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ATL96Steeler
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2-2 guys...it is what it is.
They played good enough to win last week imo...as much as I hate losing to the Ravens...it's water under the bridge now, time to move on.
Chargers are also 2-2 (losing both on the road) and I would imagine the team is boarding a plane this morning to make that long flight to Cali.
Injuries/Suspensions...I think everyone knows Martavious Bryant is back this week from his 4 gamer...supposedly he's been training but apparently not being able to practice with the team showed up this week...he was held out Wed I think for soreness (to be expected I guess) but is expected to go.
Shazier (shoulder) was apparently seen with his arm in a sling on Wed, but I heard he is expected to go, ...with this kid...we're best served to wait until the official report comes out later today...McCullers (knee) ...same thing. Wheaton (ankle) thinks he will play...Spaeth (hand)...maybe @FaCe-LeE-uS will have more on injuries.
On the Chargers...they get one of their big guns back...TE, Gates is also coming off a 4 gamer.
Steeler OFC...Vick's 1st game as the starter...Haley wisely employed a conservative game plan...in hindsight maybe it was too conservative...with so many 3 and outs, or 1 first down drives, the DEF was hung out the dry in the 2nd half. With a full 9-10 days to prepare, I think we can expect Vick to have a more aggressive game plan this week.
Of course he has the full assortment of weapons (assuming Wheaton plays) this time. They are facing a pretty average DEF in the Chargers...they have given up almost 28 pts per game and 5 QB sacks thru 4 games...Vick still has to step up his game and be better prepared vs the blitz that he will almost certainly see...I think the OFC plays better this week as a result.
Steeler DEF...They avg about 24 pts per game thus far, but more capable than that. Rivers is still a top flight QB and he has some good weapons in Allen, Gordon, Floyd, Gates, and you can't forget Woodhead. Aside from week 1, this week will be a stern test for the secondary and the DEF overall because they can run it with the rookie RB Gordon maybe better than in recent years.
Steelers have to control the run game and still get pressure to keep this score in a manageable range for a backup QB.
I'm not confident because I still don't know what to expect from Vick, but imo the Steelers DEF is better than the Chargers D...I like PIT in this one 24-20.
What say you?
They played good enough to win last week imo...as much as I hate losing to the Ravens...it's water under the bridge now, time to move on.
Chargers are also 2-2 (losing both on the road) and I would imagine the team is boarding a plane this morning to make that long flight to Cali.
Injuries/Suspensions...I think everyone knows Martavious Bryant is back this week from his 4 gamer...supposedly he's been training but apparently not being able to practice with the team showed up this week...he was held out Wed I think for soreness (to be expected I guess) but is expected to go.
Shazier (shoulder) was apparently seen with his arm in a sling on Wed, but I heard he is expected to go, ...with this kid...we're best served to wait until the official report comes out later today...McCullers (knee) ...same thing. Wheaton (ankle) thinks he will play...Spaeth (hand)...maybe @FaCe-LeE-uS will have more on injuries.
On the Chargers...they get one of their big guns back...TE, Gates is also coming off a 4 gamer.
Steeler OFC...Vick's 1st game as the starter...Haley wisely employed a conservative game plan...in hindsight maybe it was too conservative...with so many 3 and outs, or 1 first down drives, the DEF was hung out the dry in the 2nd half. With a full 9-10 days to prepare, I think we can expect Vick to have a more aggressive game plan this week.
Of course he has the full assortment of weapons (assuming Wheaton plays) this time. They are facing a pretty average DEF in the Chargers...they have given up almost 28 pts per game and 5 QB sacks thru 4 games...Vick still has to step up his game and be better prepared vs the blitz that he will almost certainly see...I think the OFC plays better this week as a result.
Steeler DEF...They avg about 24 pts per game thus far, but more capable than that. Rivers is still a top flight QB and he has some good weapons in Allen, Gordon, Floyd, Gates, and you can't forget Woodhead. Aside from week 1, this week will be a stern test for the secondary and the DEF overall because they can run it with the rookie RB Gordon maybe better than in recent years.
Steelers have to control the run game and still get pressure to keep this score in a manageable range for a backup QB.
I'm not confident because I still don't know what to expect from Vick, but imo the Steelers DEF is better than the Chargers D...I like PIT in this one 24-20.
What say you?