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NFL Legend RB Blasts T.J. Watt After Steelers’ Loss to Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense fell flat in their heartbreaking 33-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, leaving many fans and analysts questioning the unit’s effort — especially from star edge rusher T.J. Watt.

Quarterback Joe Flacco, who joined the Bengals less than two weeks ago, torched Pittsburgh’s defense for 470 total yards, carving up the secondary and facing little pressure throughout the game. The Steelers managed just two sacks all night, allowing the 39-year-old veteran to dictate the tempo with ease.

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Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy didn’t hold back when discussing Watt’s performance, taking aim at the defensive leader for disappearing in crunch time.

“In the fourth quarter, I made a call to the police,” McCoy joked on Speakeasy. “Has anybody found T.J.? Did he play today? You’ve got a 40-year-old quarterback back there who can’t move a lick, and I see no pressure.”

Flacco, calm under pressure, led an eight-play, 61-yard drive in the final three minutes to set up a game-winning field goal — sealing the Bengals’ victory and leaving the Steelers stunned.

For Pittsburgh, the loss exposed major flaws in their pass rush and defensive consistency. And for McCoy, it was a simple message to Watt and the defense: when the game is on the line, the stars have to show up.

Josh Allen Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week After Insane Week 14 Comeback vs Bengals
For the THIRD time in 2025 and the 18th time in his legendary career, Josh Allen has been crowned AFC Offensive Player of the Week – putting him just behind Tom Brady for the most all-time. What he did to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday wasn’t football… it was a superhero movie. Stats that don’t even sound real: 22/28 (78.6%) – 251 passing yards – 3 passing TDs 9 carries – 78 rushing yards – 1 rushing TD (including a 40-yard sprint for the ages) → 4 total TDs, zero turnovers, and a perfect passer rating in the 4th quarter. The Moments That Broke the Internet Down 11 in the 2nd quarter, 4th-and-4 from the 11-yard line Josh Allen escapes pressure, rolls left, and throws an absolute DIME across his body to Khalil Shakir backing into the end zone. Then hits Dawson Knox for the 2-point conversion. Sean McDermott’s one-word reaction on Monday? “Audacity.” Bengals just took a two-possession lead in the 4th Allen needs only 1:11 to march 75 yards and scores himself on a 40-yard touchdown run – the longest rushing TD by a Bill in regular-season history. Game on the line, 3rd-and-15 with 1:54 left Instead of punting, Josh scrambles for the first down, takes a knee twice, and ends the game. Ballgame. History Made (Again) 11th career game with 3+ passing TDs + 1+ rushing TD → most in NFL history (only player with 10+) First player ever with 20+ pass TDs & 10+ rush TDs in three separate seasons First player ever with multiple games of 250+ pass yds, 75+ rush yds, 3+ pass TDs, 1+ rush TD 50th career game with at least 1 passing + 1 rushing TD → extends his own NFL record Josh Allen didn’t just beat the Bengals – he reminded the entire league why he’s the 2025 MVP front-runner. Bills Mafia, is this the best single-game performance of Josh’s career? Sound off in the comments!