Nearly all the way through the 2025 season, one statistic shows the Steelers have been the pinnacle of mediocrity. Rather than a “historic” defense, they have had a profoundly average one—and an offense to match. All told, it’s no surprise they are exactly where they are, fighting for the crown of the worst division in the NFL in Week 18.
One of our favorite barometer metrics to use is adjusted net yards per attempt and attempt differential. Teams who have a high net average on offense, obviously, have a good passing game. Teams who have a low net average allowed on defense, you might have guessed, have a good passing defense.