Mike McCarthy Cuts Steelers Offensive Volume After 20-6 Patriots Loss
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Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 21
Mike McCarthy Cuts Steelers Offensive Volume After 20-6 Patriots Loss
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 21
Summary
Mike McCarthy said Pittsburgh will trim its offensive game plan after a 20-6 loss to New England, calling the current volume too high and taking blame for the unit's lack of detail.
Rodgers echoed the concern more indirectly, saying the Steelers need to identify what is working and, if there is too much in the plan, "cut it back" so practice execution carries into games.
Pittsburgh's offense has produced just one touchdown drive through two games, covering 31 yards, while Rodgers is completing under 60% of his passes with 5.2 yards per attempt and a 72.1 rating.
The reset comes quickly: 2-0 Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh in six days, raising pressure on a first-year staff-player partnership that McCarthy said he pushed too far last week.