PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers lines up under center during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills during the preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Saturday night was another disappointing effort by the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. The defense did its part, holding the Buffalo Bills to nine points but the Steelers offense could only muster three of its own. The loss drops the Steelers to 0-2 in the preseason and two straight underwhelming efforts on the offensive side of the football don't bode well for the start of the season.
Here are our big takeaways from Saturday's loss.
Maybe Broderick Jones isn't as good as we thought
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) works against Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Arthur Smith feels like Matt Canada v 2.0
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sidelines in the first quarter during the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
We've seen bad Chris Boswell before and it sucks
Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker Chris Boswell (9) looks at the scoreboard while walking off the field after missing a field goal during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on October 29, 2023.
Justin Fields is the only QB who can survive in this offense
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Tight ends are still not a serious part of the offense
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) hurdles Buffalo Bills safety Kendall Williamson (36) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
The Steelers defense wore down but they did their part
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) celebrates after sacking Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (11) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
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