It’s always easy to get swept up in offseason hype. Between free agency, splashy trades, and a promising draft class, the excitement around the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers was palpable. On paper, it looked like they were ready to re-enter the AFC's elite. All-Pro and Pro Bowl talent poured in. Fans were fired up. Analysts couldn’t stop talking. The fire was lit—at least, it felt that way.
But through two weeks, it’s been hard to feel the heat.
Mike Tomlin’s squad sits at 1-1 heading into a tough Week 3 matchup with the New England Patriots.