Steelers face crucial questions coming out of bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-2 as they resume their NFL season after a bye week. This marks a critical point for first-year coach Mike McCarthy's squad, with nine games remaining that will determine their playoff viability. Key areas of concern include the sustainability of Jaylen Warren's rushing performance, the efficiency of Aaron Rodgers as a passer, and the effectiveness of the defense under coordinator Patrick Graham. The Steelers are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals on November 15, which will be an important test for their playoff aspirations.
- •Steelers resume season after a bye week at 6-2.
- •Jaylen Warren ranks third in scrimmage yards with 998.
- •Aaron Rodgers has struggled with downfield passing efficiency.
- •Pittsburgh defense relies on zone coverage schemes.
- •Next game is against the Bengals on November 15.
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"The Steelers are 6-2 coming out of their bye week, but there are major questions the team will have to answer in the second half of the season.
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