Mike McCarthy addresses Pittsburgh's offensive struggles as Rodgers faces pressure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy spoke on September 21 about the team's offensive issues following a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots. The Steelers rank near the bottom of the league in total yards and points. McCarthy pointed to the offensive line's performance as a key factor, emphasizing the need for consistency and continuity among players. Despite ongoing concerns regarding Aaron Rodgers’ performance, McCarthy remains committed to building the offense around the quarterback's strengths as the team heads into Week 3.
- •Steelers ranked 30th in NFL with 249.5 yards per game
- •Pittsburgh managed just 235 yards against New England
- •McCarthy highlights offensive line as the primary issue
- •Rodgers under pressure, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt
- •Team preparing for Week 3 with a focus on offensive improvements
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Mike McCarthy 'committed' to offense built around Aaron Rodgers, points to offensive line play as source of unit's struggles
"As long as Pittsburgh’s offense remains toothless, McCarthy will continue to field questions about his starting quarterback. At some point. pointing to the offensive line won’t be a satisfactory answer.
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