Dexter Lawrence got his first taste of the Bengals-Steelers rivalry

Cincinnati Bengals star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II made his debut in the Bengals-Steelers rivalry on September 27 at Acrisure Stadium. Despite the outcome, Lawrence seemed to enjoy himself amidst the boos from the crowd. He was involved in the game, with two sacks of Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, three tackles for losses, and four combined tackles.

After the match, Lawrence expressed his team's pride, stating they were still champions and would prepare for the next game like champions. He noted that the loss was self-inflicted and emphasized the team's determination to correct mistakes. The Bengals finished the game with a 2-1 record and allowed 411 yards, though Lawrence and the defense had strong performances in their first two games. The team is set to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 4.