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2018 NFL Power Rankings Week 3: Eagles hope return of Carson Wentz brings spark

By Dan Parzych

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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17. Pittsburgh Steelers

How does a team like the Pittsburgh Steelers find a way to top the frustration from Week 1 in which they ended up tying the Cleveland Browns? Well, they watch a four-touchdown day (one rushing) by Ben Roethlisberger go to complete waste after falling to the Kansas City Chiefs at home, that’s how.

The last thing the Steelers wanted to see happen was fail to earn another win for a second week, but it’s difficult to come up victorious when the defense allows Patrick Mahomes II to toss six touchdown passes like they did on Sunday. A high-powered offense like Pittsburgh has can only do so much on their own without the proper support from the other side of the football, and it’s going to be difficult for this team to win games if the unit continues to play at an awful level like this.

Normally, the Steelers tend to be a lock to be near the top of the NFL Power Rankings, so seeing them this far down on the list is a little weird to see. To top it off, the drama surrounding Le’Veon Bell continuing to holdout doesn’t seem like it’s going to end anytime soon, and seeing James Conner limited to just 17 rushing yards on eight carries in Week 2 makes it seem like Pittsburgh may not be set after all in the backfield.

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