Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news around 5 p.m. EST.
Primarily, he reacts to the Steelers' NFL Week 17 loss to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. Can coach Mike Tomlin still win with this team in the playoffs?
Are C.J. Stroud and the Texans an opponent they can beat if they have to travel to Houston for the wild-card round?
What is going on in the secondary with DeShon Elliott, Patrick Queen and others venting frustration and Minkah Fitzpatrick struggling?
Are T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and the pass rush part of the problem?
Is George Pickens' body language and lazy route running sustainable any longer? Should we worry about Russell Wilson?
And what buttons do coordinators Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin need to press to get this team back on track?
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First Published: December 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Updated: December 27, 2024, 3:11 a.m.
