Through two weeks, no defenses have been better than the two taking the field at Acrisure Stadium Sunday afternoon. Though their opponents require context, the Los Angeles Chargers rank first in the league allowing just 6.5 points per game. The Pittsburgh Steelers are right behind, giving up just eight points per game.
Both squads have offered balanced performances. The Chargers allowed just 10 points to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 before holding the Carolina Panthers to only a field goal the next, watching QB Bryce Young check down endlessly to a dubious NFL record. The Steelers are in a similar boat, giving up 10 to the Atlanta Falcons to open the year while containing the Denver Broncos to just six points last week.