Pittsburgh Steelers

Offense

The Steelers’ offensive playbook is one of the best schemes for balanced players who love the short passing game. Even if you don’t land a big WR, you can still have plenty of success with the concepts and RAC move.

Key Formation

Singleback Pitt Doubles is a solid formation that’s tough for defenses to line up against. The key is using your TE as a run blocker early and then as a safety valve on third down.

Key Player

WR with 87+ Route Running and Release

Formations

• SINGLEBACK: Jumbo, Ace, Ace Pair Flex, Bunch Base, Pitt Doubles, Y-Trips
• I-FORM: Pro, Pro Twins, Tight Pair
• STRONG: Close
• WEAK: Pro
• PISTOL: Slot Wing, Y-Trips
• GUN: Split Close, Doubles, Tight Doubles On, Stack Offset Wk, Y-Trips Wk, Wing Trio Steeler, Trio, Bunch Wk, Snugs, Spread Y-Slot, Trips HB Wk, Empty Trey, Empty Steeler
• WILDCAT: Normal

The Steelers’ playbook has added some new pistol formations this season, so don’t forget to try them out!

OFFENSIVE Draft Targets

• WR (SPD, AGI, RTE)
• HB (TRK, SPD, CTH)
• TE (CIT, RBK, PBK)

Defense

Pittsburgh has built their defensive scheme around the 3-4 for multiple seasons. Aim to get some strength and block-shedding on the defensive line, but don’t worry about generating pressure there, as it will mainly come from your LBs.

Key Formation

Nickel 2-4-5 Prowl is a solid formation that confuses the offense and doesn’t let any drafted LBs go to waste.

Key Player

SS with 85+ Play Recognition

Formations

• 3-4: Odd, Under, Over, Even, Solid
• 4-4: Split
• NICKEL: 2-4-5, 2-4-5 Dbl a Gap, 3-3-5 Wide
• BIG DIME: 2-3-6 Will, 1-4-6
• QUARTER: 1-3-7, 3 Deep

If you can’t get enough depth at CB, try to draft an extra FS to play in the slot with mainly zone coverage.

DEFENSIVE Draft Targets

• OLB (PMV, PUR, STR)
• SS (PRC, ZCV, SPD)
• MLB (ZCV, PRC, SPD)