AFC North standings: Steelers look to stack wins in Week 9
Chicago Bears (3-5) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3), Monday at 8:15 P.M. ET
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off the biggest win of their 2021 season to date. It was a hard-fought victory on the road against a tough Cleveland Browns team. They were able to hang on and emerge victorious without any major injuries.
The Browns might have been battered in this game as some players missed because of injury but the Steelers didn’t blink. The defense played solid all game long and caused havoc on the home offense. It came down to the wire but the black and gold crawled out of the bottom of the AFC North standings.
Now they need to turn their attention back towards Heinz Field as they get ready to face the Chicago Bears. This incoming club is not good but they have some bright spots on this team that could be a cause for concern going into this one.
Justin Fields is a young and promising quarterback that will be the future of this franchise for a long time. He is an electric player that dedicates his time to getting better each week. His rookie status and the lack of talent around him will be the major concern going forward.
The Steelers defense should be able to take care of this Chicago offensive front and make Fields day a struggle. The Bears defense isn’t as dominant as years prior but it still causes headaches for offenses. Expect Pittsburgh to win this game but it could be closer than many expect.
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The AFC North is getting closer each and every week that passes by. The Steelers are starting to creep back into contention after their win during Week 8.