5 weeks after allowing 38 points to Bengals, struggling Steelers defense taking rematch ‘personal’

January 2, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki makes a uncontested catch past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen during the Dec. 1 game between the teams at Paycor Stadium. They will meet again Saturday with the Steelers’ defense reeling since that day five weeks ago.

The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers were preparing to face the Cincinnati Bengals, they ranked among the NFL leaders in points and yards against.