5 crucial questions the Steelers must answer against Packers

After suffering through a string of tough losses, the Steelers will have to answer these questions when they take on the Packers in week four.

While the Steelers have gotten off to a disappointing start, the road doesn’t get any easier for them from here. The Packers are set to host the team this week, and while their opening to the season was rough, they have since rebounded with two great games.

A win won’t be easy this week against such a stout opponent. Here are five burning questions the Steelers will have to answer this week against the Packers.

Can the Steelers offensive line finally get it together?

One of the weakest positions on the Steelers roster this season has been the entire offensive line. While a few players have looked ok, the group is lacking a star and is filled with deficiencies. While the group has progressed slightly since a horrendous week one, this group has still allowed a plethora of quarterback pressures and has done little to open rushing lanes.

That all said, the Packers don’t boast a notable defensive front right now. They have only totaled three quarterback sacks so far, and while names like Preston Smith can get after the quarterback, he is far from an elite pass rusher. While Kenny Clark is a prototypical run-stuffer, he hasn’t been playing as well as he usually has as indicated by not having a single tackle for a loss yet. At best, this line is average and can easily be beaten.

While the Packers’ front seven can be beaten this week, that doesn’t mean we should expect the Steelers unit to suddenly be elite. That said, with the possibility of Zach Banner returning from injured reserve and Joe Haeg possibly seeing more playing time, this line could finally slash some potential. This week seems like a good opportunity for this group to finally get themselves somewhat together.