This is the first of two articles that will study the Steelers’ run game. This one looks at what went wrong in 2020 while its companion considers how new coordinator Matt Canada and the pieces acquired via the recently completed NFL draft might change things in 2021.
To begin, let’s quickly revisit the numbers from last season. For the first time in the Super Bowl era, the Steelers finished last in the NFL in rushing at just over 84 yards per game. They were also last in yards per attempt (3.6), last in DVOA and 28th in rushing touchdowns (12).