The Steelers have emerged victorious from their first game of a brutal second half to the 2024 season, with a 28-27 win over the Washington Commanders. Next up, Pittsburgh enters its first AFC North matchup of the year with a 7-2 record and division lead. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had:
1. A big win
A storyline entering Sunday was how the Steelers hadn’t really played anyone yet despite their strong record. The Falcons and Broncos hadn’t heated up yet. The Chargers were without their stars. The Raiders, Jets, and Giants are among the NFL’s worst teams, and the losses to the Cowboys and Colts look worse with every week.