The Pittsburgh Steelers sit in an excellent position right now. At 3-1, they’ve got a clear lead on the rest of the AFC North. The favorite in the division, the Baltimore Ravens, are now 1-4, with Lamar Jackson still nursing an injury. The Cleveland Browns are tied with them in last place, and the Cincinnati Bengals have lost three games in a row, now holding a 2-3 record. In the eyes of former Steelers OL Trai Essex, the Steelers must take advantage of their next two games, against Cleveland and Cincinnati.
“They have no choice,” Essex said Tuesday on 93.