Pittsburgh aims for offensive balance against Seattle by reestablishing the ground game, protecting Rodgers, and guarding the football. Kaleb Johnson could shoulder a bigger load as the Steelers lean on more diverse run concepts, while Broderick Jones gets extra help to keep the left side clean. Clean ball security and disciplined execution become the blueprint for a tight, clock-controlling win over Seattle.

With a stronger ground attack and fewer miscues, Pittsburgh can unlock play-action benefits and keep Seattle’s pressure at bay. If the Steelers execute this plan, they’ll control pace and put themselves in position to capitalize on key drives.

Pittsburgh aims to balance the attack with a steadier ground game, hoping for more than 53 yards at roughly 2.7 per carry to ease Rodgers’s path and open the passing game. A clean pocket and measured run volume keep Seattle honest and fragment the Seahawks’ defensive plan.

Protection for Broderick Jones and a disciplined ground mix are critical, as Seattle’s front seeks to tilt a potential low-scoring affair. Seattle will try to force Darnold into making plays, while JSN remains the focal point of Seattle’s aerial attack, possibly shadowed by Ramsey to stifle the primary target.

Look for JSN’s role to define Seattle’s air output, with Rams-like tempo and the Steelers exploiting any misreads. Fantasy managers should monitor Jones’s protection, the Steelers’ run cadence, and how Jackson Smith-Njigba is mapped by the defense to gauge upside for Pitt players.

AFC forecast: Rodgers showcases the Steelers’ high‑floor passing attack with four TDs to four different targets, a signal to fantasy managers to diversify Week 2 options. Cincinnati rides a Week 1 win toward a 2‑0 start at home vs Jacksonville, while Baltimore’s gutting late‑game choke adds a caution flag for Ravens’ assets. Green Bay’s 2‑0 start shines a new NFC threat with Love cooking and a balanced attack fueling fantasy ceilings.

NFC notes: San Francisco’s injury wave (Purdy likely out, Kittle IR) tightens rosters and injects risk into SF’s plan. Detroit’s Johnny Morton faces scrutiny as Ben Johnson’s offense reshapes Week 2. The marquee Philly‑KC clash dominates attention, with Chargers‑Raiders and Patriots‑Dolphins adding line movement and coaching chess for Week 2 rosters and bets.