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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Defense Wants to Smash the Run. It’s Getting Smashed Instead
The Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed at least 100 rushing yards in seven of their last 11 games amid injuries and defensive struggles, while Warren gained 134 yards Sunday.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Seattle Seahawks 31-17 on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, dropping their record to 1-1 at home.
- The loss followed a strong offseason vow to be more physical after a 2024 playoff blowout loss, but the run defense remained a major weakness.
- Seattle recorded 117 rushing yards on 29 carries, with Kenneth Walker III’s 19-yard touchdown run near the end of the fourth quarter securing the victory.
- Linebacker T.J. Watt said, "It's not fun football right now," urging the team to "look in the mirror and turn over every stone" to fix their issues.
- The Steelers face a New England team that won Sunday with 122 yards rushing and a 1-1 record, underscoring Pittsburgh’s urgent need to improve their run defense.
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