The Steelers run defense has taken a bit the last month or so and they’ll have their work cut out for them this weekend. They’ve allowed at least 100 rushing yards in three consecutive games, including giving up 144 to the Seahawks in Week 6.
The defense was getting gashed in the second half in particular. Alex Collins became the first 100-yard rusher against the Steelers this season. Cameron Heyward talked about just what makes the Browns run game so successful.
“The offensive line is very sound,” Heyward told reporters Thursday via Steelers.com. “Of course Chubb is one of the best backs in the league.