We’ve got a long week coming up between this and our next one. “We were JV again tonight and I’m talking up front on both sides,” he said. Tomlin agrees, and he could be looking elsewhere along the lines before the Steelers host the Tennessee Titans in 10 days. If we can’t get the job done, we shouldn’t be in there.” “Every man that signs up in that locker room to play football has a job to do, including myself. Watt left the game in the second quarter with a groin injury, and linebacker Alex Highsmith was lost to a knee injury. Defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt has been out all season and defensive lineman Tyson Alualu has been out since Week 2. Pittsburgh started the game without cornerback Joe Haden. “First half was horrendous,” defensive end Cameron Heyward said. He ran through wide-open holes, and his first three carries went for 54 yards. That is the most ever by an opposing rusher against the Steelers.Ī proud franchise built on its stability and menacing defense, Pittsburgh entered play giving up 4.8 yards per carry to opponents, the worst mark in the NFL.Ĭook, questionable before the game because of a shoulder injury, gashed the Steelers repeatedly. Dalvin Cook ran for 205 yards, the most the Steelers have allowed since Jacksonville’s Fred Taylor rushed for 234 in 2000. Roethlisberger threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns in the second half, but Pittsburgh fell behind 29-0 and surrendered 242 yards rushing to the Vikings. Buddy’s an option that has worked, so we played him some.” So, I’d be remiss, I’d be doing that group a disservice, if I didn’t look at all options. We’re not making the pile fall in the right direction enough. “We’re not whipping enough tail,” Tomlin said. His biggest points of emphasis: the offensive and defensive lines that were manhandled as Minnesota took a 23-0 halftime lead. Tomlin said more changes could be coming. “We will not be bashful about turning the stones over,” Tomlin said after Pittsburgh’s 36-28 loss Thursday night, when another fourth-quarter comeback fell short. Inside linebacker Joe Schobert later found himself on the bench, with rookie Buddy Johnson taking over.įourth-year linebacker Marcus Allen, who had only played special teams all season, also got his first snaps on defense. Great Are You Lord Chords - One Sonic Society, All Sons & Daughters Worship Chords - INTRO D Fm E D Fm E VERSE D Fm You give life, You are love E You bring light to the darkness D Fm You give hope, You restore E Every heart that is broken D Fm E Great. He benched receiver Chase Claypool following a taunting penalty in the first quarter. With his team’s season on the brink, Tomlin took action.