Steelers-Colts reaction: What happened to Teryl Austin's defense? Joey Porter Jr. misses key plays?

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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the Steelers' NFL Week 4 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. What happened to DC Teryl Austin's defense in yielding by far its most points in a game this season? How could the game have ended differently if Joey Porter seizes two opportunities to make interceptions, or Patrick Queen recovers a fumble by Colts QB Anthony Richardson in the first quarter? And why weren't T.J. Watt and the pass rushers able to generate more pressure on immobile backup QB Joe Flacco?

Our duo tackles those questions, then turns attention to the offense. Were Justin Fields' fumbles at QB forgivable as he looks to hold off Russell Wilson for the starting job? Are mistakes to be expected from the offensive line amid a rash of injuries to guys like Isaac Seumalo and James Daniels, which have pressed young players including Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Spencer Anderson and Broderick Jones into service? And can OC Arthur Smith get receivers Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin III more involved in the offense? Or is another solid veteran needed for that group?