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Oct 20, 2014 08:04 PM EDT
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Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick throws a pass during a 2014 game."

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in need of a bounce-back game after they were upset by the Cleveland Browns in a 31-10 loss. Heading home can certainly help cure that as the team has won their last six of eight games at Heinz Field as they aim to get control of the AFC North. Facing the Houston Texans can also help as the team is in danger of losing their third straight game while they cannot seem to find any consistency on the field.

The Steelers have not looked overly impressive. Ben Roethlisberger has been sacked 17 times so far this year while putting together a 64.4 passer rating and completing just half of his passes in the loss to the Cleveland Browns. The team insists they are not panicking considering the three games prior, the quarterback racked up six touchdowns with a 112.3 rating. However, the offensive line cannot afford any mistakes against the Houston Texans who have JJ Watt leading the way with 20 hits on the quarterback and four sacks.

Things could also be getting tougher for the Steelers as No. 1 overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney could return to the field on Monday. The rookie linebacker has been out since Week 1 after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The chance that he takes the field is 50-50 at best, but the Texans are hopeful they can get their defensive tandem back together.

Meanwhile Houston's offense needs some help. The team is starting slow. They totaled just two yards in the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts last week before losing 33-28. That was the fifth time this season the Texans have been shutout in the first quarter, something they must try and get over if they want to start winning games. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick does not start games well, ranking last in the AFC with a 58.9 passer rating in the first quarter. If the Texans can start to put everything together they stand a chance at handing the Steelers two straight upsets.  

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