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Chad Johnson: Steelers’ Defense ‘Wasn’t Playing That Bad’ In Week 2 Until ‘Bottom Fell Out’ In Fourth Quarter

The Pittsburgh Steelers have long been known for their defense, but through two weeks this season, they aren’t living up to that well-earned reputation. They got outmuscled in Week 1, with the team barely winning. Then, in Week 2, they got taken advantage of again, with the Seattle Seahawks beating them, 31-17. However, former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson doesn’t think the Steelers’ defense was completely awful in Week 2.

“The first three quarters, they looked good,” Johnson said on the Nightcap podcast. “Then, all of a sudden, in the fourth quarter, the bottom fell out.