Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mike DeFabo of the Athletic.

The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be starting Troy Fautanu and Dan Moore at tackle while benching Broderick Jones. But is that the right move? Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo discuss whether Mike Tomlin's plan will stunt the growth and development of Jones, or if this plan will benefit Jones and help him recover from his elbow injury?

Also, Chris and Mike discuss Justin Fields' passing after two games and how Tomlin talked about his efficiency when throwing downfield. Fields has the fewest passes when targeting beyond the sticks of quarterbacks who've started two games, but he has the third-highest completion percentage. What's been behind that?

And can Fields take another step forward? Finally, Chris and Mike discuss the Steelers' upcoming matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, and how both team's styles match as teams that want to run the ball and play tough defense. Can the Steelers find an advantage?

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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.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense has still only scored one touchdown after two games. But Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders think that Arthur Smith's offense is still headed in the right direction. Justin Fields hasn't played well enough to replace Russell Wilson yet, but he also has played exactly the way Mike Tomlin and Smith have needed him to so they could start the season 2-0. When will the Steelers' offense open up and put up more points?

Also, it's Stars and Skulls grades time. How bad was Broderick Jones graded for being benched? Christopher and Alan discuss that and the several players who had positive grades and why that's a good sign for the Steelers' season.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers won another close victory, this time 13-6 over the Denver Broncos. But Christopher Carter wonders, is Justin Fields doing enough for this offense? Or are the problems elsewhere on the team? Looking closer at Broderick Jones' penalties and several calls from the referees that brought back big plays, Chris sees things the Steelers can do themselves that can put them in better positions to score points. Also, Chris dives into Jones' response in the locker room when asked about being benched for his penalties. Did Jones do enough to take responsibility or is he blaming others for his holding calls? Finally, is the Steelers' defense really elite? They've shut down tow opponents so far and looked good doing so. But neither of them are elite offenses, and questions still remain about how this defense will play against better offenses.

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had Justin Fields start at quarterback in their season opener. Christopher Carter goes over the tape he reviewed on Fields and noticed a factor Arthur Smith used to help the offensive line. Fields' mobility not only forced the Atlanta Falcons to hold back their blitz, but also took away an extra defender in the Steelers' rushing attack.

Also, Chris brings back the Stars and Skulls grades segments and gives his first grades of the season. The Steelers' secondary had high marks, along with other key players like Chris Boswell and T.J. Watt. But also, how did the offensive line perform? And who was the highest graded player among that group?

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their season opener in an 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. T.J. Watt and the Steelers defense proved elite with three forced turnovers and dominant play. Interceptions from Donte Jackson and DeShon Elliott along with solid coverage from Joey Porter Jr. allowed the defense to severely limit Kirk Cousins and the Falcons offense. Christopher Carter thinks that's a great sign for the potential of the defense, and the team.

Meanwhile, Justin Fields started in place of Russell Wilson and did just enough to set the foundation for the Steelers' offense this season. No turnovers, a decent third down conversion rate and dominant time of posssession. But that's not enough to take the job from Russell Wilson. Is this the potential of Arthur Smith's offense? Or just a plan to keep the game safe until Wilson returns?

Also, Broderick Jones and the Steelers offensive line looked good. Chris explains why that's another reason the Steelers should feel good about theri week 1 win.

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