September 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (90) celebrates a sack against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
The Steelers Fans rejoice! Not only is Pittsburgh undefeated after three weeks of football, but they have also been showing some good looks in some aspect of the game. Each week, the Steelers have improved some aspect of their game, culminating in an impressive 3-0 record. While not every snap, play, or drive was perfect in their Week 3 win, and there is certainly plenty to build on, there is plenty of optimism to be had as the Steelers beat a previously undefeated team. Here are five reasons to be optimistic after the Steelers’ Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The offense came up with a great game plan against a tough defense
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterback Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers talk on the sideline during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Nick Herbig has proven to be a capable replacement if Highsmith misses time
September 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke (8) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Linebackers are getting better every week against the run
September 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back JK Dobbins during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Rookie Zach Frazier is playing like a top-tier center after just three career games
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Fields brought the offense to life in Week 3
September 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) and wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) celebrate after combining for a fifty-five-yard touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
