Steelers vs Giants: 5 matchups to watch in Week 1

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
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Leonard Williams #99 of the New York Giants (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
Leonard Williams #99 of the New York Giants (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Steelers offensive line vs. Giants front seven

The Giants have two former top-20 picks on their defensive line in Leonard Williams and rookie Dexter Lawrence. Add in Dalvin Tomlinson and Oshane Ximines and they have four players selected in the first three rounds on that front.

They also have Lorenzo Carter and Blake Martinez at linebacker to form a very young and solid front seven unit. This unit will provide an early test for the Steelers offensive line who struggled last season.

The test will be even harder without All-Pro guard David DeCastro who is injured. The Steelers have three players starting at new positions along the line so this matchup will be one of the most important to watch in the game.

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