{
  "id": 10531046,
  "title": "Mike McCarthy expected bumps early in his first year with Steelers. They might be smoothing out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mike-mccarthy-expected-bumps-early-in-his-first-year-with-steelers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T20:47:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-mccarthy-expected-bumps-early-204752297.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy anticipated some initial struggles when he started his first year with the team. However, as the season progressed, McCarthy sensed the team was beginning to find its rhythm. The Pittsburgh Steelers overcame early doubts and secured a 30-27 victory over previously unbeaten Cincinnati Bengals, marking their first back-to-back wins since 2022. This victory, fueled by a dominant offense led by four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, showcased the team's potential to challenge the top teams in the AFC North. Running back Jaylen Warren, who had been a standout performer despite a shoulder injury, played a crucial role in the win. Meanwhile, the defense struggled, allowing Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to throw for 282 yards and three touchdowns. The win came after a shaky start to the season, but it demonstrated the team's ability to bounce back and focus on their goals.",
  "summary": "Aaron Rodgers urged patience, not panic, after the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers seemed an awful lot like the old-look Pittsburgh Steelers through two weeks. The four-time NFL MVP urged anyone who would listen to avoid being lured onto the emotional roller coaster that often can be a trap during a 17-game season. Rodgers held firm that the offense that coach Mike McCarthy was brought in to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}