On this episode of Steelers Central, it's time to look at which playoff-pushing team will prevail, the team that is 1-11 without T.J. Watt or the QB that is 1-7 when playing in games under 46 degrees. In typical Steelers fashion, the team that controls the LOS, stops the run, and runs the ball well will win this game.
The Steelers must stop the Dolphins' Jumbo packages with their banged-up defensive line and their lethal run game featuring DeVon Achane, which has been among the best in the NFL over the last four games. The Steelers, on the other hand, hope to get Mount Washington back to bolster their run game that has struggled in recent weeks, totaling only 34 yards last week. Pittsburgh must also disguise its defense and disrupt Tua Tagovailoa in a passing offense predicated on speed and deception, not on attacking deep. Hopefully, resulting in some turnovers. Lastly, I'll explain why Keeanu Benton must hold up against arguably the league's best center in Aaron Brewer, and what will happen if he doesn't. Aaron Rodgers must also watch out for Minkah Fitzpatrick on the backend, who has had a bounce-back year since leaving Pittsburgh, playing more in the nickel role and given more opportunities to disrupt plays by being near the ball.
Despite missing T.J. Watt, here is my reason the Steelers will win this game to keep pace with the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North: resurrecting the run game, improving run defense, and getting to Tua in the cold.
0:00-13:21 Steelers vs Dolphins: Keys to the Game
13:22-35:23 Steelers vs Dolphins: Matchups to Watch
35:24-39:21 Game Predictions
