Mike Tomlin on Week 7 first-half: ‘We can’t settle for field goals’

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a solid first-half performance, but struggled on several drives to score points. Tomlin touched on the issues.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trailing the New York Jets 15-13 as the first-half of Week 7’s Sunday Night Football contest comes to an end.  There were a variety of plays to be optimistic about, however, there was some definite cause for concern as well.

Russell Wilson has had a solid first-half performance, throwing for 145 yards and one passing touchdown to WR George Pickens on Pittsburgh’s last drive of the half.  However, his accuracy leaves much to be desired—completing only 8 out of 17 passes.  Mike Tomlin was interviewed heading into half-time, and touched on some of the quarterback’s biggest plays, the offense’s inability to get first downs, and the overreliance on scoring points through Chris Boswell.

Tomlin stated to sideline reporter Melissa Stark that “We’re settling for fieldgoals and they’re scoring touchdowns.”

Can the Pittsburgh offense find its groove in the second-half under Russell Wilson?  Justin Fields eagerly watches from the sidelines in hopes of getting his chance to play in Week 7.

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Steelers-Raiders first-half: Offensive penalties and strong defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 12-7 lead over the Las Vegas Raiders heading into half-time.

The Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 12-7 lead heading into half-time in their Week 6 contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders.  Producing a first-half that was highlighted by multiple holding calls on the Steelers’ offensive line, and a strong defensive effort, Pittsburgh will look to analyze whatcspecific gameplan adjustments need to be made heading into the second-half.

The offensive line struggled to contain Raiders’ star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, and forced officials to throw multiple flags for holding—ruining drives for the team.

The Steelers produced 152-yards of offense, averaging 4.5 yards a play.  The Pittsburgh defense, although giving up a touchdown early, held the Raiders to a measly 119 yards of total offense.

If Pittsburgh is able to keep their momentum going and pull off the win today, the Steelers will be able to keep pace with the Baltmore Ravens in their race for the AFC North divisional title.

Pittsburgh received the ball to start the contest, and will subsequently kick off to the Las Vegas Raiders to begin this second-half of football.

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