After last week’s loss to the Bills, the Steelers may have undercut what once felt like a clear path to an AFC North title. It was the kind of game where frustration hung over just about everyone, and afterward, Mike Tomlin offered a pretty honest assessment of where things stand.

Tomlin said he’s had to take a hard look at what his team needs from him right now.

“You know, I’m not going to take it for granted just because it’s Baltimore. I think that’s a component of leadership.

When things get a little bit unsteady, that you provide clarity and direction in terms of what needs to transpire, people’s roles in it, and things of that nature,” the head coach said.

He added that this week’s messaging has been as direct as it’s been all season. Whether that actually shows up on the field

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