Over the course of the past three seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers have ranked 32nd, 29th, and 32nd in rushing yardage. They have ranked 32nd, 30th, and 24th in yards per attempt, as well, although at times they have had success putting the ball in the end zone—they ranked seventh in rushing touchdowns in 2018.
Globally speaking, however, it is overwhelmingly apparent that the run game is an issue, and it is also overwhelmingly apparent that there are many facets of the equation involved that are causing them to be an ineffective team running the ball.
It’s something that head coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged in the middle portions of this past season, though their efforts to get things back on track were thwarted by James Conner’s health and the fact that they repeatedly dug themselves into holes.