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NFL Week 10 Preview: Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

By Eric Robinson

Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) receives an unsportsman like conduct penalty for dancing after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) receives an unsportsman like conduct penalty for dancing after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 18, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers James Harrison (92) and Ryan Shazier (50) and defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) line up against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of their game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers James Harrison (92) and Ryan Shazier (50) and defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) line up against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of their game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

Pittsburgh Steelers Summary 

Riding high at 4-1 in early October, a current three-game losing streak has the team reeling at this point with four road games in their next five games overall awaiting. Before that task approaches, head coach Mike Tomlin and his Steelers must take down the red-hot Dallas Cowboys.

Quarterback

Ben Roethlisberger

is steadily returning back from a meniscus injury that he suffered in a week six road loss to the Miami Dolphins. His 264 yard outing against Baltimore last week was one that he may want to forget. Big Ben is tied for fifth in the league in touchdown passes with 17 with six of those touchdowns going to All-Pro receiver

Antonio Brown

. Brown is tied for fourth in the league in catches with 55 along with a few fines from league office for his creative touchdown celebrations.

Surprisingly, the Steelers are 25th in the league in rushing at 96.0 yards per game. Still, the team has one of the most talented back in the league in Le’Veon Bell, who has yet to record a rushing touchdown this season. Bell has contributed to the passing game with 36 catches.

A staple in Steelers history is outstanding linebacker play and this season, that rhetoric remains true for the most part. Inside linebackers Lawrence Timmons and Ryan Shazier are the two leaders of the defense and have combined for 58 tackles on the season. To get to the real strength of the defense, look no further than defensive ends Cameron Hayward and Stephon Tuitt. Their ability to stay healthy and active plays a major part in the Steelers ranking 13th in run defense at 99.6 yards per game.

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