What's even more impressive is how nicely the raw talent of their pre-existing defense has meshed with new defensive-minded head coach Mike Tomlin. After three weeks of play, the Steeler's defense has surrendered only 26 points (the fewest in the NFL); that's 32 points less than the Chicago Bears have allowed and 37 less than the Baltimore Ravens have allowed--both being the two top ranked defenses coming into this season.
It does help that the first few contests have been against otherwise lousy teams, but remember--Pittsburgh held the Cleveland Browns to one touchdown on opening day, and the next week Cleveland battled it out in a 51-45 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers' divisional rivals.
We shall see how the season progresses, but all signs point to a continued buffet of delicious victories.
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