Three weeks of Steelers football have come and gone, with Pittsburgh holding a perfect 3-0 record and the title for best defense in football. The offense has struggled mightily through the first two weeks, and while the unit significantly improved for Week 3’s contest against the Los Angeles Chargers, the defense has reigned supreme in every game they’ve played. Some have argued that the success of the Steelers defense has been due to a lack of competition early in the season. However, this 2024 defensive unit is not only beating teams down but also being compared to one of the greatest defenses of all time: the 1973 Steel Curtain.
