Bengals struggle with special teams in loss to Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals faced the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 27, 2026, suffering from critical special teams errors. Despite forcing two punts, the Bengals incurred a roughing-the-punter penalty and a muffed punt, both leading to points for Pittsburgh. Coach Zac Taylor noted these mistakes severely impacted the game's momentum and scoring opportunities. This performance is a setback for the Bengals, who had started the season 2-0.
- •Bengals drop divisional game against Steelers in Pittsburgh.
- •Cincinnati's special teams had critical errors, costing them momentum.
- •Defense forced two punts, but special teams blunders led to points.
- •Coach Zac Taylor highlighted key moments that shifted the game's outcome.
- •Bengals, now 2-1, must address special teams issues moving forward.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Special teams blunders swung the game in Bengals vs. Steelers
"The Bengals gave the game away in their first divisional showdown.
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