# Steelers' Midseason Offensive Grades

> Steelers' offense shows promise with rushing strength but QB inconsistency.
- Title: Steelers' Midseason Offensive Grades · Steelers Depot
- Summary: Steelers' offense shows promise with rushing strength but QB inconsistency. Steelers' offense ranks 14th in rushing yards but QB Aaron Rodgers' inconsistency…
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, aaron rodgers, rushing yards, midseason grades, offensive line, jaylen warren, dk metcalf, darnell washington, pat freiermuth, rookie receivers, nfl, Steelers Depot
- Source: Steelers Depot — https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-midseason-offensive-positional-grades
- Author: Josh Carney
- Published: 2026-11-06T00:00:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, aaron rodgers, rushing yards, midseason grades, offensive line, jaylen warren, dk metcalf, darnell washington, pat freiermuth, rookie receivers, sports, nfl
## Steelers' Season Standings
Pittsburgh Steelers sit 6-2 in the AFC North with a strong rushing attack.
## Offensive Performance Metrics
Steelers rank 14th in rushing yards at 117.9 per game but 19th in yards per game (328.4).
## Quarterback Grade
Aaron Rodgers has a C+ grade with 1,871 yards and 13 touchdowns but six interceptions.
## Running Back Grade
Jaylen Warren leads the team with 704 rushing yards and potential for over 1,500 yards.
## Wide Receiver Grade
Wide receiver DK Metcalf has 33 receptions for 378 yards and one touchdown with four drops.
## Tight End Grade
Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth earn a B+ grade with strong red zone impact.
## Offensive Line Grade
Offensive line ranks B- with strong run game but pass protection issues.
## QB Inconsistency
Rodgers' completion percentage (60.0) is on pace for a career low outside his first two years.
## Rushing Threat
Jaylen Warren has forced nearly 40 missed tackles and could shatter his career high.
## Receiver Injuries
Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson have been limited by injuries affecting the receiver room.
## Metcalf's Struggles
Metcalf has a career-worst 51.1% catch rate and four drops on the season.
## Tight End Impact
Washington and Freiermuth provide critical red zone and passing game contributions.
## Offensive Line Challenges
Rookie right tackle Max Iheanachor and left tackle Troy Fautanu face pass protection issues.
## Key takeaway

Steelers' offense ranks 14th in rushing yards but QB Aaron Rodgers' inconsistency threatens midseason success.