The month of December is known as one of the busiest times of the year. The same can be said for the Steelers.
From the first of the month until the end of the month, consumers across the country find themselves spending more hours in the stores than ever before. Gifting an item to a loved one or family member becomes the main priority for thousands of Americans each holiday season.
As the Pittsburgh Steelers compete this season, many fans at home are interested in what their favorite gridiron team has paced on their wish list.
1. Consistent offensive performances
Finding ways to create opportunities on offense has been a problem for Matt Canada this season. According to ESPN, Pittsburgh’s 3,581 total offensive yards have not been enough to keep pace with the other teams in the league. Executing a well-balanced offense has been a problem for the Steelers for quite some time. The addition of Najee Harris during the 2021 NFL Draft was supposed to be the solution for Pittsburgh’s lack of offensive presence.
The University of Alabama’s former running back has given the Steelers his all this season. Najee Harris’ one hundred and ninety-six carries are ranked fourth in the league among running backs. The heavy load of rushing attempts has solidified Harris as the eighth leading rusher in the National Football League. Many avid football fans usually correlate individual performances to the success of the team. Unfortunately, Najee Harris’ success has not been reflected in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ win column.
More contributions from other pieces of the offense will be needed to elevate the Steelers’ ability to score. As each game begins to hold more weight, more eyes will be centered around the franchise’s starting quarterback. Ben Roethlisberger has been determined to show that he can perform at a high level at the age of thirty-nine.
His performances this season have led many to believe that the Steelers will need a younger gunslinger soon. Roethlisberger’s 2,552 passing yards and fourteen touchdowns have been enough to keep Pittsburgh’s hopes of playoff competition alive but have not been enough to position his team into a more manageable situation. If the Steelers offense continues to struggle, Mike Tomlin and the organization might have to start searching for their next franchise quarterback.