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Steelers' Offensive Shift Under McCarthy
Steelers' offense leads division with 544 plays in first eight games.
In brief
Steelers' offense leads division with 544 plays in first eight games. Steelers' offense ranks first in division after 8 games with 544 plays, 70 more than last season. Originally reported by Steelers Depot.
Steelers' Offensive Start
The 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers completed first eight games under Mike McCarthy, sitting first in division standings.
Play Count Increase
Offense played 544 offensive plays, 70 more than 2025 with 474 plays.
Personnel Groupings Shift
Eleven personnel increased from 33.1 percent to 58.6 percent of plays.
Rushing Yards Per Carry
Rushing yards per carry increased from 4.09 to 5.00 with 21 personnel at 7.88 yards per carry.
Quarterback Performance
Aaron Rodgers completed 13 passes with six interceptions through eight games.
Play Action Plays
65 play action plays completed 59 from 11 or 12 personnel with 200 yards and three touchdowns.
Blitz Defense
Rodgers faced blitz on 76 plays with 45 completions and 393 yards and four interceptions.
No Huddle Efficiency
No huddle plays gained 84 yards with 13 of 23 completions for 107 yards.
Pre-snap Movement
Pre-snap movement dropped from 60.5 percent to 48.5 percent of plays.
Man in Motion
Man in motion decreased from 24.3 percent to 16 percent of offensive plays.
Empty Formation
Empty formation completed 24 of 32 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns.
Throw Location Shift
Throws inside numbers increased from 50 percent to over 54 percent of plays.
Running Backs Performance
Jaylen Warren gained 704 yards with 119 carries and 294 receiving yards.
Rico Dowdle Progress
Rico Dowdle gained 174 yards with 46 carries and 82 receiving yards.
Jumbo Sets
Jumbo sets used 27 plays with 132 yards and 5.57 yards per carry.
Wide Receiver Targets
Wide receivers targeted 148 times with 968 yards in first eight games.
At a glance
Steelers' offense ranks first in division after 8 games with 544 plays, 70 more than last season.
