Even though the NFL is the ultimate team game, wins and losses can often come down to the matchups. This week the Pittsburgh Steelers square off against the San Francisco 49ers and these are the four matchups to keep an eye on this week.
EDGE Nick Bosa vs OT Dan Moore Jr.
The Steelers have confidence in Dan Moore Jr., so much so that they gave him the starting left tackle spot over Broderick Jones. He’s getting a Nick Bosa who just got a massive contract but hasn’t played any meaningful football in a very long time.
RB Christian McCaffrey vs S Minkah Fitzpatrick
The Steelers will use multiple players to keep track of Christian McCaffrey but the best player to spy him, particularly as a receiver, is All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
OT Colton McKivitz vs EDGE T.J. Watt
If we are going to put Moore on the spot against Bosa, we must acknowledge that Niners right tackle Colton McKivitz has a worse draw going against a fresh, healthy and hungry T.J. Watt.
Steelers WR George Pickens vs Niners CB Deommodore Lenoir
Lenoir won’t be the only cornerback to try and contend with Pickens but at only 5-foot-10, Lenoir is going to have his work cut out for him going against a ridiculous athlete like Pickens.
