The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense got the benefit of the doubt for most of the team’s uninspiring performance against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Early stops from the defense were turned up empty on the other side of the ball, and eventually, the dam broke.
After the game, T.J. Watt spoke about the defense’s share in the blame for the loss.
“Inconsistent as it can be,” Watt said. “Too much up and down, not enough Steeler football. We can’t continue to live and die by the turnovers as a defense.”
It’s a reality Steelers fans are having a harder time dismissing as the weeks of the 2025 season pass.