PITTSBURGH -- The Raiders defense has two main priorities entering every week.
Stop the run. Prevent big pass plays and never, ever let the ball get over your head.
They’ve achieved those ends during a two-game winning streak. They’d like to make it three on Sunday at the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Goal 1 should be a bit easier with Le’Veon Bell out for the year. The latter could be tough with Ben Roethlisberger under center.
He’s a real gamer, someone used to coming through in the clutch. He has a knack for extending plays before striking gold downfield, and is willing to exchange a big hit for a big play.