TJ Watt is the straw that stirs the drink for the Steelers. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is a big play specialist with a knack for delivering a strip sack-scoop-and-score or game-changing interception that tilts the game in the Steelers’ favor. As an unstoppable force from the edge, Watt is the defender who deserves extra attention from the Raiders’ frontline.

Despite posting modest numbers, Justin Fields has added a dimension to the Steelers offense with his playmaking ability as a dual-threat quarterback. The fourth-year pro completed 67.6% of his passes with five touchdowns and one interception for a 97.1 passer rating. Fields ranks as the Steelers’ second-leading rusher but has a team-high three rushing scores on various designed QB runs and option plays. With his unique playmaking ability creating problems for defenders tasked with maintaining gap discipline between the tackles and coverage responsibilities against the pass, the Steelers’ QB1 could create problems for the Raiders defense.

Joey Porter Jr. is quietly emerging as a “shutdown” corner for the Steelers. The 6-foot-2, 193-pounder has excelled shadowing the opponent’s No. 1 receiver, utilizing his length and athleticism to make life miserable on the island. With the Steelers increasingly relying on the second-year pro to lock down opponents, the AFC’s nastiest defense has become more aggressive, with a man-to-man specialist thriving as a CB1.