Steelers' Russell Wilson, Offense, Continue Slump in Loss to Bengals | Changes Needed for Playoffs?

Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. Christopher Carter breaks down how Russell Wilson and the offense have continued their slump for a month and why it's killing the team's chances. But it's not just Wilson, as George Pickens' drops, the offensive line and mistakes abound led to several missed opportunities on offense.

Meanwhile, the Steelers' defense gave a strong performance to limit Joe Burrow and the Bengals to a single touchdown. Cam Heyward played with the flu, while Beanie Bishop nabbed an interception and the team combined for four sacks. Has the defense figured out what's been wrong with it?

Finally, Chris gives his outlook on where the Steelers' playoff situation stands. The Steelers need the Los Angeles Chargers to lose to the Las Vegas Raiders if they want the 5-seed, otherwise the Steelers are in the 6-seed and will face the Baltimore Ravens next week. But regardless of who they play, Chris points out several things that must change if the Steelers hope to beat anybody.

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