Pittsburgh's Week 2 defensive snap counts spotlight a small core and a rotating front seven in Seattle, with three starters playing every defensive snap and several reserves stepping in to keep legs fresh. The distribution clarifies who you can trust for tackles, sacks and consistency even in a loss, and it hints at how the Steelers plan to defend diverse offenses later in the schedule.

For fantasy managers, the takeaway is clear: identify the iron-men for a reliable floor and watch how the rotation evolves against different schemes. This snapshot helps evaluate IDP value, streaming options and matchup-based bets as Pittsburgh eyes upcoming opponents who may force similar snap-heavy lineups.