Pittsburgh Steelers knee jerk reactions: Week 2 showed everything we were afraid of

Pittsburgh Steelers knee jerk reactions: Week 2 showed everything we feared

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Sammy Watkins #14 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs upfield after a catch in the second half during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs into the end zone past Artie Burns #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 29 yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Where’s the tackling?

The defense couldn’t tackle anyone. How many times did Chief ball carriers break multiple tackles before being brought down or scoring? Way too many for my liking!

Two quick examples. First, Sammy Watkins’ first quarter jet sweep, where he broke three tackles to get inside the 10-yard line.

Second, on Kareem Hunt’s first quarter TD, he broke two tackles, then stiff armed rookie Terrell Edmunds at the 3-yard line and waltzed into the end zone. Making the score 21-0.

The defense only had 45 tackles for the game and, 26 were by the DBs. Safety Morgan Burnett lead the team with six combined tackles. Any football fan knows. If the secondary is making most of the tackles, that team is probably going to lose.

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