Arrow pointing up: After some struggles at the outset of the season, the Steelers' defense has begun to find its collective stride.

"We're getting there," defensive coordinator Teryl Austin assessed today.

Just as Austin suspected the defense would all along.

"I've said it, I know we hadn't played well early but I know we have enough good players and that things will start trending in the right direction," Austin continued. "I think we took a step forward (last Sunday), absolutely. But we also know we left a lot out there and there's a lot of room to improve.

"I really love the way our guys competed and performed last week and we know we can be better."

The Steelers amassed six sacks, 14 quarterback hits, two interceptions and eight passes defensed in last Sunday's 24-21 win over the

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