Carolina Panthers (2-0) at Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1)

Sunday, 8:30 p.m. ET, at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh – TV: NBC

*TV announcers: Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya

*Keys to the game: Coach Mike Tomlin said the Steelers, who are giving up 172 rushing yards per game, must go back to fundamentals, including tackling. The real issue through two weeks is a combination of penalties (20) and big plays. Rookie WR Kelvin Benjamin is averaging 17.3 yards per reception, though most of Carolina’s big plays are produced by QB Cam Newton using his mobility and size to extend the action. Sound familiar?

Carolina’s aggressive defense will see a similar challenge from QB Ben Roethlisberger. Though the Steelers put up only three field goals in six quarters since jumping on Cleveland with 27 points by halftime Week 1, RB Le’Veon Bell leads the league in yards from scrimmage and WR Antonio Brown remains a bright spot with consistent production.

*Matchup to watch – Panthers DE Mario Addison vs. Steelers RT Marcus Gilbert: Charged with four of the five sacks allowed by Pittsburgh this season, Gilbert will see plenty of odd fronts and blitz combinations from Carolina, not to mention Addison, Greg Hardy’s replacement who had 2.5 sacks last week.

*Player spotlight – Steelers WR Lance Moore: Back after two games on the sideline because of a groin injury, Moore brings a veteran presence in the slot and a familiarity with Carolina’s scheme from his days in the NFC South.

*Fast facts: Roethlisberger needs 313 yards passing to reach 35,000 and become only the 12th quarterback in NFL history to do so with one team. … The Panthers have an eight-game regular-season winning streak.

WHO WILL WIN AND WHY

Rugged and physical, the Panthers are a throwback to the Steelers’ glory days. In a system that travels well, spotlight-savoring Newton will need to make plays in crunch time to match Roethlisberger’s bunch.

*Our pick: Panthers 24-23