The final NFL rankings for the Steelers defense are nice. Fifth against the pass, 10th against the run, fifth in total defense. The league-best 56 sacks are even better, breaking the franchise record of 55 set in 1994 and matched in 2001. “Oh, yeah, man. It’s a new Blitzburgh!” Vince Williams emoted after the final regular-season game against the Cleveland Browns.
But now come the real tests. The defense will be judged by how it does in the postseason, starting Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field. Can it do the job against Leonard Fournette, who sliced through it for 181 yards and two touchdowns, including a late 90-yard touchdown, in a 30-9 win Oct.