The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals reached another boiling point when cornerback Jalen Ramsey was ejected for throwing a punch at wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in the fourth quarter.
Ramsey and Chase had been exchanging words throughout the game. After a Bengals timeout on 4th-and-1, Ramsey swung, connecting with Chase’s facemask. The sequence gave Cincinnati a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down.
The Steelers had been leading 20-9 at the time but saw Ramsey exit the game amid stunned silence from teammates and coaches. He had logged tackles and significant defensive snaps before the ejection.
The scene sparked fresh debate around Ramsey’s discipline and the wider impact on Pittsburgh’s defense. On a lighter note, it gave fans on the internet an opportunity to troll him.
“Ja’marr rage baited him into getting ejected,” a fan WROTE.
Ja’marr rage baited him into getting ejected 😂
— Maddux albert (@Maddux_Albert) November 16, 2025
“I thought the UFC was last night,” a fan wrote.
“His biggest impact of the season,” a fan wrote.
“Jamarr Chase starts it and it’s offsetting penalties this league is such a joke,” a fan wrote.
“Jalen Ramsey is such a fake demon bro,” a fan wrote.
Ramsey’s punch came at a critical juncture when momentum could still have shifted. Giving the Bengals an automatic first down on a pivotal fourth-and-1 opened a door for Cincinnati to claw back into contention.
Did Jalen Ramsey’s Ejection Affect the Steelers?
In short, the Steelers won the game 34-12 despite Ramsey’s ejection, showing resilience and depth in the moment. But the ejection still carries consequences. The Steelers were already playing without several defensive starters.
Ramsey’s departure forced coach Mike Tomlin to quickly shuffle personnel, pushing in backups with minimal experience in high-intensity moments. While the immediate damage was limited, losing Ramsey late in a rivalry contest exposes a longer-term risk.
Had the Steelers been in a tighter game or facing a more potent offense, that error might have changed the outcome. Fortunately for Pittsburgh, the Bengals failed to capitalize, and the Steelers carried on.
Still, this incident magnifies concerns about Ramsey’s availability and focus during crucial moments. The Steelers’ leadership must now balance his talent and on-field impact against the risk he brings when emotions escalate.
In total, the loss of Ramsey for the closing stretch of the game didn’t derail the win, but it raised red flags. The Steelers proved they could survive this incident. However, repeated lapses like this could lead to problems the team might not be equipped to deal with.
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