4 burning questions the Steelers must answer vs. Raiders
By Andrew Falce
The Steelers face a 1-0 Raiders team in Week 2, meaning Pittsburgh will have to answer some burning questions in this old-time rivalry game.
With the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders both set to face off after Week 1 victories, each team will seek to add another win total in what should be a good AFC faceoff.
Both teams showcased some strong traits in their Week 1 wins, and both have areas that they will need to improve upon in Week 2.
With the Steelers, these four questions will have to be answered when they take on the Raiders in the second week of the NFL season.
Can Steelers stop Darren Waller?
The Raiders, as a whole, moved the ball well through the air in Week 1, but their main weapon is still Darren Waller.
The athletic tight end has been a marvel since joining Las Vegas, and he is one of the biggest mismatch weapons in the league. Pittsburgh will have to do a good job of singling him out because, if he beats you, he is a true difference-maker as a tight end.
While both Joe Schobert and Devin Bush are good in coverage, either will still be mismatched if going up against Waller. The team may need to employ additional safety help or even keep a corner on Waller to limit him.
No, the Steelers won’t be able to shut Waller down completely, but finding a way to limit his impact should be the goal.
If the team can’t, it could be a long day for this defense.