As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. Like last year, Tom Mead and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on scheme, Tom on the players.
Today, looking at the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense.
Alex’s Scheme Report
Raiders’ Run Defense
It’s a 4-3 front under new DC Gus Bradley, a man the Steelers are pretty familiar with. Big interior 1T in Jonathan Hankins, a skinny 3T in Quinton Jefferson, and talented edge rushers led by Maxx Crosby and Yannick Ngakoue.