If the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be successful this season, they are going to have to ride their defense while the offense finds its way. Here are our stat predictions for the top Steelers defenders.
DT Cam Heyward
Heyward cotinues to win the battle against Father Time and puts up another huge season.
Tackles-91
Sacks-10.5
Passes defended-8
Tackles for loss-14
LB T.J. Watt
Watt comes back after winning the Defensive Player of the Year and follows up by setting the single-season sack record.
Tackles-67
Sacks-23.5
Tackles for loss-20
Quarterback hits-42
Force fumbles-7
Passes defender-8
LB Alex Highsmith
Time is running out for Highsmith to break out before the Steelers are going to have to consider his future with the team.
Tackles-74
Sacks-7.5
Tackles for loss-14
Forced fumbles-3
Quarterback hits-16
LB Myles Jack
The newest addition to the Steelers linebacking corps should add the type of athleticism and punch the team was supposed to get with Devin Bush.
Tackles-121
Tackles for loss-8
Passes defended-6
Interceptions-2
CB Ahkello Witherspoon
In just over half a season, Witherspoon proved to have the best ball skills on the team in 2021. He will build on that as a full time starter.
Tackles-68
Interceptions-7
Passes defended-9
S Minkah Fitzpatrick
With help up front, Fitzpatrick should be back to his normal role and while his tackle numbers will dip, his splash plays will go back up.
Tackles-105
Interceptions-6
Forced fumbles-3
Fumbles recovered-2
