Por fin terminó la espera y la Temporada NFL 2021 está a punto de comenzar. Y los Steelers tienen un reto bastante interesante ya que su primer rival es uno de los principales contendientes al Super Bowl en la AFC: Los Buffalo Bills.
Este será el tercer año en fila que Pittsburgh jugará contra Buffalo y tratará de romper una racha negativa de dos derrotas consecutivas contra el equipo de Josh Allen. Aquí te presento mi análisis previo
Los Buffalo Bills en 2021
La temporada anterior este equipo se quedó a un paso de llegar al Super Bowl. Los Bills cuentan con una de las ofensivas aéreas más explosivas de la NFL encabezadas por el quarterback Josh Allen, quien estuvo en la conversación del MVP, y por el receptor Stefon Diggs, líder en yardas recibidas la campaña anterior.
La ofensiva de Buffalo fue la segunda mejor de la liga en yardas y puntos por partido, la mejor en terceras oportunidades y la número tres en yardas por pase. Este será un gran reto para una de las mejores defensivas de los últimos años en la NFL.
¿Qué debe de hacer Pittsburgh para ganar este partido?
Establecer el juego terrestre
En los últimos dos partidos en contra de los Bills los Steelers corrieron para un total de 98 yardas, lo cual hizo que el ataque fuera completamente predecible. En 2021 las cosas pueden cambiar. Najee Harris será el eje de esta ofensiva terrestre y me interesa ver cómo funcionará una línea ofensiva que sufrió cambios drásticos con base en lo que estábamos acostumbrados.
Si los Steelers no pueden establecer el juego terrestre en este partido será un juego complicado para Big Ben, quien tendrá que depender de pases cortos para mover a esta ofensiva. Como lo he dicho en varios de mis artículos previos, la clave de un equipo exitoso está en el balance.
Contener a Stefon Diggs
Después de Josh Allen, el jugador más peligroso de esta ofensiva es Diggs. Su velocidad, precisión en las rutas y la conexión que tiene con Allen lo ponen entre los mejores receptores que tiene la liga.
¿Cuál será el planteamiento de la defensiva de Keith Butler para tratar de neutralizarlo? ¿Estará siempre un safety apoyando al cornerback que lo cubra (Diggs suele alinearse en cualquier parte del terreno de juego)? ¿La prioridad será meter presión a Allen con el Front-7? Sin duda el duelo estelar es la gran defensiva de los Steelers contra el ataque de los Bills.
La ofensiva de Matt Canada
Ya hablamos del balance de este equipo y de los problemas del pasado para mover el balón de forma efectiva por tierra. Pero esta será la primera vez que veamos el sistema del nuevo coordinador ofensivo Matt Canada en un partido de temporada regular. ¿Qué cambios habrá?
Todos sabemos que este equipo fue el que más pases lanzó en 2020, pero la mayoría eran de 10 o menos yardas y la amenaza de pases profundos para la defensivas rivales era nula. ¿Qué modificaciones veremos en el Playbook? Buffalo tiene una defensiva regular, aunque hay jugadores talentosos como el CB Tre'Davius White, y creo que los Steelers pueden explotar ciertas debilidades.
Dato a destacar
En 2020, Josh Allen tuvo un récord de 6-0 en contra de defensivas Top 10 en yardas de la NFL (incluyendo playoffs), con 14 pases de TD, 3 intercepciones y un QB rating de 107.6
¿Quién crees que se lleve la victoria en este partido?
The Steelers prepare for the Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Derrek Tuszka (48) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Derrek Tuszka (48) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Melvin Ingram III (8) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jamir Jones (40) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joe Schobert (93) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joe Schobert (93) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III (6) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz (46) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Carlos Davis (73) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Derrek Tuszka (48) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Carlos Davis (73) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III (6) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) and Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor (76) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Coach Eddie Faulkner and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor (76) and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chaz Green (74) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (69) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center J.C. Hassenauer (60) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center/guard B.J. Finney (67) and Pittsburgh Steelers guard Malcolm Pridgeon (64) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor (76) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (69) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (69) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (80) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Donovan Stiner (37) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Tre Norwood (21) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joe Schobert (93) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
