The Steelers are winning in spite of the offense. At some point, they’ll need to win because of it

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) runs into the endzone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are winning almost in spite of their offense. That will need to change if the Steelers want to be considered legitimate contenders in the AFC North. Pittsburgh improved to 3-2 with a 17-10 comeback victory over rival Baltimore, a game in which mistakes by the Ravens played a major factor in the Steelers’ rally. Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett improved to 10-7 as a starter and threw a late touchdown pass to George Pickens to win it. Pickett says the team needs to drown out the negative noise. The noise will likely only grow louder until the offense plays with any sense of consistency.