The Seattle Seahawks found a way to squeak past the Cincinnati Bengals last week, 21-20. If you’d have told me the Seahawks would have had to mount a comeback to beat the Bengals, I’d have said you were crazy.
Nevertheless, Seattle comes into this week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers 1-0 and confident they can find ways to win any football game. By contrast, the Steelers are 0-1 after being routed by the New England Patriots.
There is plenty to worry about this week as the Steelers look to avoid 0-2 and here are our big three worries.
The hangover
Sunday’s loss to the Patriots was brutal. It was definitely the type of loss that can stick with a team. We hope the Steelers use the loss as a rallying point to springboard their success for the rest of the season. But we are worried the Steelers will come in flat and counter their home-field advantage.
Russell Wilson to DK Metcalf
Metcalf might only be a rookie but he proved against the Bengals just what a matchup nightmare he can be when Wilson is throwing him the ball. The Steelers failed to pressure Tom Brady last week and struggled in coverage. If Pittsburgh wants to win this game, it begins and ends with finding a way to shut this tandem down.
Steelers coaches
It only took one game for the doubters to come out in droves. But to be fair, seeing more of the same from last season with months to prepare for this game was rather frustrating. In particular, the offensive play calling was suspect against the Patriots. There is plenty of talent on this roster but it’s hard to watch them underperform because of the scheme.
