The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0, however they’ll be examined this week towards the Los Angeles Chargers, who’re additionally undefeated. The Chargers have been just like the Steelers in that they play bodily, robust soccer. They’ve a deadly steady of cross rushers led by Joey Bosa. Bosa is without doubt one of the NFL’s greatest edge rushers when wholesome, however currently, that’s been a wrestle for him. Nevertheless, it feels like he’ll be at full power this week.
“No, positively not,” Bosa stated Wednesday through the crew’s YouTube channel when requested if he felt like he was going to be restricted towards the Steelers. “Knock on metallic, the whole lot goes properly this week in apply. I plan to have a really lengthy and intense recreation.”
Bosa has had a tricky time staying wholesome all through his profession, solely enjoying in two full seasons all through his nine-year profession. He solely missed one recreation in 2021, which was the healthiest he’s been just lately. He’s a power on the sphere, however well being has been his greatest query mark.
This yr, he’s nonetheless coping with well being points. On the harm report launched on Wednesday, Bosa was a restricted participant with a hip harm. He’s performed in each video games this yr, and it feels like this present harm isn’t severe sufficient to make him involved about his stage of play for this week.
In 95 profession video games, Bosa has 69 sacks, displaying simply how a lot of a disruptor he will be. Nevertheless, he is perhaps much more deadly this yr as a result of Khalil Mack is his associate dashing the passer. Mack has been with the Chargers since 2022, however Bosa has solely performed in 14 video games over these two years, not giving them many alternatives to play collectively.
Mack had 17 sacks final yr and is a former Defensive Participant of the Yr. He is perhaps 33 years outdated, however he’s nonetheless a menace. In the event that they’re wholesome, Bosa and Mack is perhaps one of the best pass-rushing duo within the NFL. The Steelers’ offensive line has had a tricky time holding a clear pocket this yr, so they might significantly wrestle towards the Chargers’ protection.
We’ll see if Bosa’s apply standing improves because the week goes on. He doesn’t sound apprehensive, although, though he is aware of this recreation might be going to be extraordinarily taxing. These two groups are constructed equally and play comparable manufacturers of soccer, so it must be a real battle of wills. Well being is perhaps the deciding issue.
