Captain Wiggles Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Acre Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 The key to the game is very simple: feed McLaurin and feed Gibson (and if Gibson can run the HO, then Gibson can feed McLaurin). Smart defense, no penalties, and yeah, the Team can win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShredder Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 They must be able to run effectively. One of the main issues is Heyward lining up on the TE (or strong side). Steelers call this their over front. Run away from the over shift. That is a simple idea and how Turner would counter their shift. Cowboys actually did this before and it worked. There's a detailed article here: https://steelersdepot.com/2020/11/film-room-how-the-cowboys-beat-the-steelers-vaunted-over-front/ Film Room How The Cowboys Beat The Steelers Vaunted Over Fro.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdaddy Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 How to beat the Steelers? I actually don't think we'll be able to run the ball early or even in the 1st half. We have a nice formula throwing to the backs and then picking our spots to T-Mac. Defensively, we will need to beat up the Steelers offensive line while they are playing on such short rest. This should be a huuuuge advantage for our defense. Ben will hold the ball, get to him and disrupt what they do. We are trending up, I'm sure our guys are very excited for this game and Alex won't be intimidated having been through the AFC wars before. Just design plays where he can get the ball out of his hands quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoggLife Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 19 hours ago, NoCalMike said: I remember the last time they played the Steelers on MNF, the early portion of the game was going in this team's favor but they couldn't capitalize on anything and Pittsburgh slowly "got right" and eventually established themselves. What you remember of them the last time we played them is a good way to explain US this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoover-ball Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Do we want the Steelers to win or lose today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearfeather Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 59 minutes ago, Hoover-ball said: Do we want the Steelers to win or lose today? I think win. If they lose, I think they'll be good and pissed for their game with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 29 minutes ago, Spearfeather said: I think win. If they lose, I think they'll be good and pissed for their game with us. Look who's QBing for the Ravens. I like the Steelers' chances even more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 The Steelers winning and remaining undefeated makes for a better chance that they go into next week relaxed and expecting a cakewalk while looking ahead to division games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 38 minutes ago, NoCalMike said: The Steelers winning and remaining undefeated makes for a better chance that they go into next week relaxed and expecting a cakewalk while looking ahead to division games. A reverse way to look at it is this : Maybe they're putting pressure on themselves to go undefeated through the whole regular season and post-season. So, if they win against the Ravens, they'll continue their high standards, in hopes of being the first team in NFL history to go 19-0. But if they lose, they might slack a little, knowing they no longer have a shot at that record, and therefore may not play with as much intensity. I don't really believe in the "Pissed Off Theory, that if a team gets beat, especially beat badly, then they will come back with a vengeance. Because recent history does not support that. When Dallas got clobbered by Arizona 38-10, the week before their first game against us, everyone said, "OH NO, Dallas is going into next week's game against us, playing pissed, angry, and with a vengeance. It was the opposite. We clobbered them 25-3. So maybe wins and losses affect teams and players differently, just like ups and downs affect the average individuals differently ; Maybe some teams react to losses, as a motivation from being pissed off, while some teams react to losses with a lower sense of confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearfeather Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Malapropismic Depository said: I don't really believe in the "Pissed Off Theory, that if a team gets beat, especially beat badly, then they will come back with a vengeance. Because recent history does not support that. When Dallas got clobbered by Arizona 38-10, the week before their first game against us, everyone said, "OH NO, Dallas is going into next week's game against us, playing pissed, angry, and with a vengeance. It was the opposite. We clobbered them 25-3 I think a close loss to the Griffin - led Ravens could absolutely irritate the ever loving snot out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Spearfeather said: I think a close loss to the Griffin - led Ravens could absolutely irritate the ever loving snot out of them. From what I've read, Jackson has been playing poorly for quite some time. At least from a throwing standpoint. Griffin might even be a better passer than Jackson, as crazy as that might sound. If they use him correctly, call the right plays, and the offense around him is clicking, I don't see why he could not make enough big plays to win the game. So that would not surprise me actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Kev Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 All we have to do is let Alex bust out a few 40 yard runs and we cruise to victory, easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Getting my first big look at them today outside of highlights and bits & pieces, and my initial reaction is.....this is a 10-0 team? What has their schedule been like? I guess to be fair the Ravens are 6-4 and a division opponent so they are probably playing them pretty tight in most games regardless? Seems like the key to the Steelers offense is protect Big Ben and let him stand back there with all day to throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapsSkins Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, NoCalMike said: Getting my first big look at them today outside of highlights and bits & pieces, and my initial reaction is.....this is a 10-0 team? What has their schedule been like? I guess to be fair the Ravens are 6-4 and a division opponent so they are probably playing them pretty tight in most games regardless? Seems like the key to the Steelers offense is protect Big Ben and let him stand back there with all day to throw. They look very beatable. Not at all like some juggernaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyPosse Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 3 hours ago, NoCalMike said: The Steelers winning and remaining undefeated makes for a better chance that they go into next week relaxed and expecting a cakewalk while looking ahead to division games. I don't think that's Ben or Tomlin's mindset ever. 1 minute ago, CapsSkins said: They look very beatable. Not at all like some juggernaut. This is my worry. They're making a ton of mistakes and I don't expect them to make the same ones on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapsSkins Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, PartyPosse said: This is my worry. They're making a ton of mistakes and I don't expect them to make the same ones on Monday. Could also give our guys a mental boost and confidence not to play scared or intimidated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 It is really going to be how much pressure they can put on Big Ben. The few times he has been under duress (or worse) he is throwing bad passes but when he has all day to just stand there and go through his reads he eventually finds someone open. Also for the defense, making tackles on WRs/RBs at the point of the catch and not letting them run another 10 yards. The Ravens might not have the personnel to play more man coverage, but they are giving us a preview of what happens when you play zone coverage without a pass rush that forces the QB to rush throws or throw off balance under pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsailand Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 I have never seen a 10-0 team look this bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Kev Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Ravens have 5 net yards passing through three quarters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Ravens defense looks like they are toast. They look tired, hobbled, and unable to make stops on ball carriers that are right in front of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Going by this game. We can't blitz, but our line should feast. They seem built to pick on LBers and that sucks for us. Lots of quick hits from them. Gibson has got to get going early. Can't let them jump out to too much of a lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Robert got benched or is he hurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, NoCalMike said: Robert got benched or is he hurt? Hurt of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytoAli Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 The Steelers D is taking injuries and COVID losses (Pouncey) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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