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Steelers vs Falcons: Ranking the Pittsburgh offensive positional units in Week One

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass 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)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass 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)

Stop us if you've heard this one before. We are worried about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense this season. Despite multiple additions this offseason including an all-new quarterback room and multiple new offensive linemen, this group is still filled with uncertainty heading into the first game of the regular season.

In ranking the offensive positional units, we didn't take into consideration any temporary injuries. Guys like wide receiver Roman Wilson and offensive tackle Troy Fautanu figure into this as healthy because both guys will be back.

Running back

Dec 31, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

The tandem of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren is as good as it gets in the AFC. Both guys have a chance to rush for over 1,000 yards this season.

TIght end

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball against Kaiir Elam #24 of the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball against Kaiir Elam #24 of the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The Steelers have a three-headed monster at tight end with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Williams are all unique talents but we aren't sure if they will get a chance to show it.

Interior offensive line

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
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

This group got a nice bump with rookie Zach Frazier was named starting center to go with guards Isaac Seumalo and James Daniels.

Quarterback

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

We hope as the season goes on, the tandem of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields climbs this list as we see some production in the passing game.

Offensive tackle

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
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

We keep this group above wide receiver because once Troy Fautanu is back, this group gets much better.

Wide receiver

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Jane Gershovich/Getty Images

It's hard to find more than two or three wide receiver units in the entire NFL as bad as this group has the potential to be. We expect George Pickens to do all he can but he really has very little help around him.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers vs Falcons: Ranking the Pittsburgh offensive positional units in Week One