Steelers’ defensive keys to victory in Week 13 matchup vs. Bills

Facing off against the No. 1 rushing attack in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers will definitely have their hands full against the Buffalo Bills' offense in Week 13.

From taking advantage of the Bills' offensive tackle injuries to keeping a QB spy on Buffalo's biggest superstar, these three defensive keys should lead Pittsburgh to a Week 13 win.

Edge rush to victory

There's arguably no bigger key this week than lasering in on the Bills' biggest weakness — the offensive tackle injuries plaguing the team. After ruling out LT Dion Dawkins and RT Spencer Brown for Week 13, the Steelers' defensive success will rely heavily on Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, and T.J. Watt's ability to wreak havoc in Buffalo's backfield.

Stop the run

The Steelers' defense fared exceptionally well against the Chicago Bears’ now No. 1 rushing offense last week and will have a similar ask in stopping the Bills' No. 2 ground game in Week 13. RB James Cook has looked incredible this season, but the Steelers have proven capable of neutralizing star running backs, such as holding Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor to 45 rushing yards back in Week 9. This Sunday's game plan will be no different — stop the run!

Keep Josh Allen from extending plays

While taking advantage of the Bills' offensive tackle injuries and stopping the run will be huge in Week 13, none of it will matter if the Steelers can't stop Allen from scrambling to extend plays. Keeping a quarterback spy on Allen is a start, but the entire defense needs to remain disciplined when a play starts to break down, or else the Bills superstar will make them pay.

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