Can the Pittsburgh Steelers save their season in week 5?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-3 to start the 2021 regular season. Will the Steelers be able to take advantage of a shaken-up Broncos team?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are desperately searching for a victory. Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh front office have exuded an extreme amount of patience during a difficult time. Pittsburgh has lost three of their last four games and has landed at the bottom of the AFC Conference. As the Steelers prepare to host the Denver Broncos, sports experts believe that this week could turn Pittsburgh’s season around.

The Denver Broncos have made the most of their opportunities so far. The team’s 3-1 start has caught the eyes of opponents in the AFC Conference. Despite their fast start, the Broncos still have something to prove. The teams that they have defeated have a combined record of 2-10.

When Drew Locke and the Denver offense faced an NFL team with a positive record, they failed to produce. The Broncos’ seven points scored was not enough to conquer the visiting Baltimore Ravens last week. Locke finished the game with 113 yards passing on 13 completions. The Raven’s defense was also held Melvin Gordon to 56 yards rushing. As the game came to an end, it was clear that the Broncos had some issues to resolve immediately.

What needs fixing on the Steelers?

Keith Butler and his crew have not been the primary issue for the Steelers this season. Despite giving up 20+ points in each of their losses, they have not received much help from the offense. The Steelers are still one of the worst teams in rushing yards per game. Their inability to establish a balanced offense has put the task of winning on the shoulders of Ben Roethlisberger and the defense.

Ben Roethlisberger has been under the microscope this season. Many believe that a veteran of his caliber should easily lead his team to a better start. His early-season performances have not been convincing. When in the pocket, Ben has had trouble completing passes downfield. According to ESPN.com Roethlisberger’s 6.1 yards per completion has put a pause on the Steelers’ production.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers require a wake-up call. The Denver Broncos are a team that will force the Steelers to play a sound four quarters. Pittsburgh must be able to rely on both their defense and offense to win on Sunday. If the Steelers lose this game at home, their chances of making the AFC playoffs.