Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 keys to victory over the Saints

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 16: Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 16: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass in the third quarter during the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

Limit the turnovers

It feels like Ben Roethlisberger can’t go a game without throwing an interception. It doesn’t mean he costs them games, in fact, he does more good than bad for this offense by far. But each week, he or a running back is putting the ball in the other team’s hands at least once.

That needs to be limited this week. Roethlisberger not throwing an interception isn’t promised but if he can keep it to one and finish with more touchdowns than picks it’ll go a long way.

The Saints pass defense is one of the worst in football. Taking advantage of it is key to a win. Pittsburgh gains a huge upper hand if they’re clicking on all cylinders and moving the ball without any set backs. That comes down to Ben and Jaylen Samuels, and so far, Samuels hasn’t given us anything to worry about.

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