Although it’s only a two-game sample size, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense has been on fire since QB Russell Wilson took over in Week Seven. Since then, the Steelers have averaged 31.5 points per game. And it would probably be even higher if two touchdowns weren’t wiped off the board against the New York Giants.
One reason for the Steelers’ offensive improvement is the balance between the rushing attack and the passing game. The Steelers have been successful in both, which has not allowed defenses to overcommit to one or the other. This has defenses on their heels.
Steelers WR Calvin Austin III was recently on the WDVE Morning Show and talked about how defenses are beginning to respect the Steelers’ offense more.