Bengals Defense Struggles in Week 3 Loss to Steelers
The Bengals defense, including Dexter Lawrence and Barrett Carter, gave up 411 yards in a 30-27 loss to the Steelers during Week 3.
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 28, 2026 — The Bengals defense faced challenges in their Week 3 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, resulting in a 30-27 defeat. During the game, the defensive unit allowed the Steelers to accumulate 411 yards of total offense.
Notable players mentioned in relation to the Bengals defense during this period include Dexter Lawrence and Barrett Carter. The defensive performance contributed to the team’s narrow loss, with the final score indicating a close contest throughout.
Specific details regarding the breakdown of the 411 yards, such as passing versus rushing yards, or the performance of individual players beyond those named, were not provided. The exact cause of the defensive struggles or any subsequent team actions were also not detailed in the provided information. The game took place during Week 3 of the season.
Story summarized from the original created by Tim Bielik on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
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