Kansas City Chiefs: Four keys to beating the Pittsburgh Steelers

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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Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) and defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) and defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

The problem is if Ben has time he is going to find someone and if Antonio Brown has enough time he will find a way to get open. Every time the pass rush forces Ben to make a bad throw that goes incomplete that’s a win. If Ben throws the ball away to avoid a sack, that’s a win. If Ben checks down and they only gain five yards or less, that’s a win too.

Bottom line here is the Chiefs need some combination of Justin Houston (fingers crossed that he’s healthy), Dee Ford, Tamba Hali, and Chris Jones to relentlessly harass Roethlisberger every time he drops back to pass. After the win over the Dolphins Ben was sporting a walking boot so there is a chance that his mobility may not be what it normally is. Let’s hope that’s the case and that the Chiefs can take full advantage of it.

So there you have it Chiefs fans, my four keys to a Chiefs victory over the Steelers on Sunday. What do you think? Do you disagree with any of these four keys? Do you think there are others that I didn’t think of? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

As always, thanks for reading and GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!