Under Russell Wilson, the Steelers looked like a force. But the Eagles crushed them 27-13 in the week 15 game. However, the fans and the HC Mike Tomlin passed it off as a one-off loss. Alas, in week 16, it happened again, another loss! The Ravens defeated them 34-17 at M&T Stadium. Now, that’s a tough loss to swallow. Not only are they losing, but the score difference of almost half has lowered their morale.

During the post-game conference, the Steelers HC did not mince his words. He put his O-line under the bus and said, “We didn’t do what we needed to do in order to secure victory. We didn’t control the run game. We never did.” These words show his disappointment. But the defense needs his immediate attention.

While both teams had an equal number of passing yards, 198 yards each, the Steelers’ defense failed to stop the run ball. The home team had 38 attempts in 220 rushing yards and was far ahead of the visitors, with 24 attempts in 117 rushing yards. Mike Tomlin also talked about tackles and added, “It’s concerning.” That’s right.

Even Russell Wilson was not in the best form on Saturday. While Lamar Jackson was sacked only once, the Ravens’s defense sacked Mr Unlimited thrice. At the end of the third quarter, the scores were 24-17 in the home team’s favor. But the 37-yard interception return for a touchdown by the Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey took the scores to 31-17, and the Steelers could not close the difference.

The Steelers HC has also other problems to deal with. Their players got injured during the week 16 matchup. It wouldn’t be easy.

Mike Tomlin revealed Joey Porter Jr.’s injury

The Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. got injured against the Ravens. While talking about it during the post-game conference, the HC Mike Tomlin said, “Joey Porter had a knee injury, don’t have a lot of details there. He wasn’t able to finish.” That was evident in the game.

At the 7:44 mark in the first quarter, he injured his knee. Initially, his return was questionable, but he returned at the 13:45 mark in the 3rd quarter. However, he wasn’t comfortable running and was declared ‘out’ of the game at 8: 51 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter. He had 3 tackles in the matchup.

Their WR Ben Skowronek also suffered a hip injury in the game. That adds to Mike Tomlin’s worries. He and Russell Wilson have to sit together and make new plans. They need to win the games before the playoffs. Only 2 games remain now. Can they do it? We’ll find out soon.