The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card round of the AFC Playoffs. It is the Steelers’ latest game after losing four of their last five games heading into the postseason.
When looking at the matchup between division foes, there are players who can be viewed as ‘X-Factors’.
What is an ‘X-Factor’?
I would describe an ‘X-Factor’ as a player who can truly alter the outcome of the game, single-handedly. Not just a plug and play type player, but a player who always has to be accounted for, no matter what.