The Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious against the LA Chargers on Sunday, with head coach Mike Tomlin expressing satisfaction over the team's resilience. Tomlin's leadership has transformed a team expected to struggle into the AFC North leaders, and he may have found a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields, whose confidence and athleticism are boosting offensive performance. The Steelers' ground game outperformed the Chargers, with Fields contributing a rushing touchdown. In the passing game, Fields' quickness and decision-making were pivotal, completing 8 of 9 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown without any turnovers. The Steelers' next opponents include the Colts, Cowboys, and Raiders, starting with Indianapolis, where they should be confident of securing a 4-0 record.
Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers are making strides with a strong defense, led by Matt LaFleur's reinvention of Malik Willis and Jeff Hafley's defensive strategies. Green Bay leads in total turnovers and turnover differential, with Xavier McKinney playing a versatile role. The Packers' pass rush has been effective, and their improvement in stopping the run has been crucial. The team's defensive prowess could be a key factor in their postseason run.
Week three of the NFL season saw several high-profile quarterbacks struggle, raising questions about their performance and contracts. Dak Prescott and Deshaun Watson's contracts have not yielded the expected results, and the performance of top draft picks is also under scrutiny. Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow, despite their high-value contracts, are winless, and questions arise about the pressure placed on these 'generational' quarterbacks. The struggles of young quarterbacks like Bryce Young and Caleb Williams highlight the challenges of developing talent in the NFL.
