After finishing dead last against the run in 2021, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense has stepped up this year and is currently a top-ten unit, as they rank seventh in rushing yards allowed per game at 103.4 and sixth in total rushing yards surrendered with just 1,034 through 10 games this year. For a unit that struggled mightily in that facet of the game last year, it’s good to see Pittsburgh finally play to their potential and become a good run defense. Earlier today, outside linebacker T.J. Watt talked about how pride plays a part in their run success.
“I think it’s a mix of a lot of things.