The words Pittsburgh Steelers and underdog typically don’t go together, but throughout the 2021 season that might just be the case.
That might not be the case from a betting perspective, but it feels like the Steelers have been counted out time and time again in 2020 and early on in the 2021 season for a number of reasons, largely centering around the age of their quarterback and the number of new faces throughout the roster.
The underdog mentality can be good to embrace, as it brings teams closer and unites them faster than other teams. That’s what Steelers’ fifth-year receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is counting on this season, stating in a one-on-one Q&A with CBS Sports that the Steelers are embracing the underdog role.