Seahawks vs Steelers; three things to watch

TACKLING BIG BEN:

Ben Roethlisberger looks less like a typical QB than any other in the league, which is what makes it even more aggravating when he does his lumber-around-in-the-pocket-when-it-collapses-and-turn-it-into-a-big-play thing, because he does it SO well! He’s been banged up this year himself, and with bell cow RB Le’veon Bell out for the season, it’ll be crucial that the Seahawks front seven establish and maintain a consistent pass rush in this game.

This Steeler team looks nothing like the one that beat the Seahawks in the Super Bowl 10 years ago

This Steeler team looks nothing like the one that beat the Seahawks in the Super Bowl 10 years ago. That team was smash-mouth, conservative, and preferred running it down your throat. This offense, led by OC Todd Haley, is wide open and dynamic. We’ve already talked about the challenge of matching up Seattle’s DB’s with their WR’s, limiting the time Roethlisberger has to throw could go a long way towards keeping this explosive unit in check.

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