Writers week 4 picks: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals

With the Pittsburgh Steelers latest 24-20 loss against the San Francisco 49ers, the team currently sits at a 0-3 record. Pittsburgh’s defense had a dominating performance with the team capturing five turnovers.

Let us recognize in his debut with the Steelers, Minkah Fitzpatrick had two of the five forced turnovers on the day. I predicted Minkah would come away with a turnover but did not expect for him to come away with two.

The Steelers investment in Fitzpatrick is already looking to be paying off, as the young defensive back is already helping shift the identity of Pittsburgh’s defense.

Stagnated Steelers offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense struggled to capitalize on the defense’s created opportunities fully. The offense had a pair of successful drives against the 49ers this past Sunday but really had no momentum throughout the entirety of the game.

The running game not showing up is one of the biggest problems for this offense during this three-game skid. Without the ability to run, the Steelers will continue to have trouble moving the ball down the field.

Pittsburgh will have the perfect chance to get James Conner, and the rest of the running back group going on Monday Night Football, as the Steelers take on the 0-3 Cincinnati Bengals.