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Kansas City Chiefs: Four keys to beating the Pittsburgh Steelers

By Lyle Graversen

Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Key #3: Limit the damage caused by Le’Veon Bell

I don’t want to rain on anyone’s parade here, but the Chiefs aren’t going to completely shut down Le’Veon Bell. He’s just too good. If you’re hoping for Bell to end the game with something like 12 touches for 35 yards you are likely going to be disappointed.

Bell may be the most talented weapon in the NFL. He missed four games this season and still finished with over 1,200 yards rushing and over 600 yards receiving. He averaged 28 offensive touches and 157 yards per game in the twelve games that he played.

So the bottom line here is that Bell is incredibly talented and productive and the Steelers are fiercely dedicated to getting him the ball. The Chiefs gave up over 120 rushing yards per game in 2016 at about 4.4 yards per carry.

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