As we’ll do every week to get you ready for the upcoming game, our X-Factor of the week. Sometimes it’s a player, unit, concept, or scheme. Here’s our X factor for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.
X FACTOR: C Mason Cole
Because it has to be Mason Cole. When you’re facing Aaron Donald, your center needs to bring his A-game. Through five games, Cole is flunking. I won’t spend this whole post beating up on the guy. You guys know my thoughts and probably share similar views. After a solid and stable 2022, Cole has played poorly this season and the Steelers will have to give serious thought to replacing him in the offseason.