Nobody is perfect. Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin made that abundantly clear during his Tuesday press conference, reminding fans and players alike that imperfection is a part of growth. But even with that understanding, his words couldn’t erase the weight of a two-game losing streak that hung over the team heading into their matchup against the Indianapolis Colts—the NFL’s top-ranked offense.
It was a steep challenge for Teryl Austin’s defense, and quite frankly, it felt like a defining moment in their season. Could this unit—once the pride of the franchise—regain its footing? Steelers fans were right to be skeptical after watching back-to-back weeks of defensive breakdowns and blown coverages.