Mike Tomlin analyzes Steelers' offensive struggles in loss to Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled offensively during a recent loss to the New England Patriots, failing to score a touchdown and gaining just 235 total yards. Former head coach Mike Tomlin, now an analyst for NBC, evaluated the team's performance, emphasizing a lack of effective runs and third-down success. He pointed out that the offensive line has not met expectations and the skill position players lack explosiveness, contributing to the team's struggles. Tomlin indicated that solving these issues requires roster changes rather than just coaching adjustments.
- •Steelers gained only 235 total yards against the Patriots.
- •Mike Tomlin emphasized the need for better rushing and third-down performance.
- •Tomlin noted that current issues are roster-related, not coaching problems.
- •No touchdowns were scored by the Steelers in the game.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin offers excellent analysis of offensive struggles
"Sunday's performance by the Steelers offense reminded of the team under Mike Tomlin and he talked about what he saw after the loss.
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