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Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 players to watch against the Ravens

By Alex Fasano

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Linebacker Bud Dupree #48 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown in front of wide receiver Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on his 10 yard interception return during the second quarter of a game on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Linebacker Bud Dupree #48 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown in front of wide receiver Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on his 10 yard interception return during the second quarter of a game on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 09: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with Jon Bostic #51 after sacking Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 09: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with Jon Bostic #51 after sacking Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens head to Sunday Night Football, and these five players are putting it all on the line for a Week 4 win.

Welcome to the Thunder Dome, otherwise known as a football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Week 4 showcases one of the toughest division rivalries in the NFL. The matchup has over two decades of exciting games and intense highlights, thanks particularly in part to their respective defenses.

Both franchises built from legendary linebackers and secondary players. This week features five players to watch, with a focus on defense.

Jon Bostic

We finally saw some fire out of the Pittsburgh defense against the Buccaneers, thanks in part, to linebacker Jon Bostic. Finishing with; six tackles, a sack, and two deflected passes, one of which resulted in a crucial red zone interception.

After getting torched by Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs for six touchdowns and over 400 total yards, it was nice to see Pittsburgh cause four turnovers in the first half. Since the loss of Ryan Shazier, the Steelers have yet to fill the giant hole sitting in the middle of the field.

The Ravens come to town for a Week 4 Sunday night matchup. The last time these teams met, they combined for 77 points and over 950 total yards. Baltimore rides a 2-1 record into the Steel City, so Bostic needs to get his hands up again this week, only this time in Joe Flacco’s face.

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