After much of the attention and offseason discussions were centered on the run defense issues in 2021, the Pittsburgh Steelers made it a point of emphasis to get back to their run-stopping ways in a hurry in 2022.
Throughout much of training camp the rebuilt Steelers defensive line looked rather strong against the run, but the big test would come in the preseason opener at Acrisure Stadium against the Seattle Seahawks. Needless to say, the Steelers weren’t quite prepared for the test and turned in a resounding dud in the run defense department, allowing 159 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries against Seattle.