3 things we learned from Steelers Week 1 win over Bills

Steelers offense came to life in the second half to help secure victory vs. Bills

So, if you watched the game, you’ll understand what I just referenced about the Steelers offense “sleepwalking” through the first half of the game. To put it mildly, the offense “stunk up the joint” and could not get anything going.

Frankly, had it not been for the defense, the game could have easily gotten away from Pittsburgh in the first half.

One recurring theme you will or may have noticed with the offense is that it has a tendency to get off to a slow start before finding a groove to get things going the way it needs to get going.

The first half typified this slow start. The Steelers scored a total of zero points in the first half.

Down by 10 points, Ben Roethlisberger, led an opening third-quarter drive that ultimately stalled but did result in a field goal to cut the lead to seven points. Pittsburgh would score another field goal in the third quarter to make it a four-point game.

So what changed from the first half to the second half? I honestly don’t know, but whatever it was, it proved to be the difference for the offense.

I think what we learned is this: Despite not being able to get the run game going, as evidenced by the fact rookie first-round draft pick Najee Harris had a whopping 45 yards on 16 carries, which is not good by the way, Big Ben did enough in the passing game to put the team in a position to win.

That’s exactly what we would expect from a franchise veteran.