The beatings will continue until morale improves. That’s my view of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-down offense. If they’re going to keep being bad at it, I’m going to keep writing about it. While the switch to QB Russell Wilson has produced plenty of benefits, one area where it hasn’t is on first down. Whether it’s Justin Fields or Russell Wilson or Kenny Pickett or Mitchell Trubisky, the Steelers can’t move the ball on first down.
In 2024, the Steelers are managing a paltry 4.1 yards per play on first down (excluding kneel downs and no plays). Not only is that 32nd in football but it’s easily the worst.