Following each game in the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers season, I will highlight the event, or string of events, in the game that was the turning point. Not all turning points will be earth-shattering but are meant to give a unique look at how we arrived at the outcome of the game, one that may be hard to see during the live watch.
Mike Tomlin made one thing very clear with both his words and actions leading up to the Indianapolis Colts game. He wanted an early lead against the league’s top offense. The Colts hadn’t spent much time trailing all season, which kept their offense wide open and potent.