Raiders Opponent: Three Steelers to Watch

These are three Pittsburgh Steelers to pay attention to as they take on the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to bounce back from a Week 2 loss as they welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Allegiant Stadium for Sunday Night Football.

The Steelers are coming off of a Monday Night Football victory, but they have struggled to move the football through their first two games. They will try to get their offense going, and the Raiders’ defense will try to recover from a rough outing last week.

This prime time game will be a good match-up between two storied franchises, and this talented Steelers team has notable players on both sides of the ball who could have a significant impact.

Let’s take a closer look at three Steelers who the Raiders must pay close attention to.

Linebacker Cole Holcomb -- Holcomb came onto the scene as a fifth-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, posting 105 tackles in his rookie season.

Holcomb has proven himself to be a multi-faceted linebacker, thriving in stopping the run and holding his own in coverage. He earned a three-year contract from the Steelers in March after four solid seasons in Washington.

Holcomb is a player who can disrupt the Raiders’ offense in several different ways, so Coach Josh McDaniels must know where he is on the field at all times.

Offensive Lineman James Daniels -- Daniels has been one of the most underrated offensive linemen in the NFL since he entered the league.

Daniels has played all three interior spots on the offensive line throughout his career, and has only allowed 19 quarterback hits and four sacks in his five years in the league according to Pro Football Focus. He is proficient as both a run and pass blocker.

The Raiders will have to find ways to create interior pressure, and that means somehow finding a way to get around Daniels.

Wide Receiver Allen Robinson -- With injuries to Diontae Johnson and Gunner Olszewski, the Steelers’ wide receiver depth is thin. This is where the veteran Robinson can step in and help.

Robinson is not the player he once was, but he is still capable of being a productive receiver. So far this season, he has caught seven passes for 76 yards. A seasoned player like Robinson can help a young quarterback like Kenny Pickett.

While the Raiders will pay plenty of attention to George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth in the passing game, they cannot forget about Robinson, or he may have a vintage performance.

The Silver and Black return home to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 8:20 p.m. EDT/5:20 p.m. PDT.

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