Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: What it’ll take to get the win

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws during warmups before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws during warmups before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 15: The Kansas City Chiefs line up against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 15: The Kansas City Chiefs line up against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Key Strap Ups

The Bucs Offensive Line vs. Steelers Pass Rush

The early part of the season so far has been like night and day for the Bucs offensive line as they have held up extremely well against some top-level defenses. They beat the Eagles! The QB is having a Joe Namath reincarnation from the protection afforded. The running game is effective. Cameron Heyward, Stephon Tuitt, and Javon Hargrave along with outside backers TJ Watt and Bud DuPree have got to be the difference makers.

Big Ben vs, Bucs Secondary

Big Ben has thrown the ball a whole lot of times already and this Bucs secondary doesn’t have the same pedigree as the last two opponents. He should have a big game if the right side of the Steelers line can hold up. AB, JuJu, and company should out explosive the explosives with Connors being able to reach the second and third level of the Bucs defense.