Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) celebrates an 11 yard touchdown pass with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) iagainst the New York Jets during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
This week the Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping they can beat the New York Giants, improve to 6-2 and head into the bye week. The Giants are looking to come to Pittsburgh and play spoiler. Here are the Steelers storylines we are keeping an eye on this week.
It's a trap!
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Historically speaking, this is the kind of game the Steelers have lost because they don't take their opponent seriously enough.
Russell Wilson game two
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws the ball during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Last week was a nice first game from quarterback Russell Wilson. What will he do for an encore?
T.J. Watt breaks his slump
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a play in the fourth quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
One defender in this week's game leads the NFL in sacks. But it's Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, not Steelers edge T.J. Watt. Will Watt get back on track this week?
Speaking of Dexter Lawrence
Jan 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) reacts after winning a wild card game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
No player faces a bigger challenge this week than Steelers center Ryan McCollum, who is tasked with trying to slow down Lawrence and his pass rush.
Joey Porter Jr. vs Malik Nabers
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) gestures against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Two of the best young players in the NFL at their respective positions will square off and we are looking forward to seeing how this one plays out.
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6x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and 2x Super Bowl winner Kyle Van Noy recap their favorite moments from week 3 in the NFL, give their perspective on Antonio Pierce calling out his Raiders players and make their week 4 picks.
