The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a 31–17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, dropping to 1–1 on the season. Despite a strong start, the Steelers couldn't maintain momentum, allowing Seattle to dominate in the second half.
Top two takeaways from the Steelers' 31-17 loss to the Seahawks:
Defense can't come up with stops
The Steelers' defense, already dealing with injuries, allowed over 30 points for the second consecutive week. In Week 1, they barely managed to edge out a victory against the Jets, but this time, the defense couldn't keep up.
Seattle's offense outgained Pittsburgh 395 yards to 267, and the Steelers' defense couldn't contain key plays, including a pivotal kickoff recovery touchdown by George Holani, a bizarre scene that might have been the nail in the proverbial coffin to seal Seattle's 14-point win.
Aaron Rodgers was inconsistent
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 18 of 33 passes for 203 yards and one touchdown but also threw two interceptions. The offense struggled to capitalize on opportunities, and despite a brief lead, couldn't sustain drives in the second half. The Steelers' rushing game was also limited, with Jaylen Warren gaining only 48 yards on 14 carries.
The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a 31–17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, dropping to 1–1 on the season. Despite a strong start, the Steelers couldn't maintain momentum, allowing Seattle to dominate in the second half.
Up next for Pittsburgh: Sunday, September 21 vs. New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. ET on CBS)
