PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: Justin Fields wearing number 2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers lines up on the center line during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense had another disappointing game on Saturday night. While the defense did their job, holding the Buffalo Bills to nine points, the Steelers offense was only able to score three points. With the loss, the Steelers fall to 0-2 in the preseason, and two straight disappointing offense performances doesn’t bode well for the start of the season.
Here’s the big takeaway for us from Saturday’s loss:
Broderick Jones might not be as good as we thought
Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) competes at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, August 17, 2024. Credit: Charles LeClair-USA TODAY Sports
Arthur Smith feels like Matt Canada v2.0
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith watches from the sideline during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Baer/Getty Images)
We’ve seen Chris Boswell play badly before, but this was bad.
Pittsburgh Steelers placekicker Chris Boswell (9) looks at the scoreboard as he leaves the field after a missed field goal during the first half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Justin Fields is the only QB who can survive in this offense.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Credit: Charles LeClair – USA TODAY Sports
Tight ends still not a big part of the offense
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Hayward (83) leaps over Buffalo Bills safety Kendall Williamson (36) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, August 17, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reagor – USA Today Sports
The Steelers defense was worn down, but they did their job.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) celebrates after sacking Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (11) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Credit: Barry Reagor – USA TODAY Sports
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Big news for the Steelers in Week 2 of the NFL preseason
