Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates a sack against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Steelers fans rejoice! Pittsburgh is not only undefeated after three weeks of football, but they have looked great in certain aspects of the game. Every week, the Steelers have improved on certain facets of their game, culminating in an impressive 3-0 record. While not every snap, play, or drive was perfect in their Week 3 Victory, and there is certainly plenty to build on, there is much optimism to be had as the Steelers beat a formerly undefeated team. Here are five reasons to be optimistic after the Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3.
Offense schemed up 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 proved himself a capable replacement if Highsmith misses time
Sep 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
Sep 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 only three games into his career
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
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) and wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) celebrate after combining on a fifty-five yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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