How Joe Flacco and the Bengals offense let down the defense for the first time in loss to the Steelers

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Ever since Joe Flacco stepped onto the field for the Bengals in Week 6, he’s kept the team in games despite a struggling defense.

Sunday in the Bengals’ 34-12 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh, Flacco and company let down their defense for the first time.

Yes, the Bengals have had a historically poor defense this season and didn’t look too much better on Sunday, allowing 27 points for the ninth game in a row.

Yes, there were still missed tackles, including linebacker Barrett Carter and safety Geno Stone not being able to stop big Steelers tight end Darnell Washington .

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