It’s a similar situation for the Saints, who are tied with Pittsburgh at 15.5 points per game. New Orleans is one of three teams scoring 20 or fewer points in every game so far this season.

The second half of New Orleans’ Week 3 loss to the Packers was brutal, as they failed to score any points after Derek Carr exited the game with a shoulder injury. The Saints lost by one point after entering the fourth quarter with a 17-0 lead. Last week was also rough when Carr failed less than 100% to score a touchdown in a 26-9 loss to the Buccaneers.

Allen was asked about Carmichael’s situation on Oct. 2, and said it was too early to make changes to the coaching staff.

“However, we have to be better,” Allen said He told reporters. “I understand everyone’s frustration because everyone in the building feels it.”

Carmichael is a holdover from former coach Sean Payton’s staff, who has been the Saints’ offensive coordinator since 2009.

For the status quo to remain, things must improve. Some of the team’s best players, from a healthier Carr to Alvin Kamara to the offensive line, need to play better. Coaching can help with this by putting the best players in a position to thrive.

In either case, the ideal situation is that you do not have to move. In both cases, the fan pressure is extreme. Only improved performance can make everything go away.

The Steelers host the Ravens, and the Saints visit the Patriots on Sunday.