Steelers vs Ravens: 4 players who need to step up this week

These four Steelers need big games this week.

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If anyone thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers can breath easier this week because of the Baltimore Ravens resting multiple starters, you need to stop thinking like that right now. The Pittsburgh Steelers need this win to have a decent shot at the playoffs and despite the fact the Ravens are locked in as the No. 1 seed in the AFC, they would still love to end the Steelers season.

The Steelers are beat up all over the field and these four guys need to step up and play their best this week when the team needs them the most. And there’s no coincidence these guys all play offense.

QB Devlin Hodges

This one might be obvious but the reality is with Mason Rudolph on IR there is zero hope if Hodges doesn’t play better. He must take fewer shots downfield and make better use of the skill talent on the roster. We still want to see Hodges do more tot take what the defense gives him even if it means using his feet to get extra years and move the chains.