For two teams with the same record through 15 weeks, The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers could hardly feel more different. Both teams have been beset by similar questions in 2022. Who will play at quarterback? How will they perform? When will [insert defender here] be healthy enough to return to the field? Why did they rename Heinz Field to Accrisure Stadium? Will this be Mike Tomlin’s first losing season as a head coach? Will Mike Tomlin be coaching the Panthers next season?
All of these queries and more have followed both 5-8 teams.