Steelers tackle struggles highlighted in loss to Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026

During their game against the New Orleans Saints, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced challenges in pass protection, particularly from tackles Troy Fautanu and Max Iheanachor, who were charged with multiple sacks. The Steelers' offensive line displayed strong run-blocking but struggled against an aggressive pass rush. Analysts suggest that while the performance was subpar, there is room for improvement as both Fautanu and Iheanachor adjust to their roles. Ongoing developmental progress in their first NFL seasons offers some optimism for the team's offensive line prospects.
- •Steelers tackles allowed multiple sacks against the Saints.
- •Fautanu and Iheanachor are both in their first NFL seasons.
- •Steelers displayed strong run-blocking without equivalent success in pass protection.
- •Coaches remain optimistic about the young offensive line's development.
- •Analysts urge patience in evaluating the team's offensive line performance.
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Inside the pass-blocking struggles of the Steelers' young tackles
"Troy Fautanu and Max Iheanachor allowed multiple sacks against New Orleans, but Pittsburgh remains patient with its young offensive tackle tandem.
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