Not even a Steelers fan but y'all are blessed. You have a coach who cares and management that believes. Justin and/or Russell will excel on this team. Coach Mike prioritizes protection.
@@odieonekaraoke and we’re still more successful than basically every other franchise. Even our down years haven’t really been down compared to most other teams so in that regard we’re definitely spoiled
You know what's funny? This is almost like old school Steelers' Football back in the day. Even with today's rules and everything this is exciting. I love it
I said the same thing earlier. This defense.. man. If they keep this up and stay healthy we could be witnessing the next all time great Steelers defense.
@dgtwr we went 4-2 and 5-1 in the division the past 2 years with Kenny Pickett, Matt Canada, a worse oline and a worse defense...its not that hard of a schedule because we had the best record with the worst roster for 2 years in a row.
Rooting for the Steelers from Chicago. Wishing Justin all the best. Sorry he isn’t here anymore but happy he landed with a team that appreciates his talent.
if i were you, i would drive to the bears complex with picket signs saying “fix the O Line”. cause that’s why justin failed in chicago and why caleb is failing right now too. they had NO time to throw
@@leoballa1923 physically he’s fast, and has a strong arm, he’s also decently tall. he’s (physically) a prime candidate for a high draft pick. hence the chicago pick. he showed he could play ball at ohio state as well. talent he has, whether it can be sharpened is the question
Fields’ mobility and ability to be incredibly accurate passing both on the run and in the pocket was the missing piece, it expands the playbook and causes opposing defenses to be forced to spy in some fashion, which in turn disrupts the entire defensive playbook, the defense has always been there, the receivers as well, but that o-line upgrade and Fields turned things around on a dime. This year we get number 7.
That defense is monstrous. -5 yards and 0 points allowed in the second half against the number 1 rushing offense. Before the season I thought they'd go 12 - 5 and I feel validated. I think they will be good enough to make a playoff run by the end of the season.
12-5 and they can make it to the AFC Ship for sure if they have home field and stay healthy. The passing game will become more explosive as the season goes on and the OL gels and hopefully stays healthy. We don’t even have Semaulo yet. But teams that play great defense and can run the ball will always have an advantage come PO time.
Herbig and Watt could cause a lot of problems for offensive lineman, I like Highsmith but I just think that he needs another DE on his side for him to be highly effective because he doesn't have the high skill set that a player like Watt has. 🤷🏾♂️
One of the biggest improvements this year, that i see, is the Offense is able to possess the ball more consistently.. less 3 and outs. They don’t throw up as many points as we want.. but as long as the D gets a few minutes to rest between possessions, they can stay fresh and high intensity more consistently. Imo, the 3 and outs of the last decade have been way too much and have been hurting our D for a long time. Some years worse than others. This O, clearly thanks to our new coordinator, is being much more consistent on at least not going 3 and out over and over and over. Hopefully the O will continue to improve and put up more points like today.. but even just playing clean and giving the D time to rest between possessions, is going to keep us in nearly every game.
50% 3rd down conversions in 2 of 3 games, really good conversion in the other. That wears opposing defenses out. It just snowballs the game and lets the Steeler defense rest.
When they play man to man its tough because the DBs are so big and physical. The QB needs time that hes just not going to have. They have multiple guys up front that can get 10 plus sacks. No other defense has that. And can cover in the backfield. This team built the perfect defense. Its going to be tough for any opposing QB.
Great analysis! Enjoyed this video, as a Steelers fan! We have a BEAST of a Defense and a decent Offense shaping up finally! Excited to watch this year! -Subscribed
I believe if Fields remains qb he has to shake the past off of 3 years of running for his life. Once he gets comfortable with the offense I think we will see never imagined. If he remains the starter. But if not he will still learn which will even make him more dangerous
long time steeler fan here ('74) we are going to need to be 9-0 because we don't face any real competition till the second half of the season remember this is the easy part of the schedule ya we're good but we need to start scoring way more points
I think they can make a deep playoff run. We saw that the Chiefs struggled against the Cincinnati Bengals another big team that we have on our schedule. The Eagles lost to the Falcons who we already beat some wide receiver showed up big today for us Scotty Miller, Calvin Austin the third and Pat Fryer move. The Steelers will only continue to get better and better on office and our defense
We have a defense can stop the chiefs we got corners who can cover faster linebackers and our front 7 the best unit haven’t had that in years we coming baby
This defense held 3 teams ti just 26 pts. That haven't happen in 50 yrs. But holding chargers #1 rushing offense ro -5 yrds in the entirev2nd half is just insane.
Great win, I can't believe they actually called a choke hold on Watt which happens on every play. Arthur Smith can't call a run on every first down, it was frustrating but we won. Herbig is a stud😮😮
2 games into his career and these people really thought he would shut down the best player in the league over the last 4-5 years (yes, TJ is better than Mahomes)
You got an ELITE defense! You got 2 MORE than competent running backs! You got an elite WR(Pickens) and an elite TE (Muuuuuuuth!) along with other competent receivers. You got a QB that is playing lights out and has a PROVEN backup! How is this not a team that can go all the way?!
Realistically the defense only gave up 3, 6, and 10. I know the pitts td counts but if Tj wasn't robb of a great snap count read the falcons don't score. But 10, 6, 10 still dominate
Realistically, I can see us getting to 11-6 or 12-5. But they UNEQUIVOCALLY must attack the WR position by the deadline. Having a viable #2 wideout will take us up a step
I said before the season started it would be 11-6… we won 10 games with Busky, Pickett, and Mason… QB room is improved and so is the defense! I see 7-1 in the first 8 games and a dog fight in the back half of the schedule
You mean 14-3 and by the way we have beaten the Ravens 7 of 8 with 3 Seasons sweeps. The last lost was a 3 redzone interceptions game by the TE playing QB Trubisky in 2023.
I predicted 11 wins before the season started. Now I believe they will 13 games. The D is that good! All they need is the Offense to be be at least average.
Omar needs to get aggressive for a WR. Yeah, Calvin had a nice game and Roman still hasn’t seen a snap but the reality is the Steelers have a legit shot to make a run with an established WR opposite of GP
Celing is undefeated at this point bro nobody been able to score more than 10 on our defense. Made chargers defense look like child's play. As long as feilds is doing what he gotta do we can literally go unbeaten haha
For the love of Heinz ketchup please everybody stay healthy 🙏! If we do, I truly believe we can beat anyone. Great adjustments too changing up the defense to go more inside to out, rather than just trying to get outside leverage.
Bro I actually thought they would start him this year, over Highsmith. Nothing against Highsmith but Herbig is more of a threat with his speed and athleticism.
They need another receiver. They have to have a second star receiver to throw to. They need that weapon for Fields to to throw to. He is playing well and the Steelers are designing the offense to his strengths, but he has to have another receiver that he can throw to to move the chains.
🤣🤣🤣 where are the haters now? Young Nick Herbig is a better pass than Alex Highsmith. Alex is bigger and might set the edge better due to his size, but Nick is special when it comes to rushing the passer. Justin Fields has ended Russell Wilson’s career as the Steelers QB before it had the chance to begin! Pole position doesn’t mean that you can’t be passed! And last thing. Arthur Smith, thank you for allowing us fans to finally see what a competent play caller looks like operating this offense.
We need to see roman wilson on the field before the deadline. If not we need a good number 2. Stillers go 12-5 and win a playoff game. Possibly make it to Afc championship
Everyone is pumped up abt Steelers. Yes, they look good now especially dfense but have u seen their schedule from Thanksgiving on!!! It shld have been agst the rules to schedule any team like this. Im sorry but Steelers fans have a wakeup call coming and its not bc of the team its bc of the schedule..
Chargers are the West Coast Ravens. Jim and John Harbaugh same style. This is why I wasn't worried about the Chargers. Steelers have beaten the Raven 7 of the last 8.
We have that gauntlet in the second half of the season - and I think we're gonna sweep our division. Given the poor start the rest of the AFCN has had, if we can take it to them, we get a playoff spot.
Don't get confused Mattydubs....... Nick may be a 'Back up' in title, but don't get confused now, he's nobody's back up. He's a starter on any team... It just so happens Pitt has OLB in spades, but Nick AIN'T NO BACK UP...
If my Steelers can only score 24 points a game with our nasty defense, Yikes! 😮 The NFL is in trouble... 24 points a game from our offense and we're Very Dangerous...
Steelers are the best when they are underdogs, QUIT SAYING WERE GOOD. But seriously, Justin Fields IS HIM. Thanks bears for taking a trash Claypoolmso we could get jpj and giving us Jf2 for a 6th(or 4th) rounder
Not even a Steelers fan but y'all are blessed. You have a coach who cares and management that believes. Justin and/or Russell will excel on this team. Coach Mike prioritizes protection.
We definitely are and sometimes I feel like we’re a bit too spoiled. I hope your team does well 💪🏽
@@thaburgh412 spoiled? We haven't won a playoff game in 7 years.
Pittsburgh is a legendary city.
@@odieonekaraoke and we’re still more successful than basically every other franchise. Even our down years haven’t really been down compared to most other teams so in that regard we’re definitely spoiled
@@odieonekaraokepreach it
-5 yards in the second half is big. I really liked the play of Nick Herbig and on offense Cordarrelle Patterson was a great pickup in the offseason.
Man bringing Patterson's big azz in late with fresh legs is absolutely genius. He's still quick too
@@kentsturgill5945 he looked slippery too no diddy
You know what's funny? This is almost like old school Steelers' Football back in the day. Even with today's rules and everything this is exciting. I love it
I said the same thing earlier.
This defense.. man. If they keep this up and stay healthy we could be witnessing the next all time great Steelers defense.
low scoring games are exciting?
Our defense is top tier and number 1 in the league for sure I could see 12-5 or 11-6
If our defense keeps this up I see 14 -2
After week 11 our schedule is buns tho, I see a 10-7 or 11-6
@dgtwr we went 4-2 and 5-1 in the division the past 2 years with Kenny Pickett, Matt Canada, a worse oline and a worse defense...its not that hard of a schedule because we had the best record with the worst roster for 2 years in a row.
@@dgtwragree. Week 11 will be bad
@@DavidWelsh-se4lothat doesn’t make sense
Rooting for the Steelers from Chicago. Wishing Justin all the best. Sorry he isn’t here anymore but happy he landed with a team that appreciates his talent.
if i were you, i would drive to the bears complex with picket signs saying “fix the O Line”. cause that’s why justin failed in chicago and why caleb is failing right now too. they had NO time to throw
Fields has no talent.
@@leoballa1923
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I respect that
Yeah I guess he isn’t in the NFL making millions of dollars. Oh wait! 🤡
@@leoballa1923 physically he’s fast, and has a strong arm, he’s also decently tall. he’s (physically) a prime candidate for a high draft pick. hence the chicago pick. he showed he could play ball at ohio state as well. talent he has, whether it can be sharpened is the question
Fields’ mobility and ability to be incredibly accurate passing both on the run and in the pocket was the missing piece, it expands the playbook and causes opposing defenses to be forced to spy in some fashion, which in turn disrupts the entire defensive playbook, the defense has always been there, the receivers as well, but that o-line upgrade and Fields turned things around on a dime. This year we get number 7.
Fields is the exact opposite of “incredibly accurate”
For all the analysis that said we is the worst team in the north
They only pay attention to QB. They forgot defense wins championships.
Worse than browns?
Exactly ❗
@@teganstewart3139Yep, most had the Stillerz finishing at the bottom of the div...
🤪
Beautiful to see that true Pittsburgh defense back
Just imagine if we had this unit with the Killer B’s. We woulda got that seventh Lombardi.
@@JahWontPayTheBillmaybe 8.
That defense is monstrous. -5 yards and 0 points allowed in the second half against the number 1 rushing offense. Before the season I thought they'd go 12 - 5 and I feel validated. I think they will be good enough to make a playoff run by the end of the season.
They better be. The back half of the schedule is brutal.
12-5 and they can make it to the AFC Ship for sure if they have home field and stay healthy. The passing game will become more explosive as the season goes on and the OL gels and hopefully stays healthy. We don’t even have Semaulo yet. But teams that play great defense and can run the ball will always have an advantage come PO time.
Love the Steelers! Offense is still a work in progress, when they come together this team will be unstoppable if they can stay healthy.
Herbig and Watt could cause a lot of problems for offensive lineman, I like Highsmith but I just think that he needs another DE on his side for him to be highly effective because he doesn't have the high skill set that a player like Watt has. 🤷🏾♂️
One of the biggest improvements this year, that i see, is the Offense is able to possess the ball more consistently.. less 3 and outs. They don’t throw up as many points as we want.. but as long as the D gets a few minutes to rest between possessions, they can stay fresh and high intensity more consistently. Imo, the 3 and outs of the last decade have been way too much and have been hurting our D for a long time. Some years worse than others. This O, clearly thanks to our new coordinator, is being much more consistent on at least not going 3 and out over and over and over. Hopefully the O will continue to improve and put up more points like today.. but even just playing clean and giving the D time to rest between possessions, is going to keep us in nearly every game.
50% 3rd down conversions in 2 of 3 games, really good conversion in the other. That wears opposing defenses out. It just snowballs the game and lets the Steeler defense rest.
Little TJ bro, man looks determined to be great!
When they play man to man its tough because the DBs are so big and physical. The QB needs time that hes just not going to have. They have multiple guys up front that can get 10 plus sacks. No other defense has that. And can cover in the backfield. This team built the perfect defense. Its going to be tough for any opposing QB.
One word. Mahomes!!!!
@@PYEGUYone word, Referees.
@@Keefer24one word, Excuses.
Great analysis! Enjoyed this video, as a Steelers fan! We have a BEAST of a Defense and a decent Offense shaping up finally! Excited to watch this year! -Subscribed
If the Steelers offense can start throwing more touchdowns, and get some big leads sky's the limit for how many wins they can get
I believe if Fields remains qb he has to shake the past off of 3 years of running for his life. Once he gets comfortable with the offense I think we will see never imagined. If he remains the starter. But if not he will still learn which will even make him more dangerous
long time steeler fan here ('74)
we are going to need to be 9-0 because we don't face any real competition till the second half of the season
remember this is the easy part of the schedule
ya we're good but we need to start scoring way more points
i was worried seeing the crazy end of the year games but im glad were having warmup games for it i think itll help alot
The NFL certainly screws the Steelers on scheduling.
All 6 divisional games plus KC and PHI for their las 8 games. Such BS.
Defense incredible
The Steelers defense is like the 70's Steelers defense we will win the north tks to our defense Justin is a blessing to our team
I think they can make a deep playoff run. We saw that the Chiefs struggled against the Cincinnati Bengals another big team that we have on our schedule. The Eagles lost to the Falcons who we already beat some wide receiver showed up big today for us Scotty Miller, Calvin Austin the third and Pat Fryer move. The Steelers will only continue to get better and better on office and our defense
Not with Tomlin coaching. Elite coaches at playoff teams have Tomlin figured out as soon as he walks off the bus.
@@747driver3tomlin has a competent o-line and a qb to work with now. we’re dangerous this year
We have a defense can stop the chiefs we got corners who can cover faster linebackers and our front 7 the best unit haven’t had that in years we coming baby
@@johnpronesti8692tell ‘em again
And we have a safety that can help Fitzpatrick he never had that since he became a steeler
Once Art Smith settles in to the offense, this team could actually push into the playoffs.
This defense held 3 teams ti just 26 pts. That haven't happen in 50 yrs. But holding chargers #1 rushing offense ro -5 yrds in the entirev2nd half is just insane.
i love my steelers man, great video and love the facecam now with the content
Love your analysis keep up the good work !
Great win, I can't believe they actually called a choke hold on Watt which happens on every play. Arthur Smith can't call a run on every first down, it was frustrating but we won. Herbig is a stud😮😮
Well fields tossed a pick when they did throw on first down sooooo lol
@@Keefer24 that's not why, c'mon man 😆
I got a laugh at the people thinking alt would shut tj down like what fantasy world you in.
2 games into his career and these people really thought he would shut down the best player in the league over the last 4-5 years (yes, TJ is better than Mahomes)
After the first two games i saw us getting 10-11 wins, but if we bring a good momentum into the second half of the season we can get even 12-13
And these falcons games against the chiefs and eagles just proves how tough we are
Yes the Steelers are starting to look good.
BEING REAL.....I'd love to go undefeated,but I'm a realist,12-5 I'll be Happy
We need a big outside deep threat receiver. Or keep Pickens out there , let Austin and Muth work the inside
It doesn’t matter. No one will beat the Chiefs/ Refs
I predicted 12-5 from the start, now I'm thinking better
13-4. The no 1. seed would come down to week 15 between Pittsburgh and K.C.
@@andraethegiant1987 if we stay healthy I can see this
Anything less than afc championship would be a loss. I don’t see anybody beating this team. Undefeated
Let's gooo Pittsburgh "we dem Boyz"
No to Cow girls references
We don't say that
Nah bro
@@OGgracious1 how you figure?
@@Himothy704 who's we? U must be speaking for yourself!!
No team out there has two edge rushers like the Steelers! TJ. & Nick Herbig are absolute beasts…look out NFL. !!! 👍🏻😎
bet them to be in the superbowl this year vs GB, and 3 weeks into my bet, i feel pretty good about the steelers side of that bet
We winning our 7th Super Bowl this season!
You got an ELITE defense! You got 2 MORE than competent running backs! You got an elite WR(Pickens) and an elite TE (Muuuuuuuth!) along with other competent receivers. You got a QB that is playing lights out and has a PROVEN backup! How is this not a team that can go all the way?!
we do not have an elite defense. If we did then they could function without TJ. If they were then Buffalo doesn't win against us in the playoffs.
@@odieonekaraokehonestly i think nick herbig can fill tj void if he were hurt.. he made it unknown Alex highsmith was gone.
@@odieonekaraoke Do you remember who we had at MLB against the Bills? This is an elite defense guy
If they all stay healthy, could be a fantastic season for the Steeler's :):):)
What's good matty dubs, I'm listening 🎧
@Mattydubs I would like to see your take on Broderick this last week with game film
Realistically the defense only gave up
3, 6, and 10. I know the pitts td counts but if Tj wasn't robb of a great snap count read the falcons don't score. But 10, 6, 10 still dominate
Realistically, I can see us getting to 11-6 or 12-5. But they UNEQUIVOCALLY must attack the WR position by the deadline. Having a viable #2 wideout will take us up a step
Double team both edge rushers and Cam Heyward steps into the backfield. This Steeler defense is kind of scary.
I said before the season started it would be 11-6… we won 10 games with Busky, Pickett, and Mason… QB room is improved and so is the defense! I see 7-1 in the first 8 games and a dog fight in the back half of the schedule
13-3 Lose to Chiefs Bmore Cincy
Of course they make a playoff push. Barring a catastrophic set of injuries.
You mean 14-3 and by the way we have beaten the Ravens 7 of 8 with 3 Seasons sweeps. The last lost was a 3 redzone interceptions game by the TE playing QB Trubisky in 2023.
I predicted 11 wins before the season started. Now I believe they will 13 games. The D is that good! All they need is the Offense to be be at least average.
Watt makes everyone who plays the other edge better.
The question you should be asking is can we win a playoff game. The D is ranked #1 with a 24 ranked offense.
Omar needs to get aggressive for a WR. Yeah, Calvin had a nice game and Roman still hasn’t seen a snap but the reality is the Steelers have a legit shot to make a run with an established WR opposite of GP
I told all of my colleagues that our defense win games. We will be good Wilson or fields at QB. Because our defense always step up when healthy
I said our floor was 11-6 our ceiling is 12-5 going into this season and i back that
Celing is undefeated at this point bro nobody been able to score more than 10 on our defense. Made chargers defense look like child's play. As long as feilds is doing what he gotta do we can literally go unbeaten haha
why post stuff like this? Do you win a trophy if you are correct? Why bother?
Joe Alt played well the first two weeks. Then he faced T. J. Watt. 🙃 Also in your initial film, you can see Herbert is blindsided when he fumbles.
Great start but I still think the road is too rough after the bye week. 10-7 9-8 season
The Steelers need a better offensive line and run game. But yeah I agree, steelers are solid this year.
Hard to predict 3 weeks in, but they're looking solid on O & nasty on D, gotta stay healthy, need to win a damn playoff game...
just gotta stay healthy...and offense needs to keep working.
For the love of Heinz ketchup please everybody stay healthy 🙏! If we do, I truly believe we can beat anyone. Great adjustments too changing up the defense to go more inside to out, rather than just trying to get outside leverage.
17-0
Bro I actually thought they would start him this year, over Highsmith. Nothing against Highsmith but Herbig is more of a threat with his speed and athleticism.
honestly if our offense put more points up we could go undefeated but i don’t think we will figure it out this year so probably 11-6
They need another receiver. They have to have a second star receiver to throw to. They need that weapon for Fields to to throw to. He is playing well and the Steelers are designing the offense to his strengths, but he has to have another receiver that he can throw to to move the chains.
🤣🤣🤣 where are the haters now?
Young Nick Herbig is a better pass than Alex Highsmith. Alex is bigger and might set the edge better due to his size, but Nick is special when it comes to rushing the passer.
Justin Fields has ended Russell Wilson’s career as the Steelers QB before it had the chance to begin! Pole position doesn’t mean that you can’t be passed!
And last thing. Arthur Smith, thank you for allowing us fans to finally see what a competent play caller looks like operating this offense.
Gonna be a tough 2nd half bro but if TJ stays healthy n that's a big if, I'll Go 12-5 winning the division
Steelers d is on point steel curtain is back.
I ❤ the Steelers. That said we have not played a great team yet
I'm staying with 10-7. Our schedule gets a lot harder and if watt goes down at all we are fucked.
We need to see roman wilson on the field before the deadline. If not we need a good number 2. Stillers go 12-5 and win a playoff game. Possibly make it to Afc championship
Yeah I'm a Steelers fan so I'm a bad guy to ask but I think they can go undefeated
Have to start faster on offense and score big if they want to make a run In to the playoffs but not a bad second half!!
Everyone is pumped up abt Steelers. Yes, they look good now especially dfense but have u seen their schedule from Thanksgiving on!!! It shld have been agst the rules to schedule any team like this.
Im sorry but Steelers fans have a wakeup call coming and its not bc of the team its bc of the schedule..
I was in the middle of telling my buddy how tj is probably better than jj and the next play he had that sack lol perfect timing
13-3 easy. And I am being conservative. If they fine tune and avoid injuries, they could go be undefeated.
Bro I fuck with you AFC North all day Pittsburgh number one 3 and 0
Like Imma say it like this we got the tri fecta watt with Herbig and Cam gl and don’t let us get Alex back that’s a quad feed
I still want another WR but other than that we’re playing great Ball
Steelers will go undefeated and win the Super Bowl.
Don't say thar
One word, Mahomes!!!!!
Meat Head.
@@PYEGUYMohammed will break his ankle and cry
💛💛💛💛
Chargers are the West Coast Ravens. Jim and John Harbaugh same style. This is why I wasn't worried about the Chargers. Steelers have beaten the Raven 7 of the last 8.
Steelers stole #1 defense rating from the Chargers today. Chargers moved to number 2.. Good game.
Steelers are the #1 seed in the afc rn
12-5 AFC North Champs battling with Buffalo for the 1 seed. They need to add another legit WR at the deadline.
We have that gauntlet in the second half of the season - and I think we're gonna sweep our division. Given the poor start the rest of the AFCN has had, if we can take it to them, we get a playoff spot.
Soooo mad steelers haven't been on TV yet grrrrrrr
3-0 we run the north. Steelers nation 🖤💛
Vintage Harrison. With speed
10
6
10
That type of defense in 2024
OVER 300 PART 2 Let's GO
Don't get confused Mattydubs....... Nick may be a 'Back up' in title, but don't get confused now, he's nobody's back up. He's a starter on any team... It just so happens Pitt has OLB in spades, but Nick AIN'T NO BACK UP...
If my Steelers can only score 24 points a game with our nasty defense, Yikes! 😮 The NFL is in trouble... 24 points a game from our offense and we're Very Dangerous...
I kinda feel bad for Herbig, he'd be a star if he was on a lot of other teams in the league
We’re gona hit a slump heading out of bye week, but we’ll be ok. Definitely 12 win season.
We going to the playoffs period don’t matter the record
13-4 with at least 1 playoff win 🎉🎉
Davante Adams makes us a real threat
Better than ESPN.
Steelers are the best when they are underdogs, QUIT SAYING WERE GOOD. But seriously, Justin Fields IS HIM. Thanks bears for taking a trash Claypoolmso we could get jpj and giving us Jf2 for a 6th(or 4th) rounder
Best: 12-5 worst: 9-8
12 wins for the Steelers