The Pittsburgh Steelers ’ 25-35 loss to the Green Bay Packers exposed a growing issue. Defense had been their weakness all season, but on Sunday, the offense’s inefficiency turned costly. Settling for field goals instead of touchdowns defined their first-half rhythm. The pattern left Green Bay space to strike back.

“We were in way too many third-and-longs. We have to do a better job there,” Arthur Smith said, according to Nick Farabaugh.

The Steelers’ resistance was broken by extensive completions, particularly in third-and-long situations. The Steelers’ offense, however, was under attack and was unable to convert. Instead of making it to the end zone, they had to settle for four field goals from kicker Chris Boswell .

After the second quarter, the game flipped. Pittsburgh

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