This week, the Pittsburgh Steelers hope to continue to build on the momentum of the last two games and get a huge road win over the Houston Texans. Here are our big predictions for the Steelers top players and positional units.
Quarterback
Kenny Pickett has his best game of the year, throwing for 288 yards, throwing for one touchdown and rushing for another and best of all, no interceptions.
Running back
The two-headed rushing attack comes through with a solid performance. Najee Harris rushing for 58 yards and a touchdown, while Jaylen Warren chips in 47 yards on the ground as well as 51 more yards receiving.
Wide receivers/tight ends
Pickett spreads the ball around but wide receiver George Pickens is once again the big-play threat. Pickens finishes with five catches for 80 yards and a receiving touchdown.
Offensive line
The Steelers offensive line gives up three sacks of Kenny Pickett.
Defensive line
We get a big dose of rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton and he answers with a sack and five total tackles.
Inside linebacker
Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander each get nine total tackles to lead the team and Alexander chips in a sack and Holcomb forces a fumble.
Outside linebacker
The Texans over-commit to helping on the left side which means Alex Highsmith only gets four tackles and .5 sacks but fellow edge T.J. Watt goes off thanks to the attention Highsmith gets and ends up with 2.5 sacks, seven tackles and a forced fumble.
Defensive backs
Another up and down day for this group but rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. gets his first career interception. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick gets an INT as well along with eight tackles.
Special teams
Kicker Chris Boswell hits three of three on field goals as well as two extra points. Punter Brad Wing has a completely unremarkable game with five punts but averages just 41 yards per kick after a long absence from the NFL.
