The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost four out of their last five games. Their last win coming in week 14 against the Ravens when quarterback Charlie Batch was the starting quarterback due to a Ben Roethlisberger sprained shoulder. In that game, cornerback Ike Taylor went down with a broken fibula. The Steelers defense hasn't been the same since. However, another Steelers cornerback has done some very good things all year long, and his biggest test of his career will be this Sunday against the Bengals.
Cornerback Keenan Lewis has had a productive season, and without a doubt, his most productive since being drafted by the Steelers back in 2009. Lewis is a starting cornerback, but usually lines up on the second best receiver on the field. However, since Taylor has went down, Lewis has been asked to cover opponent's number one receiver, and has answered the call on just about every play. Being that this is Lewis' contract year, and he really wants to show how important of a player he is, he will need to do it again against one of the League's best, A.J. Green. Green is arguably one of the top three wide receivers in the league. Green has 85 receptions for 1,208 yards receiving, and 11 touchdowns. Green has only been held for one reception in a game all season, and that was against the Steelers. Who was covering Green? Ike Taylor. With Taylor still out, it will be up to Keenan Lewis.
As hard as it might be to stop the 6'4, 207 pound Green, the Steelers don't have much of a choice. They are currently 7-7 and are fighting for the sixth seed which is currently being held by the 8-6 Bengals. So to put an even bigger spotlight on Lewis, the playoffs are on the line. If the Steelers lose, they will be eliminated from the playoff race. Keenan will play a big role in whether the Steelers playoff hopes will stay alive by the outcome of this game.
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