Soft Against the Run

Chris Ivory of the Jets

The Steelers' defense has been mostly soft against the run this year. That may not be news, but it is a big problem.

Five of 10 opponents have rushed for 100 yards or more, and four of those teams rushed for more than 150 yards. Not cool.

Isaiah Crowell of the Browns

Game 1 (Cleveland): 191 yards rushing

Game 2 (Baltimore): 157 yards rushing

Game 3 (Carolina): 42 yards rushing

Game 4 (Tampa Bay): 63 yards rushing

Game 5 (Jacksonville): 56 yards rushing

Game 6 (Cleveland): 158 yards rushing

Game 7 (Houston): 132 yards rushing

Game 8 (Indianapolis): 63 yards rushing (6.3 yards per rush)

Game 9 (Baltimore): 63 yards rushing

Game 10 (New York Jets): 150 yards rushing