Steelers vs Redskins, 11/3

After a heart-breaking loss to one NFC East team in primetime, the Steelers get ready to do battle with another on Monday Night Football. The Steelers head into the game at 5-2 in first place in the AFC North while the Washington Redskins are 6-2 and in 2nd-place in the NFC East.

Here are the keys to the game for the Steelers according to the Sporting News:

1. Stop Portis. The Steelers haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher this season, and only one team has rushed for over 100 yards against them. They also held the Giants' rushing offense, ranked No. 1 in the NFL, to just over half their per-game average. Portis has rushed for more than 120 yards in the past five games.

2. Pressure Campbell. The Redskins quarterback was very efficient and proficient against the Lions, and the Steelers defense, which has 25 sacks, needs to pressure him into poor throws. The Steelers did not have a sack against Eli Manning and he eventually hurt them with key plays.

3. Be the boss of Moss. The Steelers' coverage units -- on punts and kickoffs -- have been very good. Sure, the Giants had a 28-yard punt return against them, the longest Pittsburgh has allowed this season, but Santana Moss is the latest of solid returners the Steelers will attempt to stop.

Prediction: Steelers 21, Redskins 17