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‘We Need To Be Glued To Our Guys:’ Heyward Says Whole Defense Needs To Be Better To Limit Explosive Plays

Despite not having star wide receiver JaMarr Chase, the Cincinnati Bengals’ passing attack had no problem against the Pittsburgh Steelers today in their 37-30 win at Acrisure Stadium. The Bengals completed a reception of 20+ yards to a whopping six different players, as Joe Burrow threw for 355 yards. After the game, Cam Heyward talked about Pittsburgh’s need to play better assignment football and for everyone to do their job to limit explosive plays.

“I think that comes down to our defense as a whole. To know that more that one receiver was doing that, we need to hit home more.