Never mind

It wasn't close and it wasn't pretty, there's no way around that.

Last night the Steelers proved why they're considered Super Bowl contenders even without their offense at full force and a defense considered weak en route to a 38-16 victory. Ben Rothlisberger went 27/37 passing with 300 yards and 3 touchdowns, compiling a quarterback rating of 112.4. DeAngelo Williams provided 26 carries for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns, while every fantasy league's #1 pick, Antonio Brown, had 8 receptions for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The Redskin's defense went with the odd choice of sticking to their zone defense coverage, which allowed Antonio Brown to exploit his matchup against cornerback Bashaud Breeland. During the rare plays where Brown was lined up against Norman, he didn't have a single reception and Norman had two passes defended. Breeland is no joke as a cornerback, but was overwhelmed by Brown all night. As it does to most team, Pittsburgh's offense exposed the Redskins' defense, but this was the first game of a long season and will likely be the best offense Washington faces all year.

While 16 points is by no means anything to celebrate, there were flashes of brilliance, though few and far in between. The Redskins were able to bet into the redzone six times, but were held to three field goals, one touchdown and an interception. While rookie Josh Doctson was able to play, he only had one reception for nine yards in a game where Kirk Cousins attempted 43 passes. To accompany these passes came only 12 running plays and seven carries for the recovering Matt Jones. The Redskins aren't the type of tea that can plan on throwing the ball all game every game. Granted Kirk Cousins had an impressive season in 2015, but one good season doesn't make it a smart move to put the full pressure of an offense on a second-year starter.

A season opening loss is by no means the end of hope, and while a loss of this magnitude is disheartening, it's a long season. The next game is an afternoon affair against the Dallas Cowboys who are coming off a less-than-stellar 2015 and a week one loss of their own. This game should prove to be much more representative of the Redskins' capabilities and standing within the NFC East.