It's never a good thing to lose in the NFL. Even teams that are clearly not trying to compete hate the feeling after a tough loss. The Pittsburgh Steelers are feeling that right now after a brutal 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Add in the reality that the Baltimore Ravens have now officially caught the Steelers in the AFC North race, and it's a tough day to be a fan of the black and gold. Not everything was terrible for Pittsburgh, however, and one development in particular could loom large for the rest of the season.