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Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 players to watch against the New Orleans Saints

By Noah Strackbein

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a defensive stop in the second quarter during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a defensive stop in the second quarter during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 25: Inside linebacker Vince Williams #98 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a third-quarter sack against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 25: Inside linebacker Vince Williams #98 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a third-quarter sack against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Vince Williams

The Saints may have Drew Brees and Michael Thomas, but their backfield is what makes them dangerous. When Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram are grinding up the middle this offense is nearly unstoppable.

Vince Williams and Jon Bostic specialize in run stuffing, and that needs to be on full display in Week 16. If Haden can slow down Thomas and Williams can shut down the running game, the Saints have no one else to lean on.

Shutting down New Orlean’s dynamic duo is one of the toughest jobs in the National Football League. Vince Williams needs to be on his A-game is he’s going to make it happen. But at the end of the day, how well this defense plays against the run starts with his performance.

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