This defense is the real deal

[Roland]

Holding this up as a great defensive performance would be a mistake. The Steelers offense wasn't much of a test. The Bengals D did a good job of stopping the running game most of the day but they didn't get much pressure on the QB and they gave up too many long pass plays, including one for 26 yards in OT to help setup the winning FG.

The defense was good enough to win against a week offense. It's going to have to improve to get us back to the playoffs.