Well, 0-3 is a tough pill to swallow for the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially when the new-look defense forced 5 turnovers. That’s the story though after Sunday’s 24-20 loss on the road to the San Francisco 49ers.
The Steelers’ offense looked terrible for a majority of the game and largely handed the game to the 49ers late, thanks to a James Conner fumble deep in Steelers territory.
Offensive execution and play calling left a lot to be desired, especially when the lackluster performance throughout the day forced the defense back onto the field time and time again following short drives, leaving the defensive unit gassed late.