Players to watch - Shaun Hill and Troy Polamalu

Players to watch – Shaun Hill and Troy Polamalu

Published December 14, 2008 5:00am ET







OFFENSIVE PLAYER TO WATCH: SHAUN HILL




The 49ers’ quarterback continued his solid play by completing 28-of-39 passes for 285 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in a 24-14 upset of the New York Jets. The former University of Maryland standout has thrown for 1,352 yards with 10 touchdowns against just four interceptions in five starts this season. The 49ers (5-8) try to win their third straight game when they visit the Miami Dolphins (8-5) at 1 p.m. at Pro Player Stadium.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER TO WATCH: TROY POLAMALU

The Steelers’ safety made nine tackles — seven unassisted — and added an interception in a 20-13 win over Dallas. Polamalu has 63 tackles and a league-leading seven interceptions, including making at least one in each of the past four games. The Steelers (10-3) try to extend their winning streak to five games and take a huge step toward their second straight AFC North Division title when they visit Baltimore (9-4) this afternoon at 4:15

— Dave Carey