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Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 players who stood out in dominate win over Panthers

By Chris Halicke

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 08: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass during the first quarter in the game against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 08: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass during the first quarter in the game against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 08: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers is pursued by Bud Dupree #48 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter in the game at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 08: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers is pursued by Bud Dupree #48 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter in the game at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

Bud Dupree

This guy had been waiting to crack this list and he finally did it.

Bud Dupree had a fantastic game Thursday night. He was constantly in the backfield, disrupting Cam Newton’s pocket presence. He finally broke through in the second half with a sack, where he had come close on about five other attempts throughout the night.

The decision to swap sides with Watt and Dupree was a risky one, since Dupree had never really established himself as a good NFL pass-rusher. He still may not be there yet, but after a game like this one, he deserves credit. Dupree was great in this game. Watt and Dupree almost looked like the 90’s tandem of Greg Lloyd and Kevin Greene. Almost.

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