Cincinnati Bengals drop in power rankings after loss to Steelers

After a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 27, the Cincinnati Bengals have experienced a significant drop in power rankings across major sports media. The Bengals fell to No. 12 in Yahoo Sports' rankings, a seven-spot decline, and to No. 17 in USA TODAY's rankings, which represents an eleven-spot drop. Concerns center around defensive issues, as the team allowed Aaron Rodgers to perform well, reflecting a need for improvement in pass defense. Upcoming, they face a challenging matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars at home.

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