When the Steelers take on the Patriots on Thursday night, it will involve two teams that have struggled mightily on the season when it comes to establishing a consistent passing game. New England ranks 23rd in the league in passing yards on the season while Pittsburgh currently ranks 28th as both teams have struggled with their scheme as well as inconsistencies at the quarterback position. However, both teams have fared much better with their ground games and Thursday night will create a great matchup between Pittsburgh’s running game and New England’s stout run defense.
Over the course of the past five weeks, the Steelers have averaged 165 rushing yards per game with the duo of RBs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren bludgeoning opposing defenses.