The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 2-1 following their 21-14 road victory over the New England Patriots. It hasn't been pretty or a particularly sustainable recipe for success, but the Black and Gold have gotten the job done thus far.
Winning ugly has been the Steelers' MO for nearly two decades under head coach Mike Tomlin's guidance. They have a propensity for grinding out victories, so their start to the 2025 NFL campaign shouldn't surprise anyone, especially fans of the club.
However, watching Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions makes you wonder what would happen if Pittsburgh added some flair to its conservative, old-school approach.