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5 Steelers who must step up versus the Chargers

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This week two of the final nine undefeated teams square off when the Pittsburgh Steelers welcome the Los Angeles Chargers to town. This will easily be the toughest game of the season for the Steelers as the Chargers bring in the toughest defense in the NFL and the league's leading rusher.

If the Steelers want to stay on top in the AFC North and remain undefeated, here are the five guys who need to step up.

DT Keeanu Benton

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Keeanu Benton #95 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after sacking Mitchell Trubisky #11 of the Buffalo Bills (not pictured) in the first quarter during the preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Keeanu Benton #95 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after sacking Mitchell Trubisky #11 of the Buffalo Bills (not pictured) in the first quarter during the preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

WR Van Jefferson

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: Van Jefferson #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts to catches a pass in front of Riley Moss #21 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: Van Jefferson #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts to catches a pass in front of Riley Moss #21 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

LB Patrick Queen

Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

QB Justin Fields

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

EDGE Alex Highsmith

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey #84 of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey #84 of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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