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Bold predictions for Steelers vs Broncos, Week 2

Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Denver this Sunday to take on the Broncos, hopeful they can improve to 2-0 on the season. Speculation has swirled throughout the week regarding starters and key matchups to watch, but now that game day is around the corner, here are some bold predictions for the Steelers' Week 2 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Javonte Williams and Jaleel Mclaughlin find little success on the ground

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 10: Javonte Williams #33 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 10: Javonte Williams #33 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Jaleel McLaughlin and Javonte Williams struggled to get the ground game going last week in Seattle, and will find it more difficult against an even stronger Pittsburgh front.

Bo Nix throws his first NFL touchdown pass

Sep 8, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

While Nix is sure to struggle against a formidable Steelers defense, he will achieve his first career passing TD on Sunday.

T.J. Watt gets his strip-sack (No flags)

Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) in action against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) in action against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

After getting two taken away by flags in Atlanta, T.J. gets his strip sack on the rookie quarterback.

George Pickens obliterates the Pat Surtain II matchup with over 100 receiving yards

Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) reacts after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) reacts after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Pat Surtain II and George Pickens will be a dogfight on Sunday, and Pickens has developed enough experience to come out of this to not only on top, but also thrive in receiving yards.

Justin Fields has another uninspiring but safe performance

Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Similar to last week's game, expect Justin Fields to play a little too safe, relying on the defense to win the game than his own abilities.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Bold predictions for Steelers vs Broncos, Week 2