The AFC North Champ Steelers and the six-seeded Miami Dolphins will play in the opening round of the NFL playoffs.

 

During week six, at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami dominated the Steelers, 30-15, leading Pittsburgh in total offense 474 to 297.  Running back Jay Ajayi was the main reason for that, shredding the Steelers defense to the tune of 204 yards and 2 touchdowns. 

 

The game was a forgettable day for Big Ben, too, with only 189 yards through the air and two picks.

 

However, the quarterback situation will be key this time around as Big Ben is now healthy and Miami will be without Ryan Tannehill, who is out with a knee injury, with Matt Moore taking his place. 

 

“We’re gonna focus on the things that are in our control and that’s our preparation and ultimately our play,” Steelers Head Coach, Mike Tomlin said. “We have very little control over how they’re preparing, what their mindset is or what they intend to do to us schematically. We just better respect them and be prepared for their very best.”