After losing to the Minnesota Vikings in what was almost a magical comeback by Pittsburgh, the Steelers are now 6-6-1 and in must-win mode the rest of the season. Keith Butler’s defense has struggled in just about every category, but most notably the run defense. The Steelers are giving up nearly 140 rushing yards per game, and the most recent performance was as bad as any in 2021.
Fresh off an injury, Vikings running back Dalvin Cook gashed the Steelers for over 200 yards on the ground, going through open running lanes that were wider than a pothole on a Michigan side street.