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Steelers Tight Ends Match Bengals Defense
Mina Kimes says Steelers' tight ends beat Bengals defense.
In brief
Mina Kimes says Steelers' tight ends beat Bengals defense. Mina Kimes predicts Steelers' tight ends will exploit weaknesses against Bengals defense. Originally reported by Steelers Depot.
Steelers' offensive strength
The Pittsburgh Steelers are at their best offensively when they run the ball.
Mina Kimes' prediction
Mina Kimes says Steelers' offense matches up really well with Bengals defense.
“I think the Steelers’ offense matches up really well with the Bengals’ defense”
Bengals defense weakness
Bengals defense has weaknesses against tight ends.
“I would say the Bengals’ defense [has] weaknesses against tight ends”
Tight ends targeted by Rodgers
Rodgers targeted Pat Freiermuth 35 times through first eight games.
“Rodgers targeted Freiermuth 35 times through the first eight games”
Washington's stats
Darnell Washington averages 13.4 yards per catch.
“Washington averages 13.4 yards per catch”
Freiermuth's Bengals history
Freiermuth has 51 catches for 649 yards and six touchdowns against Bengals.
“He has 51 catches for 649 yards and six touchdowns in those 11 games”
Washington's Bengals history
Darnell Washington filled his highlight reel with Bengals game clips.
“DARNELL WASHINGTON OH MY GLORIOUS STIFF ARM”
Week 3 matchup
In Week 3, Rodgers targeted both tight ends four times.
“When these two teams faced off in Week 3, Rodgers targeted both tight ends four times”
Tight ends' advantage
Tight ends average 2.13 yards per route run against Bengals.
“tight ends average 2.13 yards per route run against the Bengals”
Steelers' matchup advantage
Steelers have matchup advantage against Bengals defense.
“The Steelers have a matchup advantage against the Bengals here”
What it means
Mina Kimes predicts Steelers' tight ends will exploit weaknesses against Bengals defense.
