Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Could Be Spread Thin by Seahawks Offense

November 28, 2015   ·   Andrea Hangst   ·   Jump to comments

Though the Seattle Seahawks are currently 5-5 on the season and not as formidable a foe as they were in the previous two seasons, in which they went to the Super Bowl and won once, the Pittsburgh Steelers cannot overlook the challenge facing them on Sunday, particularly when it comes to Seattle's offense.
The Seahawks' offense is deceptive. Unsurprisingly, it's the league's best at running the ball, with 1,486 total yards so far this year. And even though Marshawn Lynch won't be playing this week, the run game won't be less of a threat with Thomas Rawls running the ball. On his 101 carries this year, he's totaled 604 yards and two touchdowns.
The passing game is not one of the most productive, ranking 26th in yards and 25th in touchdowns. But when confronted with a Pittsburgh defense that is giving up the 28th-most passing yards and is tied for 14th with five other teams in passing touchdowns allowed, Seattle could find itself marching down the field with ease using its air a...

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