Analyzing the Steelers Week 2 loss to the Chiefs

Youth Maurkice Pouncey Jersey , by the numbers 42 points.When a team gives up 42 points it’s extremely difficult to win the game (last year‘s playoff game excluded). That’s 42 points surrendered at home. It’s 42 points entirely surrendered by the defense. There were no special-teams scores or TDs off of turnovers. 42 points...Sunday was the most points the Steelers have surrendered as a defense in the history of Heinz Field. It’s the second-most points given up all time, with their final outing of last season being the worst – a 45-42 playoff loss to Jacksonville last January. But even that game had a defensive touchdown. So Sunday was the worst Steelers’ defensive performance in the history of Heinz Field — period.42 points!Out of 12 KC possessions, six of them ended in touchdowns. The six non-scoring drives included two which ended the first half and the game. That only leaves two 2nd-quarter punts along with a safety and a fumble in the fourth quarter. That equates to the Chiefs having success on 6 out of 10 drives. Leading to 42 points.60 pass attemptsBen Roethlisberger had the second-most pass attempts ever in a single game during his career. The only time he’s attempted more passes in a game was last December in the 39–38 win over the Ravens. In that game, Ben threw 66 times with 44 completions for 506 yards. He threw two touchdowns and no interceptions. That was in a victory.The numbers show that the more Ben has had to throw the ball, the worse the results for the Steelers. In regular season games where Ben has thrown 40 or more pass attempts, the Steelers are 17-31. BecauseB Roethlisberger has an overall record of 136-65-1, this means 47.7% of his losses have come when he’s been forced to put the ball in the air 40 or more times. Only 12.5% of his victories have come when he’s thrown the ball that much. Additionally, the Steelers are 0-6 in playoff games when Ben has thrown 40-plus times. There are nine regular season games in Roethlisberger’s career where he’s thrown the ball 50 or more times. In those games, the Steelers are 3-6. Until this past Sunday, every time Ben has thrown the ball 50 times or more, the Steelers have won provided that he had a positive TD-to-INT comparison (more touchdowns than interceptions). This past Sunday changed that because...0 Turnovers This is the number that really has me perplexed. After six turnovers last week, the Steelers didn’t turn the ball over once. Other than allowing a long punt-return on a short kick on the first possession T. J. Watt Jersey , the defense wasn’t put in a bad spot. They just got beat straight-up. This was only the ninth game since 2001 that the Steelers have lost when they didn’t turn the ball over, with the last game being November 13, 2016 at home against Dallas. Out of those nine games, this was only the fifth game in which the Steelers forced at least one turnover, didn’t lose a turnover, yet still lost the game.42 Points, 60 Pass Attempts, and 0 Turnovers.These three stats combined just go to show how historically awful the defense played on Sunday. I’m not ready to say they’re a historically bad defense, but this game was an embarrassing performance. The number this defense needs to focus on is eight. Eight days will pass from this performance until they get to play again and show they can be better than the product they put on the field in Week 2. The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t used to this. When the calendar turns from December to January, the black-and-gold are usually preparing for the playoffs. Yet here we are...talking about the 2019 NFL Draft and mock drafts.Depending on who you talk to, mock drafts can be both silly, and serious. For me Authentic Chukwuma Okorafor Jersey , it is more about the listed needs, than any specific player. However, it does give a glimpse into some players the Steelers may have on their radar, by people who watch a heck of a lot more college football than I do.As we rev up the Mock Draft Monday again for another draft season, this mock draft is provided by The Draft Network. While the thought of the Steelers going with another outside linebacker/EDGE rusher might seem crazy, but it isn’t according to the latest mock draft.Take a look at who they have the Steelers taking, and why:20. Pittsburgh SteelersJachai Polite, EDGE, FloridaOn talent alone, Polite deserves to go much higher than this. However, there will be teams that question what kind of a three-down player he is or how well his body might hold up, and there has even been some whispers that he didn’t make as many friends as he should have in Gainesville among the football staff. But here’s the thing: at the end of the day http://www.authenticspittsburghsteelers.com/cheap-alejandro-villanueva-jersey , talent will win out. The Steelers need speed help off the edge badly. If they get the best of Polite, this would be a home run for talent and fit....If you are like me, you read the above and wonder what this player is actually like. Thankfully at the Draft Network they have several breakdowns of every NFL prospect. Here is what they said about Jachai Polite.PROS: Jachai Polite illustrates flashes of brilliance as a speed rusher. Capable of releasing with suddenness from a two point stance and gaining large amounts of turf in steps two and three in order to gain leverage on the edge. Athletic ability translates beyond short area explosiveness and into lateral mobility and slipping blocks at the point of attack as well. Polite shows understanding of how and when to fold back inside against over-committed blockers and gain penetration into protection.Polite possesses enough length to continue to develop his long arm ability and become a better speed to power rusher. Projecting through rough edges currently, Polite has the necessary physical tools to become a special pass rusher and impact player. There is enough functional strength present to stack up blockers at the point of attack and Polite is effective holding outside contain. Against the running game he can be counted on to execute his primary responsibility.CONS: Jachai Polite currently has too many lulls between the splash plays and will need to focus on further bettering his consistency as a player. Effort and motor are terrific, although seemingly a half-step faster on money downs and when the stakes are highest. Furthermore, Polite would be well served to continue developing his immediate hand counters. Currently too reliant on his first step, Polite can create much more room to slash and penetrate with more proactive attacks with his hands....With all that said, what do you think about the pick? Are you okay with another OLB/EDGE as the team’s first round pick? Or are you someone who is looking at other areas of need? Let us know in the comment section below! Wholesale NFL Jerseys