Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Ashley Wenskoski of Pittsburgh Sports Tonight.
Pittsburgh Steelers surge to first place in the AFC North, yet national analysts still doubt their title chances. Are bettors sleeping on Mike McCarthy’s squad? Veteran leadership from T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward anchors a defense ranked top-five in both points and yards allowed, while Keeanu Benton’s breakout alongside Hayward fuels Pittsburgh’s dominant run-stopping ability.
Christopher Carter and guest Ashley Winskoski break down the team’s offensive evolution, highlight Jaylen Warren’s dynamic impact, and debate the Steelers’ trade deadline strategy—should Omar Khan pursue a new wide receiver given Michael Pittman Jr.’s injury? Key discussion points include the impact of Patrick Graham’s coaching adjustments, schedule challenges featuring Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals, and the importance of draft capital with quarterback uncertainties looming. Can the Steelers capitalize on their momentum or will offensive firepower hold them back on their playoff quest?
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Four straight wins. First place in the AFC North. But how much should we REALLY believe in these Steelers?
Pittsburgh enters its Week 9 bye at 6–2 after dismantling Cleveland 27–6. Host Tyler Feldman, former Steelers offensive tackle Wayne “Big G” Gandy, and Locked On Steelers Daily host Christopher Carter debate whether Mike McCarthy’s team has found a winning identity, and what could still unravel it.
🏈 FOUR STRAIGHT: What changed after the 2–2 start? From the rushing attack to T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward’s leadership, we separate sustainable strengths from lingering concerns.
🩹 BYE-WEEK WISH LIST: Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek and more. Which potential return would make the biggest difference?
👀 WHO GETS EXPOSED? Four of Pittsburgh’s next five games feature national standalone windows. Can the Steelers turn that spotlight into a statement, or will their weaknesses take center stage?
🔥 YEA OR NAY + PREDICTIONS: Is Pittsburgh’s best football still ahead? We predict the next five games, the biggest second-half difference-maker and the Steelers’ final record.
💬 YOUR TURN: What do the Steelers need to prove before you call them a legitimate contender? Drop your answer below!
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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh.
The Pittsburgh Steelers climb into the NFL’s top 5 defenses—can Patrick Graham’s dynamic schemes sustain their dominance? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh spotlight how playmakers like T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, and Patrick Queen are thriving in this evolving unit, with smart adjustments, blitz-heavy packages, and the emergence of Keeanu Benton up front fueling the resurgence.
The conversation explored the Steelers’ trade deadline strategy, debate over adding a man-beating wide receiver such as Josh Downs or Stefon Diggs, and cost-conscious solutions to strengthen the roster. The hosts also break down creative wrinkles in Pittsburgh’s run game, including expanded trap plays and the blocking impact of Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. With the offense seeking consistency, can the Steelers’ multi-layered attack help Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf unlock more explosive plays down the stretch? Don’t miss this strategic deep dive ahead of a pivotal stretch run.

 
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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.
Pittsburgh Steelers overpower Cleveland Browns with dominant run game, but passing attack sparks concern. Is Mike McCarthy giving Aaron Rodgers too much freedom at the line, or are growing pains part of the winning formula? Chris Carter and Alan Saunders debate the Steelers’ red zone struggles, DK Metcalf’s costly miscues, and the impact of the team’s run-heavy approach as they hit the season’s halfway point.
Stars and Skulls grades shake up the roster spotlight, with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle earning high marks for their backfield brilliance, and Mason McCormick anchoring an offensive line that bulldozed the Browns. The discussion explores whether the Steelers’ current formula can sustain a top spot in the AFC, how upcoming matchups against the Bengals and Jaguars could expose weaknesses, and why a wide receiver trade might be on the horizon as the deadline approaches. Where do the Steelers go from here?
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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.
The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cleveland Browns 27-6 Sunday behind a powerful offensive line led by Mason McCormick's physicality. Christopher Carter dives into what the Steelers did the best with that offensive line, as Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu played big roles in springing Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle for big days, and that allowed the play action passes to Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth to open up. Does Mike McCarthy need to just let the Steelers run the ball more and stop Aaron Rodgers from throwing when they get down in the red zone?
Also, Chris goes into what the defense did well to set up their pass rush for a big day with eight sacks as T.J. Watt led the way. Keeanu Benton and the defensive line stuffed the run while Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson keyed a well balanced defense that kept Deshaun Watson and the passing attack in check.

But do the Steelers have a problem with their passing attack? Christopher thinks so, as Rodgers couldn't get anything going with DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard, and Metcalf's drop that turned into an interception was arguably his worst moment of the season.
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