The Steelers' defense has to be focused on limiting the Titans' rushing offense when the teams meet tonight at Heinz Field, 8:25 p.m. kickoff. That's because DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry are powerful running backs who can build momentum throughout a game, tire out a defense and do their best work in the fourth quarter.
Sound familiar?
It should, because that very formula led to both of the Steelers' losses this season, as the Bears and Jaguars both managed to top 200 yards on the ground. Both of those teams' rushing attacks were led by a powerful running back, Jordan Howard and Leonard Fournette, who could run through tackles and take advantage of a tired defense late in the game.
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