Steelers Have a Playoff Defense… And an Offense That Could Waste It
Episode notes
The Steelers walked out of Foxborough with a Week 2 disaster — but somehow, the defense might be even better than we thought.
Patrick Graham’s defense piled up 7 sacks and 3 interceptions while allowing just 13 offensive points. The problem? Pittsburgh’s offense produced only three points, Aaron Rodgers was pressured on 62% of his dropbacks, and the offensive line looked completely overwhelmed.
So who deserves the blame for where the Steelers find themselves?
Gavin Dawson and Newbear break down the five biggest questions facing Pittsburgh after Week 2:
Can this defense actually drag the Steelers into the playoffs? Can young offensive linemen Max Iheanachor and Troy Fautanu help rescue the offense? What should Steelers fans make of DK Metcalf? How much falls on Mike McCarthy, Omar Khan and the front office? And most importantly — are the Steelers in danger of wasting an aging defense that looks ready to win right now?
Jump into the comments and tell us who YOU blame for the Steelers’ offensive mess.
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