After turning the ball over twice in the red zone, Cincinnati scored just three points, a season-low in their 27-3 loss at Pittsburgh. They were blown out in Heinz Field, losing to the Steelers by 24 points. With the playmaking out wide and under center, it’s surprising to hear that Cincinnati couldn’t score more.
However, if you watched the game, you know the reason why this offense struggled so mightily.
Eight sacks, a season-high for Pittsburgh, is what stalled numerous Cincinnati drives. Combine that with numerous flags, and the Bengals just couldn't move the ball, settling for just 244 total yards.