The Pittsburgh Steelers were once again dominated on the road against the New England Patriots 33-3 on Sunday night. Pittsburgh has always had trouble against New England in the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era.
I think the Steelers and their fan base don’t ever want to play them again until they retire. Pittsburgh has seen enough of it. Their body language last night is a big deal and it isn’t a big deal.
It is a big deal because the Pittsburgh Steelers know they can’t beat these guys. It isn’t a big deal because they are happy they got this game out of the way.
There were questions as to how Juju Smith-Schuster would handle being the number one wideout. He was alright with six receptions for 78 yards receiving. Smith-Schuster will be much better in Week 2 at home against the Seattle Seahawks and so will the rest of the team.
Pittsburgh will feel looser because it is their home opener and they will be relieved that they don’t see a New England jersey on the other sideline.
James Washington caught two passes for 51 yards receiving. He needs to be involved in the offense more.
Donte Moncrief caught three passes for seven yards receiving. He also dropped a lot of passes and Steelers fans were not happy with his play.
A lot of people expect this team to make the playoffs this season even though the Cleveland Browns have been hyped up to win the AFC North.
Pittsburgh needs to run the ball much better as well. They only rushed the ball 13 times for a total of 32 yards.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense also looked like they did not want to touch Tom Brady. Brady completed 24-of-36 for 341 yards and three touchdowns.
Phillip Dorsett sliced through the defense with four receptions for 95 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
T.J. Watt left the game with a hip issue for Pittsburgh, but the defense and the entire team will be rejuvenated for Week 2. Mike Tomlin also needs to do a better job coaching because if they don’t win this game on Sunday, it will be a long year for this team.
