# Steelers Tight Ends Match Bengals Defense

> Mina Kimes says Steelers' tight ends beat Bengals defense.
- Title: Steelers Tight Ends Match Bengals Defense · Steelers Depot
- Summary: Mina Kimes says Steelers' tight ends beat Bengals defense. Mina Kimes predicts Steelers' tight ends will exploit weaknesses against Bengals defense.
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, cincinnati bengals, tight ends, mica kimes, aaron rodgers, pat freiermuth, darnell washington, nfl draft, 2026 nfl draft, nfl, Steelers Depot
- Source: Steelers Depot — https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/mina-kimes-pinpoints-steelers-position-group-that-matches-up-really-well-against-bengals-defense
- Author: Jeremy Pike
- Published: 2026-11-14T00:30:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, cincinnati bengals, tight ends, mica kimes, aaron rodgers, pat freiermuth, darnell washington, nfl draft, 2026 nfl draft, sports, nfl
## 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
## Key takeaway

Mina Kimes predicts Steelers' tight ends will exploit weaknesses against Bengals defense.