Football is a developmental sport. Usually, the more you play, the better you become. Mike Tomlin and his coaching staff understand that philosophy all too well. The Pittsburgh Steelers have long been a team that rides momentum, and as they head into their highly anticipated Week 8 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, that momentum must start up front — by keeping Aaron Rodgers clean.
Two straight weeks without allowing a sack have been impressive — especially against talents like Myles Garrett and defensive coordinator Al Golden's schemes. Still, that progress doesn’t erase the offense’s glaring mistakes.
The sting of last week’s 33–31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals still lingers, but it can’t become a distraction.