The Pittsburgh Steelers have had the best defense in the NFL since 1970 and were No. 1 last season in yards and points allowed.

“This city’s built on defense,” linebacker Larry Foote said. “This locker room is built on it.”

But the Steelers have started slow this season.

“In this business, you are never as good as you think you are and you are never quite as bad as maybe they say you are,” defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau said. “We are getting good effort and good plays, but not enough.”