Steelers' prospects for the AFC playoffs - part one

December 31, 2007

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William Lindner

Steelers' prospects for the AFC playoffs - part one

Ok, forget the Patriots for a while. How are the Steelers going to do?

First, we start off with a rematch against Jacksonville. I think the key for the Steelers offense in this game, and for their chances throughout the playoffs, will be for them to establish the run. The Steelers' O-line can run block better than they pass block, and they must open some holes for Davenport. Jacksonville's line is very tough, but the Steelers need to establish the run. If they get the running game going, the Jags will be forced to load up to try to stop it, which will open up the passing game, and take some of the pressure off Big Ben. If Roethlisberger has time to throw, he is good enough right now to challenge any defense in the league. However, it has to start with the running game. That is Steeler football. Plus, it keeps the other team's offense on the bench. I would rather us run the ball well and win convincingly by a score 20 - 10, than get into a shootout where both teams score more than 30. Run the ball and leave Santonio Holmes in single coverage and good things will happen

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