Steelers manter coordenador defensivo Teryl Austin apesar das lutas defensivas, enfrentando Colts com novos QBs. Steelers keep defensive coordinator Teryl Austin despite defensive struggles, facing Colts with new QBs.

O treinador de Steelers Mike Tomlin manteve o coordenador defensivo Teryl Austin, apesar de uma série de derrotas de dois jogos, onde a defesa permitiu 68 pontos e seis passes para touchdown. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has retained defensive coordinator Teryl Austin despite a two-game losing streak where the defense allowed 68 points and six touchdown passes. A equipe permanece 4-3 e no topo da AFC Norte, mas as lutas alimentaram críticas. The team remains 4-3 and atop the AFC North, but struggles have fueled criticism. Tomlin expressou confiança em Austin, citando sua preparação e experiência, e descartou quaisquer mudanças de coaching. Tomlin expressed confidence in Austin, citing his preparation and experience, and ruled out any coaching changes. Os Steelers enfrentam os Colts de Indianápolis de alto desempenho, que lideram a NFL em pontos e jardas. The Steelers face the high-scoring Indianapolis Colts, who lead the NFL in points and yards. Ambas as equipes têm novos quarterbacks – Aaron Rodgers e Daniel Jones – alterando sua dinâmica. Both teams have new quarterbacks—Aaron Rodgers and Daniel Jones—altering their dynamics. Tomlin enfatizou a responsabilidade e a melhoria, afirmando que a temporada ainda está longe de terminar. Tomlin emphasized accountability and improvement, stating the season is still far from over.