The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the season with a very clear identity in mind. They wanted to be able to run the football. OC Arthur Smith, QB Justin Fields, and a heavy investment in the offensive line suggested they would be able to build off their 2023 success, but that hasn’t been the case so far. The Steelers’ run game has not been operating at a high level.
At a glance, it may look like things are going okay. They have the 10th-most rushing yards in the league with 128.5 per game, but additional context is needed. They are tied for the most rushing attempts per game, which makes them the eighth-worst rushing offense in terms of efficiency.