This game Sunday is going to come down to how well Flacco plays...

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Originally Posted by CLEVELANDSTEEL

As long as we are not defeated by the zone blocking ,and we get pressure on that wack QB ( which we will ) and make there receivers pay when they catch the ball we will win, Lefty will be much better this week, we owe them, so this is our statement game! we blow the rats out 41-7...

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I hope like Hell your right. I reeeeaaally want to win this game. Do you know what we would do to the mentality of the Ravens if we were to beat them without Ben???

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Originally Posted by Real Deal Steel

I hope like Hell your right. I reeeeaaally want to win this game. Do you know what we would do to the mentality of the Ravens if we were to beat them without Ben???

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No kidding. The excuses would be fun to hear. If it happens, I hope they use injuries as an excuse lol.

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Originally Posted by Big T

No kidding. The excuses would be fun to hear. If it happens, I hope they use injuries as an excuse lol.

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Suggs might sack his own QB.....lol

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Originally Posted by SteelerCountry58

How bout we crush Focko and put him on the shelf for a few weeks.
Even it up a bit huh? But then again they have Tyrod Taylor who is
a decent backup and would run all over us. Maybe it's best Focko just
plays like shit and we steal one here at home.:yesnod::cope:

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:club:How bout we take'm both out. :reddevil:

The rats are going to attack early and often, I wouldnt be surprised to see a lot of no huddle as someone else had mentioned. The Steelers should stick to controlling the ball, something they've been good at this year and if the Ravens sell out to stop the run, Lefty must be able to make them pay, and I think he will. The weakness of the rat's defense encourages me but the strength of the rat's offense has me a little uneasy. Fucco, as much as I can't stand him, has been playing the Steelers well recently. Man, I wish Woodley and Harrison would wake up, but I've seen no indication that they willl suddenly come alive and pressure consistently. I do think the Steelers will be ready though, sometimes when a major player goes down, the team will rally around that and bring their play up to a higher level. They will play disciplined, inspired football and the weather will be decent, so the fans should really be bringing the emotional intensity to the forefront. I'm cautiously optimistic.

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Originally Posted by LevonKirkland99

This game is going to be all about how we stop Ray Rice in the middle. So Timmons is going to be key in this game to stopping RR. Flaccid is not the best player on that offense, RR is.

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Timmons was a beast Monday. :beer2: Heres to a repeat.

Sure wish AB was playing.

The title of this thread is a key here. The Steelers defense needs to dictate this game by finally getting some pressure on the qb and making him adjust. Not us adjust to them. Definitely pay a whole lot of attention to Rice but LeBeau should have a pep talk with the OLBers and remind them what a factor they can be, hit this jackwad at every opportunity.

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Originally Posted by Moondog

The rats are going to attack early and often, I wouldnt be surprised to see a lot of no huddle as someone else had mentioned. The Steelers should stick to controlling the ball, something they've been good at this year and if the Ravens sell out to stop the run, Lefty must be able to make them pay, and I think he will. The weakness of the rat's defense encourages me but the strength of the rat's offense has me a little uneasy. Fucco, as much as I can't stand him, has been playing the Steelers well recently. Man, I wish Woodley and Harrison would wake up, but I've seen no indication that they willl suddenly come alive and pressure consistently. I do think the Steelers will be ready though, sometimes when a major player goes down, the team will rally around that and bring their play up to a higher level. They will play disciplined, inspired football and the weather will be decent, so the fans should really be bringing the emotional intensity to the forefront. I'm cautiously optimistic.

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James Harrison doesn't look the same, but Woodley has been great rushing the passer. Sure his sacks are down, but he's been putting pressure on opposing QBs.

This might help:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...-productivity/

Rated 6th in the NFL at pass rushing productivity.

I hope Woodley has a good game too...Not sure about harrison, looks like he is not @ 100% at this point. I'll be happy if Woodley and Timmons play well though.