Run Defense; A Closer Look

Steelers are allowing 4.49 yds/att rushing.

Chart of all runs against the Steelers defense. There is a cluster of 15 yd runs and several big ones that skews the average;



Steelers tied for 5th most run yards of ≥15 yards:

 

ugh
Miami 3 rd on 15 yd runs

 

I hate the 2 DL formations.

 

I just hope that Harmon comes back. The defense seemingly is much better against the run with him in the game, vs. when he's out. Should be a big help. We held Jonathan Taylor in check... we can hold Miami's run game in check too. Just have to play well.

 

It would be somewhat forgiveable if they were good at defending against big passes. They aren't.

 

Well, if he's not back, then maybe they should stop with the 2 DL formations. Kinda dumb to keep trying something that doesn't work too well.

 

Top 5 Steelers in tackles:


1. Wilson
2. Queen
3. Ramsey
4. Heyward
5. Watt


Must be why they make those big contracts.


Btw, Wilson also leads the team in missed tackles at 64 according to statmuse. How many tackles is he in on each game? Dudes always near the ball.

 

Problem with Wilson and Queen that far too few of those tackles are behind the LOS or within 2 yards of the LOS. Those dudes make a ton of tackles after 4-5 yards.

 

The Bears were second in the league in rushing IIRC and they held them in check for the most part.

 

With Harmon it puts us as 6th best run defense. Without him we are 36th place lol

 

Achane is having a great season.

Steelers need to contain him or he could single handily beat them.

 

He might be hurt. Has bruised ribs, I think.