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I've spoken my concern about today's game against the Houston Texans. In fact, I picked Houston to win this game. We'll see how smart

that is in a couple of hours. But if the Steelers are going to come out on top and they certainly

could, it's going to be because of their pass rush.

That's the clear advantage Pittsburgh has in this game.

A league leading 13 sacks against a Texans O-line that is looking rough.

Just one of their five usual starters up front are playing in this game, that's right-guard

Jack Mason, while they're on their third string left tackle who has never played an NFL offensive snap let alone

started the game he'll see Alex Highsmith all day. This is sort of in a way like the

Cleveland Browns game in week too. The Texans have an arguable advantage in several areas.

Their offense has looked stronger and their play calling and scheme is impressive,

probably more so than Pittsburgh, again especially on offense.

But the Steelers beat the Browns because their past rush won in critical moments

and forced the Sean Watson into mistakes.

If they can do the same to CJ Stroud, it's a winning formula. I know it's an obvious thing to highlight, but for the Steelers to extend their Win Street to 3, they must dominate up front.

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