The Pittsburgh Steelers’ starters have played just three drives total so far this preseason, but those drives have generated a ton of buzz and excitement and increased expectations for the Black and Gold in 2023.
In those three drives offensively, Pittsburgh has looked like a completely different team from the one that averaged just 18.1 points per game a year ago, tied for fifth-worst in the NFL. On those three drives, the Steelers ran 17 plays, gained 194 yards and scored three times with all three of those touchdowns coming from 25+ yards out.
Explosive plays are there, second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett appears to have taken a substantial leap overall, and third-year offensive coordinator Matt Canada seems to be utilizing and attacking the middle of the field more so far, which has Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson believing in the Steelers — somewhat.