Steelers Shuffle Right Side of Offensive Line for Week 3
Pittsburgh will start rookie Max Iheanachor at right tackle and Brock Hoffman at right guard against Cincinnati in Week 3. They replace Dylan Cook and Spencer Anderson, respectively. The change aims to improve an offense that has scored only 16 points through two games and give Aaron Rodgers more time.
Pittsburgh’s Week 3 lineup change puts first-round rookie Max Iheanachor at right tackle and Brock Hoffman at right guard. Iheanachor, an Arizona State product and two-year college starter, missed time in August with a neck/shoulder issue and sat out two preseason games. Hoffman joined in March on a one-year, $2.5MM deal.
Dylan Cook had earned strong PFF marks (76.4, seventh among qualified tackles), while Spencer Anderson ranked 42nd among guards at 56.5. Pittsburgh has managed only 16 offensive points in two games and hopes the new pairing gives Aaron Rodgers more time for D.K. Metcalf and Jaylen Warren. Rookie Gennings Dunker is on injured reserve.
The lineup change may affect Steelers players, coaches, fans, and the Bengals’ defense. If protection improves, Rodgers and Pittsburgh’s skill players could produce more, altering fan optimism and media discussion. The replaced linemen may face questions about future roles, while Iheanachor and Hoffman could see their careers shaped by this opportunity. Wider societal impact is likely modest, mostly around game-day gatherings, local business activity, and sports conversation.