Perfection is an illusion in sports just as much as it is in every other facet of life. Even the most lopsided result on the scoreboard belies a performance upon which improvements can be made. And the Pittsburgh Steelers are far from perfect, on both sides of the ball.
On the whole, the defense has fared better than the offense in most weeks, though the fact remains that the Steelers have given up about as many yards as anybody in the NFL. It has been the turnovers and the success in the red zone that has kept their heads above water.