After a slow start, the Steelers are heating up on defense, among the league leaders in sacks and takeaways. Up to this point, they have needed those splash plays because they have done plenty of bending—and some breaking. However, trends have turned in their favor over the past two weeks. With the return of some starters after the bye, they could hit the ground running.
After producing just three sacks through the season’s first two games, the Steelers have really poured it on. They have 11 over their past two games, vaulting them right up among the league leaders.