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Achane, Dolphins Test Steelers' Weak Run Defense
16 Dec
Summary
- Steelers' run defense is allowing 125.3 rushing yards per game.
- Rookie DT Derrick Harmon's absence significantly weakens the run defense.
- Dolphins boast an 1,100-yard rusher and average 126.5 rushing yards per game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers face a formidable challenge as they host the Miami Dolphins in a pivotal Week 15 matchup. Miami's potent rushing attack, averaging 126.5 yards per game and led by the explosive De'Von Achane, will exploit the Steelers' defensive vulnerabilities. Pittsburgh's run defense is already allowing 125.3 yards per contest, ranking among the league's worst.
Adding to the Steelers' woes is the critical absence of rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon. In the four games Harmon has missed this season, Pittsburgh's run defense has surrendered an alarming average of 191 rushing yards per game. This highlights the significant impact Harmon has on the team's ability to stop the run.
With Harmon sidelined, the responsibility falls heavily on veterans like Cam Heyward and emerging player Yahya Black. Heyward, in particular, needs to elevate his game to compensate for Harmon's loss and disrupt the Dolphins' offensive rhythm, especially against the league's third-leading rusher.
