Prepare yourselves, Steelers fans — the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks is finally here.
Following the exciting 34-32 victory over the New York Jets on the road last Sunday,, Pittsburgh is set to make a splash at Acrisure Stadium — and these three Steelers on defense are the players to watch in Week 2.
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CB Brandin Echols
Following Joey Porter Jr. being ruled out versus Seattle in Week 2, Echols should see far more coverage snaps on defense — and Seahawks WRs Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp will more than put his talents to the test.
S Jabrill Peppers
DeShon Elliott’s injury left Pittsburgh with a massive hole at safety — which was already suspect entering the season following the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade. Luckily, the Steelers signed a perfect replacement: the ever-versatile Jabrill Peppers, who might’ve been the missing piece on an otherwise Super Bowl-caliber defense.
LB Payton Wilson
After struggling to stop the Jets’ rushing attack last Sunday, pressure is beginning to build on the self-proclaimed best coverage linebacker. Expect Wilson to put the run-defense criticisms to bed against the Seahawks’ two-headed running back monster in Week 2.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers’ defensive players to watch vs. Seahawks in Week 2