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3 reasons why Steelers offense could help their defense in 2020

By Tommy Jaggi

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 08: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers hands the ball off to James Conner #30 during the game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 08: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers hands the ball off to James Conner #30 during the game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 10: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams on November 10, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 10: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams on November 10, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Opposing offenses playing from behind

It goes without saying, but anytime you have the lead in football, that obviously gives you an advantage. It’s even better when you have a great defense chomping at the bit to get after the quarterback.

There’s no question that the Steelers will be leading in more games this season with what stands to be a much-improved offense. Because of this, opposing teams will be forced to play catch-up. There will be more opponents that will abandon the run and attempt to move the ball through the air in the second half of games.

When this happens, you better believe Pittsburgh’s defense will be ready to feed. Playing from behind can work against average NFL defenses, but that won’t be the Steelers in 2020.

Next. A way too early Steelers 2020 53-man roster projection. dark

With progress from players like Devin Bush and Terrell Edmunds, it’s possible that Pittsburgh’s defense could have been improved by itself this season. However, having an improved offense in 2020 should help out the Steelers defensive squad in several ways.

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