SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
PITTSBURGH STEELERS 10-5 · 1ST IN AFC NORTH
10-5 · 1ST IN AFC NORTH
Next Game vs Chiefs · Wed 6:00PM
PIT +2.5 TOTAL 43
Ron Cook: Steelers playing like their best days are behind them You made it pretty clear Sunday how you feel about your football team, didn’t you, Pittsburgh? More than 10,000 of you had tickets but were...
Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger blames self for loss to Bengals: 'Not going to point fingers at anybody else' The Steelers didn't have a good game against the Bengals. Their longtime quarterback tried to take the brunt of the blame for that.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Sloppy Steelers in an unusual spot: last place in AFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling at 1-2 following a 24-10 loss to CincinnatiSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tomlin not sugar coating it Coach Mike Tomlin said the team played poorly in the loss to the Bengals at Heinz Field
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • STEELERS.COM
Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers report card: Failing marks across the board Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed as many passes to Logan Wilson as he did Cody White. Only problem is, Wilson plays linebacker for t...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Ray-Ray McCloud - Three catches in expanded role McCloud caught three of four targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals.
Impact McCloud's impact is usually limited to special teams -- and he did have a 14-yard punt return and 22-yard kickoff return in this one -- but the shifty playmaker was more involved on offense with JuJu Smith-Schuster (ribs) suffering an injury mid-game and Diontae Johnson (knee) ruled out from the start. Chase Claypool and running back Najee Harris gobbled up a combined 34 targets and should continue to see significantly more volume than the likes of McCloud and James Washington against the Packers in Week 4. McCloud also fumbled at the end of one of his catches over the middle but was able to get back on top of the ball himself.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harris is Digest Player of the Week His 14 catches vs. the Bengals set a single-game receptions record by a RB
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • STEELERS.COM
Bengals vs. Steelers highlights ' Week 3 Watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers highlights from Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
James Washington - Three catches in Week 4 loss Washington caught three of five targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Washington failed to capitalize on increased snap share with Diontae Johnson (knee) out and JuJu Smith-Schuster (ribs) joining him on the sidelines during the game. He'll work as the team's No. 2 receiver behind Chase Claypool if the two injured wideouts remain sidelined against the Packers in Week 4, but Washington hasn't proven capable of excelling in such a role.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chase Claypool - Fifteen targets with other WRs hurt Claypool caught nine of 15 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Claypool ranked second behind running back Najee Harris (14 catches for 102 yards on 20 targets) in catches, receiving yards and targets, but both guys saw significant volume as Ben Roethlisberger threw 58 times as the Steelers trailed throughout. Diontae Johnson (knee) was inactive for this one and JuJu Smith-Schuster (ribs) exited early, leaving Claypool as the top option among Pittsburgh's wide receivers. Claypool will continue to play a prominent role in Pittsburgh's passing attack against the Packers in Week 4, especially if neither Johnson nor Smith-Schuster's ready to return.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Roethlisberger - Busy but ineffective in Week 4 Roethlisberger completed 38 of 58 passes for 318 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals. He added five yards on his lone rushing attempt.
Impact Roethlisberger got off to an atrocious start, going 3-for-7 for eight yards and an interception over Pittsburgh's first three drives. He settled down after that and adapted to the absence of favorite receiver Diontae Johnson (knee), finding rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth for a four-yard touchdown to tie the game late in the second quarter. Attrition caught up to the Steelers' passing game in the second half, as JuJu Smith-Schuster (ribs) left the game and Chase Claypool needed attention for a shoulder injury, while Roethlisberger was picked off a second time. The veteran quarterback ended up with a solid yardage total thanks to extensive volume, but his poor play was a major factor in this loss, as the Bengals capitalized on the short field with touchdown drives after both of his interceptions. Given the injury-riddled state of Pittsburgh's offense, Roethlisberger will be hard to trust in Week 4, even against the underperforming Packers defense.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ray-Ray McCloud goes way upstairs for 24-yard grab Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud goes way upstairs for 24-yard grab.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
Najee Harris' Herculean hurdle not enough to convert fourth down Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris' Herculean hurdle not enough to convert fourth down.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
Postgame Press Conference (Week 3 vs Bengals): Ben Roethlisberger ' Pittsburgh Steelers
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Ja'Marr Chase scores two touchdowns in Bengals' win vs. Steelers Those scores gave him four on the year — all of them from quarterback Joe Burrow.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reactions: Cincinnati Bengals beat Steelers 24-10 for first win in Pittsburgh since 2015 The Bengals held the Steelers to just three points during the second half Sunday in Pittsburgh.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Burrow throws 3 TDs, Bengals drop listless Steelers 24-10
Joe Burrow threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns and the Cincinnati Bengals handled the listless Pittsburgh Steelers 24-10SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals vs. Steelers
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Postgame Press Conference (Week 3 vs Bengals): Coach Mike Tomlin ' Pittsburgh Steelers
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Oh-for-home Bengals hand Steelers second consecutive loss on Heinz turf, 24-10
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • STEELERS.COM
JuJu Smith-Schuster Injury Update Crushes Week 3 Fantasy Outlook The Pittsburgh Steelers offense has gotten off to a slow start this year. But things really came to a screeching halt on Sunday. The Steeler...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Instant analysis: Bengals waltz past Steelers as Joe Burrow outdoes Ben Roethlisberger The autumn equinox was a few days prior, but Sunday might have shown us an eclipse at Heinz Field. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, in his se...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Big Ben has nowhere to go on Cam Sample's 5-yard sack Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Big Ben Roethlisberger has nowhere to go on Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cam Sample's 5-yard sack.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
Ja'Marr Chase can see the Ball Just Fine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
