🏈 Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey Struggles in Loss to Bengals: A Disappointing TNF Performance Thursday Night Football at Paycor Stadium was supposed to be a statement game — but instead, it became a sobering night for the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Jalen Ramsey. In his third game back from injury, the veteran star struggled to find his rhythm, and the Bengals made sure to exploit it.Ng1

The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the most aggressive teams during the offseason. They went and got Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf and Jonnu Smith to shore up the offense. Then on defense, their biggest acquisition was arguably trading for a disgruntled Jalen Ramsey from the Miami Dolphins.

From the opening drive, Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow targeted Ramsey’s side of the field relentlessly, and the results were brutal. Rookie wideout Ja’Marr Chase torched him twice for key third-down conversions, and a missed tackle in the second quarter set up a Bengals touchdown that flipped the momentum.

By halftime, the Steelers trailed 17–7, and Ramsey’s body language told the story — hands on hips, head down, visibly frustrated. Fans took to social media to voice concern, with one comment summing it up: “This isn’t the Jalen we used to fear.”

After the game, Ramsey didn’t make excuses. He faced reporters head-on and admitted:

“I didn’t play to my standard tonight. They got the best of me, and that’s on me. But believe this — I’ll respond.”

Head coach Mike Tomlin echoed that sentiment, defending his player’s leadership but acknowledging the need for improvement:

“He’s a competitor. He’s accountable. Nights like this test your pride — and he’s built for that.”

Despite the 33–27 loss, Pittsburgh remains within striking distance in the AFC North. But with injuries piling up and defensive lapses costing critical drives, the team’s resilience will be tested once again.

For Ramsey, it’s a night he’ll want to forget — but also one that could reignite his fire.
As one fan posted: “Every great comeback starts with a rough night.”