“He’s Still Sitting on 11 wins,”- Analyst Defends Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin

The Pittsburgh Steelers went up against the Cincinnati Bengals and what should have been an easy win. The Bengals beat the Steelers badly, with a total margin of 10 points- 27-17. This is the third game in a row that the Steelers have lost after they won 11 games consecutively. Since their offense is weak, Bengals saw their opening to score, and took advantage of the opportunity.

Until three weeks ago, the Steelers were the ruling team. They were at the very top in the AFC. But now, from the top, they can merely become wild cards. It’s going to be tough for them, because the next few matches that have been lined up for them are tough competitions- the Clevelands and the Indianapolis Colts.

This loss was largely caused by the Steelers’ turnovers. Moreover, Ben Roethlisberger struggled constantly, at times even failing to find his own team receiver. The Steeler offence line was there, but still was very much non-existent. Even after an 84 yards rush made by Benny Snell, the Steelers failed to rush for 100 yards as a team for the seventh time in its last eight games.

The Steelers have not a 100 yards rush since Week 16.

Kellerman defends Pittsburgh Steelers coach

Max Kellerman, co-host of the show ‘First Take’ on ESPN, shed an analytical viewpoint on the show whether coach Mike Tomlin is to blame for the losses.