In a disappointing turn of events, the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their third consecutive loss, losing 30-13 to the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. As a result, head coach Mike Tomlin has vowed to make significant changes to address the team's underwhelming performance.

Tomlin expressed his frustration during a post-game interview, stating, "Everything is on the table at this juncture. We cannot continue to play football like this. We've got to make changes, and we need to do it immediately. We're not going to roll the ball out next week like we did today."

One potential change on the horizon is the return of quarterback Kenny Pickett, who has been sidelined for the past two games due to a sprained right ankle. Pickett has been instrumental in keeping the Steelers in the playoff hunt, despite leading one of the lowest-scoring offenses in the NFL. Tomlin has indicated that there is a possibility of Pickett returning to action next week against the Cincinnati Bengals.

However, if Pickett is unable to take the field, Tomlin faces a crucial decision regarding the starting quarterback position. He must choose between sticking with Mitch Trubisky, who started the past two games, or giving Mason Rudolph a chance. Rudolph stepped in for Trubisky during the latter stages of the game against the Colts, completing two out of three passes for a mere three yards.

The Steelers' offensive struggles were evident throughout the game. After taking a 13-0 lead in the first 16 minutes, largely with the help of a blocked punt recovery, the team had limited scoring opportunities. Tomlin even chose to punt instead of attempting a 56-yard field goal. The offense finished with a total of 216 yards, including just 74 rushing yards. Running back Najee Harris struggled, managing only 33 yards on 12 carries.

While the offense is the primary concern, the defense also faced significant challenges against the Colts. They allowed Gardner Minshew to throw for a career-high-tying three touchdown passes and gave up 170 yards rushing to a backfield missing key players. It was a disappointing performance overall, with the Colts scoring the final 30 points of the game.

As the Steelers head into the final stretch of the season, their priority remains finding ways to improve their scoring ability, regardless of Pickett's availability. Currently averaging a meager 15.9 points per game, the team has scored less than 20 points in their last five consecutive games, with only one game exceeding the 20-point mark in their previous eight outings.

The struggles extend beyond offensive woes. Tomlin acknowledged that they are "a fundamentally poor football team right now" and emphasized the need for the players and leaders to step up. With the AFC North becoming increasingly competitive, the Steelers find themselves in last place, necessitating a new direction.

While Tomlin admits he doesn't have all the answers at this time, he remains committed to finding solutions and ensuring that the team does not continue on its current trajectory. Changes are imminent, and the Steelers will need to regroup and adapt quickly if they hope to salvage their season.