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)