While it was a long day for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense on Sunday in their 30-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the reality is that the tone was set early. The opening drive was bad enough, though a poor punt allowed the 49ers to start near midfield, but the ease with which the secondary allowed them to score in the red zone became emblematic of the day to come.
On first and goal from the eight, QB Brock Purdy looked like he was playing pitch and catch with WR Brandon Aiyuk for an easy touchdown right between the B and the U in PITTSBURGH painted in big black and gold letters in the end zone.