Steelers Expected To Make Big Change In Week 2 To Fix Major Issue

Pittsburgh selected Black in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he impressed throughout training camp and the preseason. He is a big presence that can make an impact on both the passing game and the running game, and he is someone that should be utilized more often in the near future after the run defense seriously struggled in Week 1 against the Jets.

In his NFL debut against the Jets, Black had two total tackles while playing under 40 percent of the total defensive snaps. His snap share should go up in Week 2 after comments from Austin, although it is unclear where he might be lining up on the defensive line. He has the size to play nose tackle, but his length and surprising quickness also makes him a good option at defensive tackle.

Austin and the rest of the coaching staff seem to believe that Black has positional versatility up and down the defensive line, which is a good thing as he can line up anywhere. By the end of the season, he should be comfortable at all positions, and hopefully he will be making a significant impact up front for Pittsburgh.

Steelers Will Be Tested By Seattle's Running Backs

Seattle has one of the more talented running back rooms in the NFL with both Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet. Week 1 did not go well for the Seahawks as mentioned, but the duo should be expected to bounce back in Pittsburgh. Seattle's offense has the makings of a team that will be able to run all over Pittsburgh if the Steelers do not make the proper adjustment after a disappointing defensive performance in Week 1, and that is something that the fan base should be worried about.

If Pittsburgh cannot bottle up Walker and Charbonnet, it could be another long day for what is the highest-paid defense in the league. It will also require the offense to play lights out once again.