The Steelers are one in all 4 NFL groups that shall be embarking on a stretch that sees them play three video games in 11 days once they take the sector on Sunday, however head coach Mike Tomlin isn’t wanting past the primary of these video games at this level.
After dealing with the Eagles this weekend, the Steelers could have a Saturday recreation in opposition to the Ravens in Baltimore in Week 16 and a Wednesday recreation at dwelling in opposition to the Chiefs in Week 17. It’s a frightening stretch of video games that may weigh closely on the group’s playoff positioning, however Tomlin stated on The Pat McAfee Show Thursday that he needs to “preserve the current challenges our singular focus” as a result of they’re on an everyday week proper now.
“I’m certain that everyone is conscious of the schedule, however our job this week is the Philadelphia Eagles,” Tomlin stated. “I’m gonna delve deeper into that in all probability extra with the collective on the opposite facet of this recreation. Right now, we’re within the midst of a seven-day cycle when it comes to prep and so issues are enterprise as standard however it’s gonna shortly change as soon as we’re on the opposite facet of Philadelphia.”
Once the Steelers are by way of the upcoming stretch, they’ll get some additional day off heading into Week 18 and Tomlin could have shift the group’s focus once more to verify they head into the postseason with as a lot momentum as potential.
