The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are set to do battle on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, and there are many storylines to keep an eye on. One of those narratives involves an area of the Steelers that is undeniably vulnerable: their run defense. Of course, the Patriots’ own defense — and its performance against Aaron Rodgers — will also dictate how Josh McDaniels proceeds to attack. By establishing the run game and getting multiple first downs, the Patriots can minimize the time of possession for Rodgers early on and keep Pittsburgh’s defense guessing. Story continues below advertisementWith ample protection along then line, Stevens and Henderson should have no problem putting the Steelers in a compromised position.