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While it's vital for any team to stop the bleeding from losses, the Steelers’ challenges were especially pronounced on the offensive side of the ball. The passing game performance raised alarms among observers. Key receivers, particularly George Pickens, struggled significantly, prompting questions about the offensive strategy. Both Buck and Aikman echoed the sentiment that the Steelers need a more balanced and effective offense to compete in the postseason.

Playoff Outlook and Conclusions

The conversation concluded with what appeared to be a pessimistic look at the Steelers' playoff prospects. With such poor offensive showings, the analysts agreed that if the team continued on this trend, they would face a likely short exit from the playoff picture.