The Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders enter Week 10 under similar circumstances. Each leading their division, each with only two losses, each surpassing the pundits’ preseason predictions. It makes Sunday’s matchup a key litmus test for both sides.
For former NFL offensive lineman A.Q. Shipley, a one-time Steeler, he’s not sure how Pittsburgh keeps punching above its weight. Appearing on the Clean Pocket podcast, Shipley says the sum of the Steelers’ parts are better than what he sees at the individual level.
“Pittsburgh surprises me every week,” Shipley told the show. “Whenever I sit there and watch them.