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5 things we learned from the Steelers victory over the Rams

By Edward Hunt

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Joey Bosa #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the pocket against Matt Feiler #71 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Joey Bosa #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the pocket against Matt Feiler #71 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 02: Joey Bosa #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the pocket against Matt Feiler #71 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 02: Joey Bosa #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the pocket against Matt Feiler #71 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Will the Steelers play chess with their offensive line this week?

The Steelers played chess with their offensive line this week. They moved Matt Feiler inside to left guard so that he could face Aaron Donald. He did an admirable job keeping him in check.

The Steelers also started Chukwoma Okorafor at right tackle. This is kind of a surprise because Zach Banner has done well as an extra blocker. Okorafor must be turning the corner in practice.

I thought Okorafor had a decent performance. What I was most impressed with is the leverage that he is playing with. That was an issue he was having when he was drafted but his improved technique is a plus.

I credit the Steelers with being creative and changing things up on the Offensive line. Aaron Donald might be the NFL’s best player and the Steelers schemed and changed up their personnel to keep him in check.

What’s going to happen at Running Back?

It seemed that the Steelers tried to get Tony Brooks-James in space early but Jaylen Samuels was the primary back. He struggled early along with the rest of the offense.

I was impressed with what Tony Brooks-James did as a change of pace back as the game went on. He really improved this game. He even got to be the kick returner on one kickoff even though it was kicked into the back of the end zone.

Edmunds got some carries early in the game. It was good that he was healthy but he did not produce to the level that he produced in the previous game. I also think he was probably playing hurt.

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