Steelers' Darnell Washington Makes History After Brutal Run Against Bengals: 'You Have Infamy'
The Pittsburgh Steelers are no stranger to Kyle Brandt's Angry Run award, but it usually goes to a running back, typically Jaylen Warren , or previously, when he was on the roster, Najee Harris. In Week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals, someone made history, and it was not a running back. It was the 6'7", probably 300-pound tight end, Darnell Washington.
During the game, Washington delivered a 31-yard catch and run and bulldozed through the Bengals’ defense. He was a one-man wrecking crew as he overpowered any defender brave enough to try and tackle him. His domination quickly became the talk of the game and left fans in awe of his size, strength, and determination.
For the first time ever, Brandt did not have any other finalists for the award. Washington was finalist 1, 2, and 3. His historic performance against the Bengals will live on in football fans’ memories forever, a moment that changed the way people view the Angry Run award. For Steeler Nation, the 2025 season has finally been the year of Washington.
"That is Darnell doing Darnell things, way too big of a dude to be running like that," Brandt said. "So I have got Darnell Washington from the Steelers and there it is again. That is the third finalist as Darnell Washington runs over a dude... This was the Godfather trilogy of runs, except he stuck the landing on part three."
Not only was it crazy that a tight end was being nominated for the award, he completely stole any running back's chance of even being considered for the Angry Run award.
That just shows how dominant Washington’s run truly was on Sunday. Every defender in his path was left in awe. His performance will be remembered as one of the most unstoppable plays of the 2025 season.
"A play of three acts," Brandt said. "A play of violence, a tragedy, but also a comedy at the same time. This thing's going to the Steel City. Darnell Washington, you have made history. You have infamy, and you have the scepter. It's going back to where it belongs after an all-time Angry Run. New York, an all-time Angry Run. Boom. See you next week."
Steelers fans have been waiting to see this kind of performance from Washington ever since he was drafted 93rd overall by Pittsburgh in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Coming out of Georgia, he was known as an elite blocking tight end, but Sunday showed the full extent of his rare combination of speed, size, and sheer strength. When used properly, Washington can be one of the most unique and dominant tight ends in the league.
His historic run against the Bengals was a glimpse of his true potential and a reminder of why Steelers fans are so excited about his future. It seems that Washington has now clearly passed tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith to become the current number one tight end for the Steelers. The Steelers have three elite tight ends on their roster. Now it's up to Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith to continue to find out how to use them properly.
Steelers fans, when you saw Darnell Washington bulldozing through Bengals defenders and making those jaw-dropping plays, what was going through your mind in that moment? How did it feel to see him dominate like that on the field?
BREAKING NEWS: Drake Maye Leaps to Taylor Swift’s Defense After Kim Kardashian’s Public Criticism of Her Fiancé – A Powerful Stand for Love and Privacy
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Kardashian, in a recent interview, expressed skepticism about Swift’s relationship with Kelce, questioning the authenticity of their romance in the public eye. “I just don’t buy it," Kardashian said, suggesting that the relationship might be more about publicity than love. Her comments quickly went viral, sparking debates online.
Swift, known for her openness about her personal life, has largely remained quiet in response to the criticism, but Maye, who is a known supporter of Swift, stepped up to defend the pop star and her relationship. “Taylor doesn’t need to explain her life to anyone,”
The young quarterback continued by calling out the nature of public scrutiny, especially for high-profile figures like Swift and Kelce. “They’re both entitled to their privacy and their joy. Love is love, and it’s not up to anyone else to dictate who should be happy with whom. Taylor has always been a role model, and I’ll support her no matter what.”
Swift's relationship with Kelce, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has attracted widespread attention, not just from fans but from the media as well. Their public appearances together, including at Chiefs games, have been a topic of conversation for weeks. While some have embraced their union, others, like Kardashian, have raised doubts about its sincerity.
Maye’s defense of Swift has resonated with fans who appreciate his loyalty and his stance against unnecessary judgment. His words serve as a reminder of the challenges that come with fame, particularly when it comes to navigating relationships under the scrutiny of the public eye.
As Swift and Kelce continue to enjoy their relationship, Maye’s support underscores the importance of standing up for those we admire and protecting their personal lives from unwarranted criticism.
