Reactions: Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger struggles throughout first half against Bengals

© Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) drops to throw during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finished the first half of Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium with seven completions (of 16 attempts) for 19 yards with an interception – the lowest output in terms of passing yardage in the first half of a game during his long National Football League career.

“This is as bad as I’ve seen the Steelers play all year,” Monday Night Football color analyst Brian Griese said at the end of the first half.

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A huge hit from Bengals defensive back Vonn Bell that forced a first-quarter fumble by Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster “set the tone” in the first half, per ESPN analyst Louis Riddick.

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