Three weeks of Steelers football have come and gone, with Pittsburgh holding a perfect 3-0 record and the title for best defense in football.  The offense has struggled mightily through the first two weeks, and while the unit significantly improved for Week 3's contest against the Los Angeles Chargers, the defense has reigned supreme in every game they've played. Some have argued that the success of the Steelers defense has been due to a lack of competition early in the season. However, this 2024 defensive unit is not only beating teams down but also being compared to one of the greatest defenses of all time: the 1973 Steel Curtain.

While this might seem like a stretch to NFL historians, no one can ignore the success of this 2024 unit's start as the number one overall defense in the game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense will look to continue its dominance in Week 4 against the Colts as they take on a young dual-threat quarterback in Anthony Richardson.

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers currently rank as number one defense in the NFL