Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
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Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
I need the Steelers to win. I could win my work football pool (again 
) if I take points. 
) if I take points. 
BuddyLee
Football addict
As long as Hines Ward puts up some decent numbers I will be happy
As long as Ed Reed pops Hines Ward out of the game I will be happy.
Kerad
New Member
Steelers have a big task ahead of them. With 2 0f 3 starting DL's out, along with Wille Parker ...it's gonna be tough.
And I don't even want to think about how inept Pittsburgh's been when it comes to picking up the pass rush. UGLY.
This one is up to the coaches. If Tomlin & Company figure this out, Pittsburgh should still win. Roll Ben out of the pocket, and utilize the quick slants. And yes, Mendenhall is a rookie, but he's the starting RB, so feed him the ball.
Steelers by 3.....I hope.
GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I don't even want to think about how inept Pittsburgh's been when it comes to picking up the pass rush. UGLY.
This one is up to the coaches. If Tomlin & Company figure this out, Pittsburgh should still win. Roll Ben out of the pocket, and utilize the quick slants. And yes, Mendenhall is a rookie, but he's the starting RB, so feed him the ball.
Steelers by 3.....I hope.
GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BuddyLee
Football addict
Mendenhall will be lucky to get 50 yards in this game.Steelers have a big task ahead of them. With 2 0f 3 starting DL's out, along with Wille Parker ...it's gonna be tough.
And I don't even want to think about how inept Pittsburgh's been when it comes to picking up the pass rush. UGLY.
This one is up to the coaches. If Tomlin & Company figure this out, Pittsburgh should still win. Roll Ben out of the pocket, and utilize the quick slants. And yes, Mendenhall is a rookie, but he's the starting RB, so feed him the ball.
Steelers by 3.....I hope.
GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pittsburgh's O-line has surrendered more sacks than every team except the Lions in the past few years.
Kerad
New Member
Kerad
New Member
Baltimore's always been good at stuffing the run game. Mendenhall is physically more equipped to deal with that physical game. But, as rookie, who didn't get many carries up to this point....we'll see.
The 2 Pittsburgh lines will determine this game. The DL is decimated by injury, and the OL is healthy, but vulnerable against the better defenses.
This is why I said it's up to the coaches. A good coaching staff can coach around weaknesses. They never adjusted against Philly last week...and now we've got the added injuries. They've got enough talent to win despite the injuries....if the coaches are worth their money.
It's gonna be a hard hitting fight no matter what.
Kerad
New Member
Kerad
New Member
Hopefully he sees alot of grass and dirt. And Polamalu.
It'll be fun!
GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BuddyLee
Football addict
Indeed.It'll be fun!
Shoot-out's are fun but I very much enjoy a good defensive battle royale.
Rael
Supper's Ready
I'm thinking a D-battle all game, too. Low scoring variety, where a TD or conversion means a lot. And already an injury...
Could be a long night.
Kerad
New Member
Wow. Didn't take long for the hitting. Hope Frazier is okay.
As I mentioned before, I'm very concerned about the injuries on Pittsburgh's defensive line. When you're down 2 men in a 3-4 defense...it can get ugly. they free up the linebackers.
That said, a rookie QB is on Monday night in Pittsburgh. They'll need the running game to work to keep the D from eating him alive.
BuddyLee
Football addict
Dude got lit up right in the face mask.