When Cincinnati Bengals’ rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase beat second-year cornerback JAmes Pierre deep late in the first half for a touchdown to take a 14-7 lead into the half in the Week 3 battle between the AFC North foes at Heinz Field, it was a mistake by Pierre, who — with his lack of overall experience on the field – opened his hips late for the second time in three plays, allowing Chase to burn him deep for the score.
Mistakes are going to happen with young players, especially on defense in Pittsburgh in a complicated scheme under defensive coordinator Keith Butler.