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Pittsburgh won in Paris by controlling the game instead of chasing explosive plays. Jaylen Warren topped 100 rushing yards, the Steelers put together four drives of at least 11 plays and the defense stole a red-zone possession from Tyler Shough. Aaron Rodgers did not need to carry the offense. That is the version of Pittsburgh that can survive when the passing game is merely efficient instead of dynamic.
Pittsburgh moved higher after a 16-10 win over New Orleans. Recent Performance, Defense Strength, and Coaching Direction improved after the Steelers finished plus-one in turnovers and allowed 281 yards.
Pittsburgh is leaning into ball control, Jaylen Warren and a defense that can steal one scoring possession. Warren topped 100 rushing yards, Aaron Rodgers managed four drives of at least 11 plays and Payton Wilson's red-zone interception erased New Orleans' best chance. The Steelers do not need speed everywhere if they can own possession time and force opponents to drive the full field.
Aaron Rodgers gives Pittsburgh an answer before the snap. The pressure point comes after the first read disappears, because the offense has little margin for Rodgers to hold the ball or throw at high volume.
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Pittsburgh has one of the league’s more favorable remaining roads at No. 25, with opponents averaging 78.3. Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars still give the schedule a real test, but 2 games against current top-10 teams keep the full road from looking as heavy as most.
Toughest remaining opponent: Cincinnati Bengals at 83.5 PFM.
Shared profile: Explosiveness and Roster Strength.
Pittsburgh supports the quarterback with the run game and play action, while Tampa Bay gets there with vertical passing and downfield pressure. That means Pittsburgh can pull linebackers toward the run before throwing behind them, while Tampa Bay can stretch safeties and open space underneath. Pittsburgh separates in Coaching Direction because its staff can adjust within that structure instead of asking the quarterback to rescue the down after the snap.
See the current Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart across offense, defense and special teams.
Pittsburgh's quarterback situation remains the biggest offensive question, with no established long-term franchise answer reflected in the current roster context. The Steelers need a passer who can match the quality of their defense.
Trading Joey Porter Jr. removed a proven outside starter from a secondary that has already dealt with injuries. Pittsburgh added Sean Murphy-Bunting and Terell Smith, but a young corner who can become a long-term outside starter now belongs in the top three.
Pittsburgh also sent Broderick Jones to Dallas before the season, reducing the long-term tackle depth around the current starters. Another tackle still matters for protection and succession, but the Porter trade makes corner the more urgent second need.
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Pittsburgh is 6–2 in the Super Bowl and last won in Super Bowl XLIII in 2009.
