The 2019 season was a major disappointment for the . Quarterback was lost for the season within the first month, and a championship-caliber defense wasn't enough to carry the Steelers into the postseason.
With a healthy Roethlisberger under center, things are much different in 2020.
The Steelers are the 's lone remaining undefeated team entering Week 8. This is largely due to the return o Big Ben, but also the return of an elite defense, the emergence of rookie wideout Chase Claypool and the reemergence of running back James Conner.
Pittsburgh currently ranks sixth in scoring, sixth in points allowed, first in total defense, 11th in rushing and third in interceptions with eight.