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: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Najee Harris will have another 100 yard game

Of all games for Harris to eclipse 100 yards, no one expected it to be against the Broncos run defense. Denver went into Week 5 with the fourth best defense against the run. The Steelers offensive line played an incredible game, and it was the first time a Steelers running back broke the 100-yard mark in 17 games.

Kevin Dotson and Trai Turner were excellent at opening up holes inside, as was rookie center Kendrick Green. Between the tackles is where the vast majority of Harris’ yards came from. Seeing that growth from the offensive line is promising. Right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor also kept Von Miller out of the backfield.

The Seahawks are abysmal at stopping the run. Opposing offenses are rushing for 145 yards per game against Seattle, which is second highest in the NFL. The Steelers will look to replicate what they did in Week 5. We will see a healthy dose of Najee Harris early on as they look to establish the run and take the pressure off Roethlisberger and the passing game.

A quick start for Harris will mean an early end for Seattle. The last thing the Seahwks can do defensively is allow Pittsburgh to get in a rhythm, but their defense isn’t good enough to prevent that.

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