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Scouting Report: Bengals Defense Looking To Pick Up Slack

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. This year, Jonathan Heitritter and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on the scheme, Jonathan on the players.

Today, scouting the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense.

ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT

Bengals Run Defense

As a short sidebar, like the title above indicates, the Bengals’ defense will look to batten down the hatches after the offense lost QB Joe Burrow for the season. Expect an extra fire and rallying cry from these guys to now carry this team.