Steelers have found a successful recipe on offense — if they stick with it

After two games, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense looked every bit as miserable as it has over the past few years. It was a major concern.

But over the past three weeks, including Sunday's 34-22 win over the Indianapolis Colts, they have started to find a recipe that works. They have averaged 28.6 per game during that stretch, winning two of them against AFC opponents. 

While quarterback Aaron Rodgers is going to get a lot of the attention and praise for throwing three touchdowns in each game, it's all about who he is utilizing, and how the Steelers are utilizing them.

The recipe: a lot of Jaylen Warren and a lot of the tight ends.

Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth are the winning formula for Steelers offense

Coming into Sunday's game, there were two big areas where the Steelers offense had excelled this season.

They were one of the league's best offenses when lining up under center and were also one of the most explosive offenses in the running game in terms of how many big plays they could create.

It makes a lot of sense when you realize Warren is their best offensive playmaker, and they have two outstanding tight ends in Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington who can impact the game in both the passing game and rushing game as blockers. 

Warren has been the biggest playmaker and has the ability to score every time he touches the ball, from anywhere on the field. He had 188 all-purpose yards in Sunday's win on 21 touches (8.9 yards per touch), including two touchdowns.

The touchdowns were an 80-yard reception in the first quarter and a 50-yard run in the third quarter. The 188 yards were a new personal best, topping the mark he set two weeks when he had 176 against the Cincinnati Bengals.