"In general, I agree with them, from this perspective: Football is our game, we're in a sport entertainment business,"
"And so if you root for the Steelers, entertaining them is winning. And so when you're not winning, it's not entertaining."
"If you've been in this business, you understand that, and so I respect it,"
"I share frustrations, I understand what makes this thing go, and winning is what makes this thing go."
Fans booed at Acrisure Stadium as the Pittsburgh Steelers absorbed a blowout loss to Buffalo, the fifth defeat in seven games. The crowd booed when "Renegade" played late in the fourth quarter. Buffalo rushed for 249 yards and held the ball for nearly 42 minutes. Defensive captain Cam Heyward drew a taunting flag after reacting to an incident he claimed involved Josh Allen kneeing him. Backup defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo committed an unnecessary roughness penalty that aided a game-sealing drive. Coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged fan frustration, linked entertainment to winning, and accepted responsibility for penalties undermining team toughness.
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