When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, it’s quite likely that the game will be decided by how well the Steelers’ defense fares against QB Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles offense. The offensive struggles for the Steelers have been well-documented, and while the bye week always gives some hope for improvement, the defense is typically much more dependable.
So when co-host Laura Rutledge brought up Stafford’s struggles under pressure on Friday’s episode of NFL Live on ESPN, all eyes turned towards the Steelers’ defense. Former NFL defensive end Marcus Spears was quick to shoutout Pittsburgh’s star pass-rushing duo, T.