Week 2 Power Rankings: Steelers rise following Week 2 win
The Pittsburgh Steelers went into Atlanta and, in typical fashion, pulled off a close one versus the Falcons to secure a Week 1 victory.
Chris Boswell won the day and the AFC honor of Special Teams Player of the Week. He finished the game with six field goals, half for 50+ yards. The stellar defense chipped in, holding the Falcons scoreless in the second half.
Here's a look at where the Steelers stand in Week 2 power rankings as they head to Denver to take on Russell Wilson's former Broncos team.
ESPN
Current ranking: 11
Author: Brooke Pryor
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Our take:
George Pickens rarely gets taken out of a game and the same will be true this week. And though Mike Tomlin's teams aren't known for splash, others must step up to make this offense competitive.
CBS Sports
Current ranking: 12
Author: Pete Prisco
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Our take:
Defense and special teams will be tasked with winning games this season as their offense hardly looks much different despite the quarterback turnover this offseason.
USA Today
Current ranking: 17
Author: Nate Davis
Author's take:
OC Arthur Smith got his revenge in Atlanta on Sunday. Will QB Russell Wilson get his pound of flesh this weekend in Denver? Should he even be granted the chance?
Our take:
Mike Tomlin won't play Russell Wilson until he's 100%, as long as Justin Fields doesn't screw things up. Denver's D allowed 158 passing yards and 146 rushing yards by the Seattle Seahawks last week. While anything can happen on any given Sunday, the Steelers continued struggles on offense shouldn't be a (losing) factor as long as Fields can take care of the ball.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Week 2 Power Rankings: Steelers rise following Week 2 win
