Luke Musgrave Faces Steelers Showdown: Week 8 Preview
In Week 8, Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave is set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. This highly anticipated matchup will take place on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET. Currently, the Steelers are ranked among the worst in the league in terms of pass defense, allowing an average of 258.8 passing yards per game.
Luke Musgrave’s Season Performance
This season, Musgrave has had limited success, catching five passes over six attempts for a total of 49 yards. This averages out to 12.3 yards per game. Despite showing potential, he has yet to record a touchdown reception in four games.
Steelers’ Defensive Struggles
- The Steelers have allowed four players to exceed 100 receiving yards in a game this season.
- Overall, they have conceded nine touchdown receptions to opposing players, which highlights their defensive vulnerabilities.
- In total, Pittsburgh’s defense ranks 10th in the NFL, allowing 1.7 touchdown passes per game.
Musgrave’s Target Insights
In the team’s 176 passing attempts this season, Musgrave has been targeted on only six occasions, giving him a target share of 3.4%. His average of 8.2 yards per target suggests there may be opportunities to capitalize against the Steelers’ weak secondary.
What to Expect
As the Packers prepare for this crucial game, all eyes will be on Musgrave to see if he can enhance his impact on the field. Given the Steelers’ ongoing challenges with their passing defense, this matchup presents a valuable opportunity for Musgrave to make significant contributions.
Fans can catch the game on Fubo, and listen live on 97.3 The Game. With NFL RedZone also available on Fubo, viewers can follow all the action from this and other matches.
