgh had to come prepared in round two to better handle one of the league’s most talented wide receivers. Plenty had changed in the defensive secondary since that game: Jalen Ramsey moved to safety, Kyle Dugger joined the team, and Darius Slay was out with a concussion, leaving James Pierre to get starter snaps.
