As we’ll do every week to get you ready for the upcoming game, our X Factor of the week. Sometimes it’s a player, unit, concept, or scheme. Our X Factor for tomorrow’s game against the Denver Broncos.
X FACTOR: FRONT SEVEN
It’s a common trope from any football coach for any game. Stop the run. But it really rings true this weekend against a run-heavy Broncos’ team. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ haven’t played good enough run defense over their last two losses against the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers. That’s allowed those teams to stay on schedule and minimize the Steelers’ pass rush.