For the second week in a row, it felt like the Pittsburgh Steelers were being handed a golden ticket.
After a long Sunday filled with hard-fought NFL action, all the stars seemed to be aligning for Mike Tomlin and company. Losses by both the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns opened the door wide for Pittsburgh to take control of the AFC North. All they had to do was handle their business against the Green Bay Packers during Sunday Night Football.
But instead of seizing the opportunity with urgency, the Steelers’ defense looked like they were playing with their food.