Pittsburgh Steelers Week 4 Takeaways

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After a disappointing loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers traveled to Green Bay to take on Aaron Rogers and the Packers. Entering the game, the Steelers had multiple key players questionable to play luckily all their starters minus wide receivers Chase Claypool played. The Steeler's offense managed to score a touchdown on the opening drive breaking their 11-game streak of not scoring on an opening drive. Unfortunately, the Steelers wouldn't score another touchdown till the fourth quarter. The Steelers lost to the Packers Sunday 27-17. The Steelers are still dealing with the same issues that have plagued them since week 1.

Offense: The Steeler's offense still hasn't developed a running game to help take some of the pressure off Ben. The Steelers are currently ranked last in the league in rushing with just only 221 yards. Big Ben threw forty times Sunday which someone with a pectoral injury should not be doing. Big Ben's accuracy is in question due to overthrowing receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for two potential touchdowns that could have changed the outcome of the game. The offensive line still cannot protect Ben allowing him to get sacked twice Sunday. The offense is the weakest link to the team now.

The Secondary: Aaron Rodgers had a field day with the Steelers secondary passing for 248 yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 1 rushing touchdown. The young secondary was under-matched against the Packers veteran wide receivers Randall Cobb and Devante Adams. Packers receiver Randall Cobb finished the game with 5 receptions for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns. Although the secondary isn't playing the best, they are still young guys that need more development.

The only positive takeaway from this game was Ben Roethlisberger throwing his 400th touchdown pass placing him eighth on the all-time list. The Steelers look to get back in the AFC North race next Sunday as they host the Denver Broncos.