To say the 2025/26 campaign is not playing out as planned for the Blades would be one of the understatements of the year.
Chris Wilder’s men simply cannot find form and squandered an opportunity to lift the mood at Bramall Lane.
They created chanced against QPR but could not make the visitors pay, having to settle for their first draw of the campaign.
It was a result that left Sheffield United sat 23rd in the Championship table, with only their crisis-stricken Steel City rivals Sheffield Wednesday below them.
Here are The Yorkshire Post’s player ratings from Bramall Lane.
5. Ben Mee - 6
A steady first-half display before being replaced by Mark McGuinness at the break. | Cameron Howard/Getty Images
6. Sam McCallum - 7
Playing at left-back in a four, with no out-and-out winger on the side, was always going to be tough. QPR managed to exploit space down his flank early on but he tightened up while remaining an outlet. | Harriet Massey/Getty Images
7. Jairo Riedewald - 6
Put himself about, although was not the calming presence Sheffield United needed on the ball. Replaced by Tom Davies early in the second half. | Kate McShane/Getty Images
8. Sydie Peck - 5
Needed to deliver a big performance to ease some of the pressure on him but struggled to impose himself. | Harriet Massey/Getty Images