# Steelers' Offensive Shift Under McCarthy

> Steelers' offense leads division with 544 plays in first eight games.
- Title: Steelers' Offensive Shift Under McCarthy · Steelers Depot
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, mike mccarthy, offensive plays, division standings, 2026 nfl season, quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, nfl, Steelers Depot
- Source: Steelers Depot — https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-2026-offensive-charting-first-eight-games
- Author: Tom Mead
- Published: 2026-11-08T16:30:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, mike mccarthy, offensive plays, division standings, 2026 nfl season, quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, sports, nfl
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Steelers' offense ranks first in division after 8 games with 544 plays, 70 more than last season.