The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first two weeks talking about finding more work for their tight ends. Sunday finally provided the kind of evidence that can turn those conversations into something much harder for a coaching staff to ignore.
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 30-27 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC North matchup. Tight end Darnell Washington made a crucial play late in the fourth quarter, catching a pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a 48-yard gain that set up the team's go-ahead field goal.
Washington had recorded only three receptions for 25 yards across the first two games of the season. Head Coach Mike McCarthy had previously emphasized expanding the role of tight ends in the offense alongside their existing blocking responsibilities.
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