Tomlin No long-term concerns about Rodgers after loss in LA

Mike Tomlin expressed confidence in Aaron Rodgers' ability to bounce back from a subpar outing in the Steelers' 25-10 defeat to the Chargers. Despite Rodgers' struggles, which included two interceptions and a safety, Tomlin stated he has no long-term concerns about the veteran quarterback's performance. The Steelers' offense has faced challenges, particularly on third downs, with a conversion rate of just 21% over the last three weeks. Tomlin highlighted the importance of diversifying their offensive strategy beyond DK Metcalf, who has been double-teamed and underutilized. The team opted not to trade for a new receiver but brought Marquez Valdez-Scantling onto the practice squad, potentially boosting their options.

Tomlin stressed the need for more big plays, as the Steelers have only a few significant pass completions this season. Pittsburgh is looking to improve its offensive efficiency against the Bengals after a previous upset loss. The Steelers are also expected to have key players returning from injury, which could impact their upcoming performance.