5 bold predictions for the Steelers against the Raiders

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs past Jordan Poyer #21 and Matt Milano #58 of the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

3. Najee Harris will have a big game

Outside of one 18 yard run to set the Steelers up for a touchdown late against the Bills, it was an uneventful day for Harris and the Steelers run game. There were also several miscues on passes that were intended for Harris, as well.

That said, this could be the rookie out of Alabama’s coming out party. The Raiders allowed the Ravens to rush for 189 yards while averaging almost six yards a carry. They allowed multiple runs of over 20 yards, including a Ty’Son Williams touchdown on 4th and 1 that went for a 35 yard score.

The Steelers showed on a select few plays that their run game has potential. Rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth had a great day of run blocking both while pulling to the inside and leading the way outside of the tackles. Pittsburgh can also work in a few of those reverse plays like the one we saw from Chase Claypool nearly scoring from just outside the red zone.

The Steelers interior will be able to open up much more holes against Vegas than they did against Buffalo, which should lead to a solid day from Harris.

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