Chiefs Find Their Groove While Steelers Struggle to Keep Up
The Steelers face mounting pressure as they struggle to reverse their losing streak against playoff-bound teams
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The Steelers are in a rough spot, having lost three games in a row. They’ve struggled against strong teams, scoring under 20 points and allowing over 27 in each game. Tomlin pointed out that they need to own their mistakes and improve.
He’s worried about how they’re losing, not just that they are. With only one game left in the regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals, they need to turn things around fast. The division title is slipping away, but they can still aim for a playoff win.
Tomlin emphasized the importance of winning the turnover battle. The Steelers had a great turnover margin earlier in the season, but that’s changed. They’ve dropped from second to 20th in that category, which has hurt their chances.
In the game against the Chiefs, they had a chance to score but a holding penalty wiped out a touchdown. Then, a bad throw led to an interception. They also fumbled the ball and allowed five sacks, giving the Chiefs an advantage.
Now, the Steelers need to focus on their performance. Tomlin is more concerned about how they play than where they stand in the division. They need to find a way to win, especially with Wilson showing some promise with his legs.
If Wilson can keep being a dual threat, it could help the team. They need to get back to playing like a varsity team, not a junior varsity one. Tomlin’s not feeling great about things right now, and he knows they have a lot of work to do.