There’s no denying the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has fallen short this season. But Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts and their high-flying offense at least cracked the door for a little second-half optimism. Now comes the real litmus test. If this defense can’t hold up against a Los Angeles Chargers offense held together by a MASH-unit offensive line, we’ll get a clear picture of what it really is.
“You are looking at a Chargers team and an offensive line that’s ranked 31st in pressures allowed, okay? They’re one of the worst offensive lines in football,” Steven A. Smith said Friday via ESPN’s First Take.