Pittsburgh loses more often than not when the game feels ‘trap game proof,’ and that is exactly what their Week 8 matchup feels like. The 5-2 Pittsburgh Steelers consistently play down to opponents that should be blown out, and the 2-5 New York Giants fit this bill. Here are 5 genuine concerns for a Steelers’ trap game in Week 8.

Dexter Lawrence factor

The NFL’s current sack leader, nose tackle Dexter Lawrence, could take advantage of an injured Steelers’ o-line and single-handedly give the Giants the win.

Steelers' weakness to sub-par QBs

QB Daniel Jones hasn’t started off 2024 that great, to say the least, but he plays well on the road. Pittsburgh also tends to make lesser QBs look like Tom Brady.

Russell Wilson’s competition is injured

After an injury to Justin Fields, Wilson’s competition for the starting QB position, DangeRuss could take a few steps back due to complacency.

Giants hold the advantage in all-time record versus Steelers

Out of the 78 games the two teams have played, the New York Giants have Pittsburgh’s number, as they’ve won 13 more games than the Steelers.

The 'experts curse'

When experts unanimously agree that Pittsburgh should win a game, such as in the Steelers’ Week 4 matchup, the Steel City falls flat and succumbs to the trap game. Experts agree in staggering unison that the Steelers should win in Week 8, much to the dismay of fans.

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: 5 concerns for potential trap game in Week 8 vs. Giants