Steelers gave the Bengals way too many chances to stay in this game

[PittPoker]

Ben started off strong and then looked like a slower Michael Vick - our WR's definitely dropped some catchable balls but the loss of Bell was huge. No offensive rhythm the whole game aside from the opening drive. Defense played great but too many 3 and outs in the 2nd half it was only a matter of time for Cincy's offense to score.

Blame this on a rusty Ben and no Bell. Shame.

 

[Jakey_John]

Everything about this team is mediocre. That was evident against Baltimore and KC.

 

[rc79]

Steelers just aren't very good.

 

[LeftCoastPanther]

The AFC is so bad the Steelers can still land the fifth seed and win a playoff game versus the winner of the God awful AFC South. Today's loss was a tough one with some missed opportunities on offense.

 

[PittPoker]

For what its worth, I do believe that if Ben was at 100% we win this game. Not easy with a month off and a brace being chased all over the field. He definitely had a bad game but I don't expect that to continue, even with Bell gone. Defense has been a pleasant surprise all season.

 

[wbrpanther]

For what its worth, I do believe that if Ben was at 100% we win this game. Not easy with a month off and a brace being chased all over the field. He definitely had a bad game but I don't expect that to continue, even with Bell gone. Defense has been a pleasant surprise all season.

The Steelers were very sloppy today. But the game boiled down to two place which if the Steelers make either one, they win. Bryant dropping the TD pass right in his hands or Ben, after scrambling for ten seconds tried to hit a pass on the sideline and gets it intercepted.