The Pittsburgh Steelers left MetLife Stadium Sunday afternoon with a Week 1 win. But it wasn’t the expected way. The Steelers beat the New York Jets in a 34-32 shootout despite giving up 182 rushing yards.
That was a major disappointment for a team focused on getting more physical after allowing 299 rushing yards to the Baltimore Ravens in a Wild Card loss to end last season. Yes, 21st-overall pick DL Derrick Harmon missed the game due to a knee injury. But no defensive lineman can play every snap. So why did the Steelers struggle against the Jets?