The Pittsburgh Steelers just snagged a wild win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, punching their ticket to a 4-2 record and keeping pace with the Cleveland Browns right there in the AFC North. Technically, they’re sitting second, but a W is a W in the NFL, and nobody asks how, only how many. Still, that game was a nail-biter, and not always for the right reasons.
A Win’s a Win, But Man, That Start
Seriously, what was up with that start? The Steelers offense just could not get rolling early on. Todd Bowles’ defense for the Bucs was absolutely relentless, and Pittsburgh looked like they had zero answers. It felt like Jalon Daniels and the entire Bucs offense were just having a picnic out there, operating freely against a Steelers defense that seemed totally off balance for way too long. Luckily, the Steelers’ offense finally woke up down the stretch and into overtime, pulling off the win. And credit where it’s due, that defense eventually figured it out and helped the offense seal the deal, with Jalen Ramsey having a big game. But let’s be real, you cannot start games that slowly on both sides of the ball and expect to win consistently. You just can’t! That’s four wins, though, and they are deep in the AFC North race.
Bernard’s Record-Setting Day and League Buzz
Talk about a breakout! Rookie Germie Bernard set a record on Sunday, impressing everyone and sending his “stonks through the roof” as folks are saying. That kind of explosive performance is exactly what you want to see from a young guy. Elsewhere in the league, it’s been a wild week. The Colts fired GM Chris Ballard after the Titans apparently forced their hand, and Chase Ryland completely outscored the “super team” Rams. Plus, keep an eye out for Omar Cooper, Jr., who just burst onto the scene as a Week 7 waiver wire pickup. Oh, and get this: the Steelers and Saints game is still on despite civil unrest happening in Paris. Wild stuff. And apparently, Pittsburgh even got the “last laugh” in some situation with JPJ.
What’s Next for Pittsburgh?
So, the Steelers pulled it off, they’re 4-2, and Germie Bernard looks like a star in the making. But that slow start problem? That is a ticking time bomb. They’ve gotta figure out how to hit the ground running, especially with the grind of the regular season ahead. The schedule keeps moving, and that game against the Saints is up next. This team has shown they can win when it counts, but they simply can’t rely on pulling a rabbit out of a hat every week. Can they clean up those sluggish starts and keep this momentum going? It’s going to be a wild ride watching them try.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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