As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. Like last year, Tom Mead and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on scheme, Tom on the players.
Today, revisiting the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense.
ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT
BENGALS’ RUN DEFENSE
Though not an elite defense, a very good one and a unit that certainly held Pittsburgh in check the first meeting, holding the Steelers to 45 yards at three yards a pop.