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Steeler Nation is a world-wide army that follows the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>. The Six-Time Super Bowl Champions are a franchise whose tradition dictates a standard of excellence, and their fans expect nothing less year in and year out. Those very same ideals translate to the ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers Game Day Preview, a guide that all Steelers fans read weekly to learn everything they need to know about their team and weekly opponent! <\/p>\n Mike Drakulich, the man behind Pittsburgh SportsNation (@PghSportsNation), who covers both Pitt football and the Steelers for NGSC Sports,<\/a> brings you inside the huddle with The Pittsburgh SportsNation Game Commentary, Game Prediction, Broadcast Information, and a complete breakdown of each team. Heck, you\u2019ll even know the weather at kickoff!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Pittsburgh SportsNation Game Commentary<\/p>\n When the first game of the NFL season gets recorded in the books, you never want to get too excited\u2013or disappointed, when analyzing the performance of your team.<\/p>\n That said, you can\u2019t help but feel damn good about what Aaron Rodgers did in his Pittsburgh Steelers debut.<\/p>\n Rodgers threw for 244 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in Pittsburgh\u2019s 34-32 victory over the New York Jets.<\/p>\n Rodgers drove the Pittsburgh offense straight down the field in their opening drive, finding Ben Skowronek for a 22 yard touchdown pass to give the Steelers a 7-3 lead.<\/p>\n It was Pittsburgh\u2019s first touchdown on an opening drive in a season opener since 2008, and the first touchdown on any opening drive since December 23rd, 2023 against the Bengals.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was nice to win,\u201d Rodgers said after the victory, \u201cespecially hearing some of the catcalls out there and the boo birds. I\u2019m not sensitive about that. I expected that. I kinda like that, but there were probably people in the organization that didn\u2019t think I could play anymore. So it was nice to remind those people that I still can.\u201d<\/p>\n D.K. Metcalf showed why Pittsburgh traded to make him their new #1 receiver, catching four passes for 83 yards. Metcalf, who will be licking his chops to face his former team, had 68 yards after the catch.<\/p>\n Calvin Austin III was impressive with four receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown. As mentioned, Skowronek contributed with a touchdown. Roman Wilson remains on a Milk Carton.<\/p>\n The tight end room showed their promise, with Jonnu Smith going for five receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown. Pat Freiermuth had three catches for 28 yards. Darnell Washington could have contributed, but he was too busy helping Broderick Jones block.<\/p>\n More on that in a moment.<\/p>\n Jaylen Warren ran for 37 yards, adding two catches for 22 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Gainwell saw a lot of game time, rushing for 19 yards, and collecting three catches for four yards.<\/p>\n Kaleb Johnson was an afterthought, rushing the ball just one time for -2 yards.<\/p>\n Gainwell is a good player, but Johnson needs more work. That is why they drafted him in the 3rd round.<\/p>\n As for the blocking and pass protection\u2026 yikes.<\/p>\n Jones allowed a sack on the very first offensive play, and the line gave up four sacks overall. There was very little room to run for Warren and Gainwell, who averaged 3.4 and 2.7 yards per carry, respectively.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been a big backer of this offensive line, dreaming up excuses after excuses for them, but enough is enough.<\/p>\n It\u2019s time to play up to expectations.<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t put that on tape,\u201d Jones said. \u201cI know that. Everybody knows that.\u201d<\/p>\n The talent and the pedigree is there for Jones. It\u2019s up to him to live up to expectations.<\/p>\n His teammates, especially Rodgers, has his back.<\/p>\n \u201cI really like Brod,\u201d Rodgers said. \u201cI got to know him during training camp. I like what he\u2019s about. I like his attitude. He\u2019s a genuinely positive guy. I\u2019ve got a lot of confidence in him.\u201d<\/p>\n While we\u2019re ripping apart the play of Jones and the line, it\u2019s time to turn our attention to the other side of the ball.<\/p>\n As bad as the o-line was, the defensive front seven was awful last week, allowing the Jets to gouge them for 182 yards on the ground.<\/p>\n Yes, 1st round pick Derrick Harmon was out injured, but c\u2019mon man, give me a break here.<\/p>\n Make a play. Tackle someone. Quit being blown off the line of scrimmage.<\/p>\n You\u2019d hope the pride would be there after the debacle in the playoffs, when the Ravens treated the Pittsburgh defense like a sissy on D-Block, rushing for 299 yards.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s done in one game,\u201d said defensive end Cam Heyward. \u201cWe have to answer for that. Guys have to get off blocks. Up front, if we get doubled, we still have to maintain our gaps. Everyone has an assignment. Run defense isn\u2019t just an up-front job. It all works together. We can\u2019t make excuses for it, but we have to be better.\u201d<\/p>\n It used to be a shock when a team ran for over 100 yards against the Steelers.<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s happened 10 out the last 20 games.<\/p>\n \u201cWe just didn\u2019t play well in a lot of areas,\u201d said Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. \u201cWe have to get them better calls. We have to get them where they need to be. When you looked at the film, we have to do a better job of tackling, getting off blocks, being in the right spots, giving the guys an opportunity to do that.<\/p>\n \u201cIt happened. Every now and then, you have a stinker like that. You don\u2019t like them, but it gives us an opportunity to get back to work and get better at it.\u201d<\/p>\n In the home opener, the Seattle Seahawks (0-1) will travel across the country to face the Steelers (1-0), this Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM.<\/p>\n Like last week, the defense won\u2019t be at full strength, in fact, it will be missing even more starters.<\/p>\n Harmon will remain out this week, and will be joined by corner Joey Porter, Jr., who pulled his hamstring last week, and safety DeShon Elliot, who hurt his knee.<\/p>\n Linebacker Nick Herbig returns after missing the opener, and safety Jabrill Peppers will make his Steelers debut after being signed as a free agent this week.<\/p>\n The Seahawks are led by quarterback Sam Darnold, who passed for just 150 yards, no touchdowns or interceptions, and was sacked just once, in Seattle\u2019s 17-13 loss to the 49ers.<\/p>\n Darnold joined Seattle after resurrecting his career in Minnesota last season, when he had 4,319 yards passing, 35 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.<\/p>\n Jaxon Smith-Njigba was his main target, catching nine passes for 124 yards. Cooper Kupp, another new acquisition previously of the Rams. had just two catches for 15 yards. That was it from the wide receivers.<\/p>\n Tight end Elijah Arroyo had one catch for seven yards, while A.J. Barner had a catch for no gain.<\/p>\n Kenneth Walker III, the lead back, managed just 20 yards rushing, with Zach Charbonnet tallying 47 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n The Seattle front seven is pretty stout, knocking 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy from the game last week. They got to Purdy for one sack, and forced two interceptions.<\/p>\n The Seahawk secondary will be hurting without safety Nick Emmanwori, and will likely be missing corner Devon Witherspoon, who is one of the top young corners in the NFL.<\/p>\n This game is pretty simple.<\/p>\n On offense, the line has to elevate their play, opening up some running lanes for Warren, Gainwell, and hopefully Johnson. Keep the pressure off of Rodgers and give him time to hit his targets down field.<\/p>\n If Seattle wants to get ultra aggressive, then punish them with some quick hitters in stride, as you witnessed last week with Metcalf and Austin. It would be nice to see Wilson, but I\u2019ll believe that when I actually see it. A well timed screen could be deadly, especially with the abilities out of the backfield displayed by Warren and Gainwell.<\/p>\n On defense\u2026 do we really have to say it?<\/p>\n STOP THE RUN.<\/p>\n Walker and Charbonnet didn\u2019t do squat last week against San Francisco. Let\u2019s keep that trend going, and make Darnold have to beat you through the air, especially if Jalen Ramsey can keep Smith-Njigba at bay.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good bet T.J. Watt will get a sack or two.<\/p>\n It\u2019s going to be a hot Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The welcome Aaron Rodgers should get upon hearing his name announced coming out of the tunnels should be a memorable moment.<\/p>\n It will be rough for the Seahawks to come across country after losing their opener last week, to what will be a very hostile environment. Rodgers should be focused and motivated to pass Brett Favre on the all-time passing touchdowns list. Rodgers, at 507, needs just two TD\u2019s to leap over Favre (508) into 4th place in history. He\u2019s also just 245 yards in the air from passing Phillip Rivers for 6th place all-time.<\/p>\n I think he\u2019ll accomplish both feats, and the Steelers will roll to 2-0 to start the season.<\/p>\n Prediction: Steelers 27 Seahawks 14<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) vs Seattle Seahawks (0-1)<\/p>\n Vegas line: Pittsburgh -3<\/p>\n Game-time: Sunday, September 14th, at 1:00 PM<\/p>\n Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA.<\/p>\n Field: Kentucky Bluegrass<\/p>\n Weather at Kickoff: 81 and clear. Winds out of the NNE at 5 MPH.<\/p>\n NFL Links<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Broadcast Information<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n TV: FOX \/ WPGH-TV (Xfinity: Channel 803)<\/p>\n Announcers: Adam Amin (play-by-play) Mark Sanchez (analyst) | Kristina Pink (field reporter)<\/p>\n Local Radio: Pittsburgh- 102.5 WDVE-FM & 970 WBGG-AM<\/p>\n Announcers: Rob King (play-by-play) Max Starks (analyst) | Missi Matthews (sideline)<\/p>\n National Radio: ESPN Radio<\/p>\n Announcers: Steve Levy (play-by-play) Sal Paolantonio (analyst) | Courtney Cronin (field reporter)<\/p>\n Internet Broadcast:\u00a0Steelers Nation Radio (SNR) on Steelers.com<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Scouting the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Overall record: 1-0 (1st in AFC North)<\/p>\n Last Game:\u00a0Steelers 34 Jets 32<\/p>\n Head Coach: Mike Tomlin<\/p>\n 19th Season with Steelers Team Links<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Steelers Offense<\/p>\n Offensive Coordinator: Arthur Smith<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Offensive Stats<\/p>\n Points per game: 34 \u00a0<\/p>\n QUARTERBACK<\/p>\n Aaron Rodgers | #8<\/p>\n Rodgers may be 42, but the arm and his wits are still top notch. If the Pittsburgh offensive line can provide him time, Rodgers should have no problem resurrecting a dormant Pittsburgh offense that has been below average since Ben Roethlisberger retired. Certainly looked the part last week, ripping the Jets for 244 yards and four touchdowns.<\/p>\n Passing Yards: 244 | TD Passes: 4 | INT\u2019s: 0 | Sacked: 4<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: -1 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Back-up: Mason Rudolph| #2<\/p>\n Passing Yards: 0 | TD Passes: 0 | INT\u2019s: 0 | Sacked: 0<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: 0 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n RUNNING BACKS<\/p>\n Jaylen Warren | #30<\/p>\n Warren is a wrecking ball that always seems to get positive yardage. Listed as the starter, but will more than likely end up in a timeshare with rookie Kaleb Johnson.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: 37 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n Receptions: 2 | Receiving Yards: 22 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 1<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Kaleb Johnson | #20<\/p>\n Johnson is a rookie out of Iowa, and by talent alone, will eventually become the lead back in the Steeler run game. As usual, Tomlin is bringing his young buck along slowly till he learns his trust.<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: -2 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n Receptions: 0 | Receiving Yards: 0 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Kenneth Gainwell | #14<\/p>\n Gainwell is a Swiss Army knife that can step in at any time.<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: 19 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n Receptions: 3 | Receiving Yards: 4 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WIDE RECEIVERS<\/p>\n D.K. Metcalf | #4<\/p>\n Metcalf is a big, physical receiver, that will be Aaron Rodgers\u2019 top weapon in the passing game. Caught 66 passes for 992 yards and five touchdowns last year in Seattle. Looked good in his debut vs the Jets despite a few drops.<\/p>\n Receptions: 4 | Receiving Yards: 83 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Calvin Austin III | #19<\/p>\n Austin, now in his 4th year, will battle Roman Wilson to become Rodgers\u2019 #2 wide receiver. Showed he\u2019s ready to be a major part of the passing game as he caught four passes for 70 yards and a touchdown vs the Jets.<\/p>\n Receptions: 4 | Receiving Yards: 70 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 1<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Roman Wilson | #10\u00a0<\/p>\n Wilson is set to make amends for a lost rookie season. Can he become the receiver he was at Michigan, and show the Steelers why he was drafted in the 3rd round?<\/p>\n Receptions: 0 | Receiving Yards: 0 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Scotty Miller | #13<\/p>\n Miller returns to the Steelers after catching five passes for 69 yards last year.<\/p>\n Receptions: 0 | Receiving Yards: 0 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Brian Skowronek | #15<\/p>\n Great blocker and special teams player, Skowronek had five catches for 69 yards last season. Last week he was the recipient of Aaron Rodger\u2019s first TD pass as a Steeler.<\/p>\n Receptions: 1 | Receiving Yards: 22 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 1<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n TIGHT ENDS<\/p>\n Pat Freiermuth | #88<\/p>\n Could be headed for a really good season as Rodgers likes his tight ends. Caught 65 passes for 653 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024.<\/p>\n Receptions: 3 | Receiving Yards: 28 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jonnu Smith | #81<\/p>\n Smith is a hybrid tight end\/receiver\u2026 had 88 receptions for 884 yards and eight touchdowns last year in Miami. Had five receptions and a touchdown against the Jets.<\/p>\n Receptions: 5 | Receiving Yards: 15 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 1<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Darnell Washington | #80<\/p>\n Mount Washington is an imposing figure at 6\u20197, 264 pounds. Rodgers raved about him in Camp and could be set to surpass his numbers last year, when he caught 19 receptions for 200 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n Receptions: 0 | Receiving Yards: 0 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Conner Heyward | #83<\/p>\n Heyward will be utilized in a fullback\/tight end role.<\/p>\n Receptions: 0 | Receiving Yards: 0 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n OFFENSIVE LINE<\/p>\n LT: Broderick Jones | #7<\/p>\n LG: Isaac Seumalo | #73<\/p>\n C: Zach Frazier | #62<\/p>\n RG: Mason McCormick | #66<\/p>\n RT: Troy Fautanu | #76<\/p>\n *Injured\/Out<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Steelers Defense\u00a0<\/p>\n Defensive Coordinator: Teryl Austin \u00a0<\/p>\n Defensive Stats<\/p>\n Points per game allowed: 32 \u00a0<\/p>\n DEFENSIVE LINE<\/p>\n DT: Cam Heyward | #97<\/p>\n Tackles: 3 | Sacks: 0<\/p>\n NT: Keeanu Benton | #95<\/p>\n Tackles: 2 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n DE: Yahya Black | #94<\/p>\n Tackles: 2 | Sacks: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n LINEBACKERS<\/p>\n LOLB: T.J. Watt | #90<\/p>\n Tackles: 5 | Sacks: 0<\/p>\n LILB: Patrick Queen | #6<\/p>\n Tackles: 8 | Sacks: 0<\/p>\n RILB: Payton Wilson | #41<\/p>\n Tackles: 5 | Sacks: 0<\/p>\n ROLB: Alex Highsmith | #56<\/p>\n Tackles: 8 | Sacks: 1<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SECONDARY<\/p>\n LCB: Darius Slay | #23<\/p>\n Tackles: 5 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n FS: Juan Thornhill | #22<\/p>\n Tackles: 8 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n SS: Chuck Clark | #21<\/p>\n Tackles: 8 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n RCB: Joey Porter, Jr.* | #24<\/p>\n Tackles: 0 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n NCB: Jalen Ramsey | #5<\/p>\n Tackles: 3 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Steelers Special Teams<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PLACEKICKER<\/p>\n Chris Boswell | #9\u00a0<\/p>\n Extra Points: 4-4<\/p>\n Field Goals: 2-2<\/p>\n 1-19 yards: 0-0 \u00a0<\/p>\n KICKOFF RETURNER<\/p>\n Kenneth Gainwell | #14<\/p>\n Average: 33 | TD Returns: 0<\/p>\n Kaleb Johnson | #20<\/p>\n Average: 26.4 | TD Returns: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PUNT RETURNER<\/p>\n Calvin Austin III | #19<\/p>\n Average: 0.0 | TD Returns: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Scouting the Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Overall record: 0-1 (4th in NFC West)<\/p>\n Last game:\u00a049ers 17 Seahawks 13<\/p>\n Head Coach: Mike Macdonald<\/p>\n 1st Season with Seattle Seahawks\u00a0 Team Links<\/p>\n Seattle Roster<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Seahawks Offense<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Offensive Stats<\/p>\n Points per game: 13 \u00a0<\/p>\n QUARTERBACK<\/p>\n Sam Darnold | #14<\/p>\n Darnold resurrected his career in Minnesota last year, and now hopes to continue his success as the starter in Seattle. Had an unimpressive debut throwing for just 150 yards, no touchdowns, and getting sacked once.<\/p>\n Passing Yards: 150 | TD Passes: 0 | INT\u2019s: 0 | Sacked: 1<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: 14 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Back-up: Drew Lock\u00a0| #2<\/p>\n Passing Yards: 0 | TD Passes: 0 | INT\u2019s: 0 | Sacked: 0<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: 0 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n RUNNING BACKS<\/p>\n Kenneth Walker III | #9<\/p>\n The football world, especially the Fantasy one, is waiting for Walker to display his talents every game, not just in spurts. Managed just 20 yards on the ground last week.<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: 20 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n Receptions: 3 | Receiving Yards: 4 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Zach Carbonnet | #26<\/p>\n Carbonnet is a heartbeat away from assuming the lead role from Walker, leading the team with 47 yards rushing last week.<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: 47 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 1<\/p>\n Receptions: 0 | Receiving Yards: 0 | TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WIDE RECEIVERS<\/p>\n Jaxon Smith-Njigba | #11<\/p>\n Smith-Njigba isn\u2019t just the best receiver for the Seahawks\u2026 he\u2019s slowly becoming one of the best at his position league-wide.<\/p>\n Receptions: 9 | Receiving Yards: 124 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n Rushing Yards: 0 | Rushing TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Cooper Kupp | #10<\/p>\n Kupp joins the Seahawks after a successful career with the Rams. The biggest question for Kupp is if he can avoid the injury bug that has hampered him the last few years.<\/p>\n Receptions: 3 | Receiving Yards: 15 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Tory Holton | #15<\/p>\n Holton has opened some eyes during preseason, and may soon be #2 on the depth chart if given the opportunity, and if Kupp gets injured again.<\/p>\n Receptions: 0 | Receiving Yards: 0 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Cody White | #82<\/p>\n Receptions: 0 | Receiving Yards: 0 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jake Bobo | #19<\/p>\n Receptions: 0 | Receiving Yards: 0 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n TIGHT ENDS<\/p>\n A.J. Barner | #88<\/p>\n Barner is in his 2nd year out of Michigan.<\/p>\n Receptions: 1 | Receiving Yards: 0 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Elijah Arroyo | #18<\/p>\n Arroyo is a 2nd round rookie out of Miami, Fl.<\/p>\n Receptions: 1 | Receiving Yards: 7 | Receiving TD\u2019s: 0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n *Injured\/out<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Seahawks Defense\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Defensive Stats<\/p>\n Points per game allowed: 17 \u00a0<\/p>\n DEFENSIVE LINE\u00a0<\/p>\n LDE: Jarran Reed | #90<\/p>\n Tackles: 5 | Sacks: 0<\/p>\n NT: Byron Murphy II | #91<\/p>\n Tackles: 6 | Sacks: 0<\/p>\n RDE: Leonard Williams | #99<\/p>\n Tackles: 7 | Sacks: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n LINEBACKERS<\/p>\n WLB: DeMarcus Lawrence | #0<\/p>\n Tackles: 6 | Sacks: 0 | INT:0<\/p>\n LILB: Tyrice Knight | #48<\/p>\n Tackles: 7 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n RILB: Ernest Jones IV | #13<\/p>\n Tackles: 8 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 1<\/p>\n SLB: Boye Mafe | #53<\/p>\n Tackles: 2 | Sacks: 0 | INT:0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SECONDARY<\/p>\n LCB: Ric Woolen | #27<\/p>\n Tackles: 4 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n SS: Coby Bryant | #8<\/p>\n Tackles: 8 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n FS: Julian Love | #20<\/p>\n Tackles: 10 | Sacks: 1 | INT: 0<\/p>\n RCB: Josh Jobe | #29<\/p>\n Tackles: 2 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 1<\/p>\n NB: Devin Witherspoon | #21<\/p>\n Tackles: 8 | Sacks: 0 | INT: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Seahawks Special Teams<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PLACEKICKER<\/p>\n Jason Myers | #5<\/p>\n Extra Points: 1-1<\/p>\n Field Goals: 2-2<\/p>\n 1-19 yards: 0-0 \u00a0<\/p>\n KICKOFF RETURNER<\/p>\n Cody White | #82<\/p>\n Average: 29.5 | TD Returns: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PUNT RETURNER<\/p>\n Tory Holton| #15<\/p>\n Average: 12.0 | TD Returns: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Steelers vs Seahawks History<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Series History: Began in 1977<\/p>\n Overall Record: 11-10<\/p>\n Home: 8-3 Streak: Steelers won the last two games.<\/p>\n Last regular-season meeting: Steelers Win, 30-23 (Dec. 31, 2023)<\/p>\n Last postseason meeting: Super Bowl XL- Steelers Win, 21-10 (Feb. 5, 2006)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Injury Report (9\/12\/25)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n IR:\u00a0QB Will Howard (finger)<\/p>\n Out:\u00a0DL Derrick Harmon (knee), S DeShon Elliot (knee), CB Joey Porter Jr. (Hamstring)<\/p>\n Doubtful:\u00a0None<\/p>\n Questionable:\u00a0None<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n IR:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n Out:\u00a0S Nick Emmanwori (Ankle)<\/p>\n Doubtful:\u00a0CB Devon Witherspoon (Knee)<\/p>\n Questionable:\u00a0None<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule<\/p>\n 2025 REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE (1-0)<\/p>\n Sun. 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\nOverall regular-season record: 184-107-2
\nPlayoff record: 8-11 (Qualified for playoffs 11 times)<\/p>\n
\nTotal yards per game: 271
\nPassing yards per game: 218
\nRushing yards per game: 53<\/p>\n
\nDefensive System: 3-4<\/p>\n
\nTotal offensive yards per game allowed: 394
\nPassing yards allowed: 212
\nRushing yards allowed: 182
\nSacks: 1
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\n30-39 yards: 0-0
\n40-49 yards: 0-0
\n50+ yards: 2-2<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/seahawks.jpeg\")
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\nOverall regular-season record: 10-8 | 10-8 with Seahawks
\nPlayoff Record:\u00a00-0<\/p>\n
\nTotal Offense per game: 230
\nPassing yards per game: 146
\nRushing yards per game: 84<\/p>\n
\nTotal offensive yards per game allowed: 384
\nPassing yards allowed: 265
\nRushing yards allowed: 119
\nSacks: 1
\nInterceptions: 2<\/p>\n
\n20-29 yards: 0-0
\n30-39 yards: 1-1
\n40-49 yards: 1-1
\n50+ yards: 0-0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/watt.webp.webp\")
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\nAway: 2-7
\nPostseason: 1-0<\/p>\n
Sun. Sept. 14 vs Seattle 1 p.m.
Sun. Sept. 21 at New England 1 p.m.
Sun. Sept. 28 vs Minnesota 9:30 a.m.
BYE WEEK
Sun. Oct. 12 Cleveland 1 p.m.
Thur. Oct. 16 at Cincinnati 8:15 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 26 vs Green Bay 8:20 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 2 vs Indianapolis 1 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 9 at L.A. Chargers* 8:20 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 16 vs Cincinnati* 1 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 23 at Chicago* 1 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 30 vs Buffalo* 4:25 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 7 at Baltimore* 1 p.m.
Mon. Dec. 15 vs Miami* 8:15 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 21 at Detroit* 4:25 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 28 at Cleveland* 1 p.m.
TBD TBD vs Baltimore* TBD<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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