Steelers improve to 6-2; coach McCarthy offers practical outlook
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Mike McCarthy, in his first year as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, addresses the team’s surprising 6-2 record. Following a bye in Week 9, McCarthy highlighted the team's playoff aspirations while emphasizing a realistic approach to their current success. The Steelers rank first in the AFC North and fourth in the conference standings as they prepare for a Week 10 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 15. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and running back Jaylen Warren continue to contribute significantly to the team's performance this season.
- •Steelers record stands at 6-2 following a bye week.
- •McCarthy emphasizes a realistic view on team success.
- •Pittsburgh leads the AFC North and is fourth in the conference.
- •Aaron Rodgers has thrown 13 touchdowns this season.
- •Steelers face the Bengals on November 15.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers HC Mike McCarthy gives ‘practical and realistic’ take on surprising 6-2 start
"Mike McCarthy is proud of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ winning momentum , but the head coach maintained a realistic stance on the team’s ceiling midway through the 2026 NFL season. McCarthy is going through his first year as the Steelers’ head coach, helping the franchise start a new era following Mike Tomlin’s retirement. It has been a promising start […] The post Steelers HC Mike McCarthy gives ‘practical and realistic’ take on surprising 6-2 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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