5 bold predictions for the Steelers against the Seahawks

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 10: James Pierre #42 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 10: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

Ben Roethlisberger will continue his success

Week 5 was the most comfortable that Big Ben has looked in a long time. The offensive line kept him clean for the most part, and he made good decisions with the ball. The Seahawks defense is the type of defense that this Steelers offense can pick apart. They are bad against the run, and their secondary is the worst it’s been in a decade.

Pittsburgh is built to play with a lead. Their fast start last week was key in how they played the rest of the game. This is the first time since 2017 that the Steelers have had touchdowns on consecutive opening drives. Another fast start here would put Pittsburgh in the driver’s seat from the start, and put the pressure on the Seahawks to keep up.

Expect a good mix of the run and pass game for the Steelers to start the game. If they get in the red zone, Pat Freiermuth could be the guy they target to get them on the board first.

As long as Ben keeps making good decisions and isn’t asked to throw 35 times, this will be another successful outing for No. 7 and the Steelers offense.

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