The Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1) and Washington Redskins (1-0) will face off on Monday Night Football tonight on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. Fans can live stream the action for free here; Steelers fans can listen to the game on WDVE-FM while Redskins fans may do the same by tuning in to 980 ESPN.
Unfortunately for those tuning in, they will not get to see Robert Griffin III suit up for the Redskins in this game, as Washington is being very cautious with their prized quarterback. Griffin tore multiple ligaments in his knee during the 2012 postseason, and will not appear in any preseason games this season.
Some have criticized Washington's caution in handling Griffin with kid gloves, but the 'Skins have good reason for wanting to ensure his health heading into Week 1. Last season RGIII threw for 20 touchdown passes, and ran for 815 yards and another seven scores while leading Washington to an NFC East crown and playoff home game.
In RGIII's absence Kirk Cousins looked fantastic, completing 6-of-7 passes for 52 yards and a touchdown strike before giving way to Rex Grossman. Last season Cousins looked the part of competent NFL quarterback, going 33-of-48 for 466 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions in three games.
In Pittsburgh the focus will be about further determining the backfield pecking order, with rookie Le'Veon Bell, and veterans Jonathan Dwyer, Isaac Redman and Larod Stephens-Howling all competing for carries.
Bell is believed to be ahead of the pack, but Stephens-Howling made a solid case for himself against the Giants. The small back carried the ball seven times for 40 yards, and also has added value to the Steelers because of his ability as a kick and punt returner.
In the same game Dwyer paled in comparison, getting six chances but picking up just 15 yards, an average of 2.5 per carry.
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