Steelers D - on pace for the Triple Crown

Most takeaways, most sacks and fewest points allowed. Never done in Super Bowl era. Will mean nothing though if the running game doesn't improve.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...l-team-has-ever-pulled-off-in-super-bowl-era/

 

Remember when we all hated Butler?

Can't hate on him anymore.

 

Let’s see how we do without bud. This is 2020 standards for defense though, no disrespect to our squad.

85 bears, 2000 ravens and even 2008 Steelers they are not. Those teams you could not budge at all running vs them.

 

Is it a coincidence that the LBs got better after Joey Porter left?

 

Surprised that this thread didn't get more traction Mohave. Steeler defense tops in the league still not enough to stop all the wailing i guess. Some expectations around these parts are comical. I like the consistency that Butler is providing. Bodes well for a deep playoff run even with manchild Dupree having to contribute from a leadership role on the sideline.


https://www.footballdb.com/stats/teamstat.html?group=D&cat=T&sort=netpassyds

 

It turns out the problem was Artie Burns, Sean Davis, Mike Mitchell. Its amazing there are six starters from 2017 still on the Steelers, if Dupree is included, plus Alualu started 5 games that year.

 

Tyson playing better helps too

 

The much feared Browns are giving up 10 more points a game, beware of Baker.