The Steelers are packing their bags for a trip across the pond, set for a 9:30 a.m. EST kickoff in Paris this Sunday. That means folks on the West Coast are going to be waking up to a brutal 6:30 a.m. start time for their NFL fix. But as the team prepares for the international stage, the real focus for fans needs to be squarely on the defensive line depth.
Early Alarm Clocks for the Paris Matchup
This isn’t just any regular season game, it’s a huge international showcase in Paris. That 9:30 a.m. EST kickoff is going to test everyone’s Sunday NFL routine, especially for fans on the West Coast who are looking at a 6:30 a.m. start. The Steelers are set to face the Saints, and while the atmosphere across the pond will be electric, the questions back home are starting to pile up.
Defensive Line Worries Mount
The biggest concern heading into this weekend’s game has to be the defensive line, no question. Sebastian Joseph-Day and Derrick Harmon were both sent to injured reserve this week. That’s a massive hit to their interior, and it makes you wonder just how confident the coaching staff and the fans are in the depth they have left to pick up the slack. On the offensive side, the team did grab Marquez Valdes-Scantling for the practice squad. With so many injuries at wide receiver already, it would not be a surprise at all if MVS gets activated and suits up against the Saints. But is one practice squad addition really going to cut it, or do they need to keep digging for more help?
So, when the ball kicks off bright and early on Sunday, all eyes will be on how the Steelers handle the Saints on the field, especially with those defensive line absences. Can they overcome the injuries and the international travel? Sunday morning will tell the tale.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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