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Steelers and Bengals Face Defensive Crisis Amid Playoff Hopes

11/2/2025

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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals have faced historically poor defenses this season, hindering playoff hopes.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed the most passing yards and given up at least 30 points in two straight games.
The Cincinnati Bengals have the league's worst defense and risk an eighth straight game allowing 27 points and 350 yards.
Cam Heyward, a Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman, has challenged teammates to improve.

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Story summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals have faced historically poor defenses this season, hindering playoff hopes.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed the most passing yards and given up at least 30 points in two straight games.
The Cincinnati Bengals have the league's worst defense and risk an eighth straight game allowing 27 points and 350 yards.
Cam Heyward, a Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman, has challenged teammates to improve.