Although the Pittsburgh Steelers would gladly swap records, they do bear some key similarities to their upcoming opponents, the New York Giants, that bear noting. While the Steelers’ offensive line has the clear edge in the running game, neither line has relinquished many sacks. They are both top performers in that regard.
Likewise, both teams have spent most of the season dealing with a rather anemic effort with respect to rushing the passer—that is, until the last two games. And there is yet another pattern here that is going to play a key role, I think, in the game: they both have gotten crucial performances from some of their key players in that span.