Communication issues have been cited as a problem for the Steelers’ defense for several years now. It seems that the communication is no longer the issue, but rather the execution. Pittsburgh is currently ranked 28th in total defense, despite having the highest-paid defensive unit in the league.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had all of their internal struggles exposed in their loss to the Chicago Bears, as they fell 31-28. The Steelers were wit

CHICAGO -- Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says that he never thought about going for it on fourth-and-nine for his own 22 with just over two minutes left in the game. The team had three timeouts left and a poor punt by Corliss Waitman gave the Bears ball in prime position.

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Chicago Bears on Sunday by a final score of 31-28. The loss dropped Pittsburgh to 6-5 as the team fell to second place in the AFC North.

Heyward and the Steelers defense have been inconsistent all season and have depended so heavily on splash plays that consistent, routine effort is harder to find. On Sunday, against the Bears, the Steelers' defense has its moments, but this unit has literally become the perfect example of all-or-nothing mentality.

CHICAGO -- Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is questionable to return to the game with a hip injury. Porter has been in and out of the game, and suffered the injury first in the second quarter.

CHICAGO — Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Broderick Jones appears to have escaped serious injury after leaving his team’s 31-28 loss […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Get

Edge rusher T.J. Watt passed his big brother J.J. on the NFL's all-time sack list when he strip-sacked Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the end zone early in the second quarter. Linebacker Nick Herbig then recovered the fumble for a touchdown, which gave Pittsburgh a 14-7 lead.