With the Pittsburgh Steelers losing LBs Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander back-to-back weeks to season-ending injuries, the defense has needed other guys to step in their absence. Fellow LB Elandon Roberts managed to step up to the plate with an increased role on Sunday and held his own, thriving as a tone-setter against the run while making some heady plays out in space.
Another player that will be relied upon to make up for the losses of Holcomb and Alexander is S Keanu Neal who often doubles as the team’s strong safety and dime linebacker. Neal played 82% of the defensive snaps on Sunday, posting eight total tackles (four solo), one pass deflection, and one interception.