Just over one week ago, the Steelers were undefeated. Today the Steelers are 11-2 after suffering two straight losses.
We can use many excuses to explain the team’s poor performances. Four starting defenders and a key backup turned starter suffered injuries or illness. Devin Bush, Bud Dupree, and Robert Spillane on injured reserve. Joe Haden concussed and Vince Williams on the Covid-Reserve list. Running game stymied by offensive line injuries. Maurkice Pouncey returning after two game absence. Steelers originally planned to play Matt Feiler at tackle with Zach Banner (also injured) and Chuks Okorafor but injury to Stefen Wisniewski pulled him into guard.