Much of the talk this week around the Pittsburgh Steelers surrounds Aaron Rodgers facing off against his former long-time employer, the Green Bay Packers, in Week 8. While that is good theatre, there are a handful of other storylines that will determine the outcome of this game.
Last week's debacle against the Bengals has shoved the Steelers back to reality, and most experts' picks and predictions aren't favorable for the home team.
Pittsburgh will only survive this season if its defense proves to be consistent, especially against starting quarterbacks. They have yet to demonstrate consistency or the ability to beat even average starting quarterbacks, such as Joe Flacco.