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Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 Bold predictions for Divisional Round vs. Jaguars

By Derek Snyder

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 08: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a reception for a first down in the first half during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field on October 8, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 08: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a reception for a first down in the first half during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field on October 8, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 08: Leonard Fournette #27 of the Jacksonville Jaguars dives into the end zone for a 2 yard touchdown in the second quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 8, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 08: Leonard Fournette #27 of the Jacksonville Jaguars dives into the end zone for a 2 yard touchdown in the second quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 8, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

5. Leonard Fournette will still be a thorn in the Steelers side

While the Steelers will do everything they can to make sure Leonard Fournette doesn’t have another huge game against them in Pittsburgh, I still believe the rookie will have a great day at Heinz Field. He not only possesses the size to make linebackers crumble, but his speed truly makes him special.

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Even with a great defensive effort from the Steelers this weekend, I expect Fournette to finish with well over 100 yards on the ground. Fournette finished his rookie season with a rushing touchdown in eight of the 13 games he played in, while rushing for over 100 yards in five of those contests as well.

Trust me, I love how much the Steelers defense has improved this season, but there’s only so much you can do to contain great running backs. Not to mention, with Ryan Shazier out for the season, Pittsburgh is lacking a great middle linebacker heading into the AFC Playoffs.

We all know the Steelers will be up for the task of shutting down the former LSU superstar, but again, it’ll be a tall task for a defense playing without their best player.

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