Pittsburgh Steelers' Defense Falters as Seattle Seahawks Triumph at Acrisure Stadium

The Pittsburgh Steelers faced a challenging matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium, resulting in a 31-17 defeat. This outcome leaves both teams with a 1-1 record for the season. The game was marked by significant defensive lapses from the Black and Gold, allowing the Hawks to capitalize on key opportunities.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams testing each other's defenses. The Steelers struggled to establish their running game, with Jaylen Warren managing only 48 yards on 14 attempts. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers completed 18 of his 33 passes for a total of 203 yards but was intercepted twice by the Seahawks' defense.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Pittsburgh's defense showed some resilience with Payton Wilson recording one sack and Nick Herbig making an interception return of 41 yards. However, these efforts were overshadowed by Seattle's offensive prowess as they managed to exploit gaps in Pittsburgh's secondary.

Third Quarter

The third quarter highlighted what went wrong for Pittsburgh Steelers as they failed to convert crucial third downs, achieving only a 33 percent success rate. Despite Chris Boswell’s perfect field goal performance—making all three attempts—their offense could not keep pace with Seattle’s scoring drives.

Fourth Quarter

As the game progressed into its final stages, DK Metcalf emerged as a pivotal figure for Seattle with his touchdown reception that further extended their lead. The Steel Curtain defense could not contain Metcalf or prevent critical plays that allowed Seattle to maintain control over the game's tempo.

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another intense matchup when Pittsburgh travels to face New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 21st at 1:00 PM EDT. The game will be broadcasted live on CBS.

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