The Cincinnati Bengals weren't having any of Juju Smith-Schuster's pre-game antics and gave the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver a stern warning prior to their Week 14 match-up on Monday. Bengals safety Vonn Bell made sure to relay the message by giving Smith-Schuster a nasty hit that forced a fumble late in the first quarter.

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Bell spoke about the crucial play that helped the Bengals take command in the first half. The 26-year old sort of downplayed his intentions, but nonetheless gave a slight jab to Smith-Schuster, saying that he lets his game “do the talking” instead.

“I seen 19,” Bell said, via Paul Dehner of TheAthletic.com. “I’m not a boastful guy, man. I just go out there and let my play do the talking. It just happened that it comes to that. I’m just playing football, man. Just going out there and trying to make a play.”

Smith-Schuster has this weekly ritual of pre-recording himself while dancing on the opposing team's logo. The Bengals came prepared with a game plan and the 24-year old certainly the wrath coming from Bell.

Cincinnati entered the contest with a 2-10-1 mark. Meanwhile, the Steelers came in looking to snap a two-game losing streak, after beginning the season on an 11-game tear.

For sure, Smith-Schuster was just doing whatever he can to hype up his team to snap out of their funk. However, his pre-game antics backfired in a big way with the Bengals using that to fuel their 27-17 victory.

With three straight defeats, Pittsburgh has some soul searching to do as it looks to hold on for dear life onto the AFC North lead.