The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense hasn’t been good enough this season. Only the five turnovers that were forced against the New England Patriots allowed Pittsburgh a chance of leaving Foxborough with a victory last week.
But this is the same type of defensive performance Steelers fans have endured for far too long. And no, it hasn’t just been since Week 15 of the 2024 season.
For years under head coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, the Steelers have leaned on a bend-but-don’t-break style of defense that relies on creating turnovers and splash plays to make their mark as a top defense.