A SB Nation analysis argues Pittsburgh’s offensive-line reshuffle has weakened the unit: Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu moved from right to left, while Spencer Anderson allowed seven pressures at right guard in a 20-3 loss to New England, which sacked Aaron Rodgers four times.
New England also forced two fumbles, one leading to a scoop-and-score. Across two games, Rodgers has been sacked six times and pressured on 29 drop-backs. Pittsburgh has averaged 175 passing yards and 74.5 rushing yards per game, both ranked 29th, and is 30th in total yards with 16 points under Mike McCarthy.
The article also cites instability in the line: center Zach Frazier was the only holdover from the 2025 unit, and Pittsburgh rotated players at guard and tackle during camp. At Wednesday’s practice, Anderson and Dylan Cook worked on both sides, while Brock Hoffman and first-round pick Max Iheanachor worked only on the right. Iheanachor’s development was hampered by a training-camp injury.
