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NFL Week 12 Takeaways: Biggest Storylines for Every Team from Sunday's Games

B.Martinez3 months ago

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    Signs of Life Emanate From Pittsburgh Steelers Offense After Matt Canada Firing

    After 58 straight games without eclipsing 400 yards of total offense, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally passed that mark with new play-caller Mike Sullivan orchestrating the scheme during Sunday's 16-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

    Technically, running backs coach Eddie Faulkner had been elevated as interim offensive coordinator after Matt Canada's dismissal. But Sullivan is the voice in Pickett's ear calling the plays. Their first collaboration turned out relatively well after the unit averaged 280.1 yards through Pittsburgh's initial 10 games.

    The remaining staff knew they had to be better.

    "It's a little bit bittersweet in that way because when you sit back and you see all that goes on, and all that's being said about him and the offense, we all—and I'm speaking for the offense when I say this to staff—we all felt that we're all part of that," Faulkner told reporters . Nobody's absolving themselves from anything that's happened in that regard. We feel like we let him down."

    In total, the Steelers accumulated 421 yards. The effort wasn't perfect by any means, though. They still scored only 16 points, converted 47.1 percent of their third-down attempts and turned one of four red-zone trips into a touchdown.

    Even so, some differences were evident. They were far more willing to work the middle of the field in the passing game, specifically with tight end Pat Freiermuth. Freiermuth made big catch after big catch, finishing with a team-leading nine receptions for 120 yards. According to NFL Next Gen Stats , the tight end generated 32 receiving yards over expected.

    The continued usage of both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, with Freiermuth being a much bigger part of the offense, is a formula to be more consistent and potent overall.

    Jake Browning Doesn't Give Cincinnati Bengals Chance to Save Season

    The 85-year-old Tom Moore has been around the NFL a long, long time. His description of what happens when a franchise quarterback goes down best encapsulates what the Cincinnati Bengals are currently experiencing.

    Well, the Bengals' Joe Burrow is out for the season with a wrist injury, and you know the rest.

    Jake Browning isn't positioned to be successful. No backup quarterback truly is. The NFL is all about the starter behind center and how the team can build around him. The league doesn't have enough quality starters, let alone backups who can come in and keep the trains running on time.

    Unsurprisingly, Browning experienced his share of struggles, including an interception and two others that could have been picked yet fortuitously landed in Ja'Marr Chase's awaiting hands.

    At 5-6, Cincinnati finds itself firmly entrenched in the AFC North's cellar and two games behind every other team in the division. Every remaining opponent on the Bengals' schedule currently holds a winning record. There's no reason to think the season can be saved.

Read the full article:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10098631-nfl-week-12-takeaways-biggest-storylines-for-every-team-from-sundays-games
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