The Steelers found success with the deep passing game last week, but they need to prove that they can repeat it—and they may have to. Former NFL GM Doug Whaley believes it’s the only way they can win games at this point. Especially games against any kind of quality opponent.
Last Sunday against the Ravens, the Steelers hit on five explosive passing plays, including four on deep passes. Three of those went to DK Metcalf, including a 52-yard bomb to open the game. Aaron Rodgers also found Calvin Austin III for on for 31 yards, which was inches away from going 75.