Mike McCarthy addresses Steelers' offense after loss to Patriots
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:47 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy expressed frustration with his team's offensive performance after a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots on September 20, 2026. McCarthy took full responsibility for the struggles, stating that the team lacked detail and execution in both the run and pass. He emphasized the need for improved fundamentals, noting that the coaching staff must adapt its approach as they work together with the players. Despite the offensive woes, McCarthy praised the defense for a strong outing, allowing only 13 points. He hinted at potential changes in practice strategies moving forward, aimed at enhancing the team's offensive capabilities.
- •Steelers lose 20-3 to the New England Patriots.
- •Mike McCarthy takes blame for offensive inefficiencies.
- •Team struggles with fundamentals and execution in both areas.
- •Defense holds Patriots to 13 points but offense fails to capitalize.
- •Adjustments to practice strategy expected to improve offense.
- 11:33 PMESPN NFL — McCarthy shoulders Steelers' loss: 'Felt it on Wednesday and Thursday'
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers HC makes shocking admission after blowout loss
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Mike McCarthy takes blame for Steelers’ offensive struggles vs. Patriots
"Steelers coach Mike McCarthy shouldered the blame Sunday in the wake of his offense's clunky, uninspired performance in a loss to the Patriots.
"After the Steelers blowout loss to the Patriots, Mike McCarthy admitted he wasn't shocked by how bad the offense was.
"The Steelers’ new head coach and play caller was especially tough on himself following a big loss to the Patriots.
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External links- ESPN NFLSep 20, 2026, 11:33 PMMcCarthy shoulders Steelers' loss: 'Felt it on Wednesday and Thursday'
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy shouldered the blame Sunday in the wake of his offense's clunky, uninspired performance in a loss to the Patriots.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:41 PMSteelers HC makes shocking admission after blowout loss
After the Steelers blowout loss to the Patriots, Mike McCarthy admitted he wasn't shocked by how bad the offense was.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 8:47 PMMike McCarthy takes blame for Steelers’ offensive struggles vs. Patriots
The Steelers’ new head coach and play caller was especially tough on himself following a big loss to the Patriots.
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