With the Pittsburgh Steelers losing T.J. Watt and his 19 sacks for at least their Wild Card round playoff matchup against the Buffalo Bills, the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to have to find a way to generate pressure on the quarterback. It’s especially going to be key against Josh Allen, who is one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league but can be prone to mistakes.
One answer could be OLB Alex Highsmith, who finished the year with seven sacks and 50 hurries, along with 12 QB hits. Bucky Brooks of NFL Media named Highsmith Pittsburgh’s X-Factor ahead of the postseason.