From the outside looking in, it may seem like the Pittsburgh Steelers are having a successful season. They're 6-4, atop the AFC North, and outperforming preseason expectations. But it's not quite as rosy as it seems.
After an impressive start to the year, the Steelers have slowly been losing their grasp on the division. Their offensive struggles have caused them to come up short multiple times. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has been floated as a potential head coach candidate for the 2026 cycle, but he hasn't been without fault this season.
In fact, Smith has shown one consistent problem that could end up derailing the Steelers' season.