Steelers OC addresses red zone issues during bye week preparations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers are evaluating their red zone offensive strategies during the current bye week, as confirmed by offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio. Despite moving the ball effectively, the team struggles with low-percentage throws when in scoring positions. Angelichio acknowledged the need to tighten play calling, highlighting quarterback Aaron Rodgers' tendency to favor passing options regardless of defensive setups. The Steelers will focus on these issues over the next two days, intending to improve their scoring efficiency moving forward.
- •Steelers are evaluating red zone playcalling during the bye week.
- •Offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio addressed the situation publicly.
- •Team has struggled with low-percentage throws in scoring positions.
- •Quarterback Aaron Rodgers tends to favor passing options.
- •Focus on red zone strategies will continue over the next two days.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers OC says team must address red zone woes during the bye
"The Steelers red zone offensive playcalling has been questionable all season long and offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio says the team will look at it during the bye week.
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