On Offense : The Steelers key on offense will be to take what the Browns defense gives and don't try and do too much. This will be Ben Roethlisberger's first game back and he may have to warm up a quarter or two before he gets the timing of playing in a live game back. I expect Heath Miller and Hines Ward to be prominent in the passing game as Ben's go-to guys . The Browns defense is ranked 21st in the league giving up 343 yards a game. They are ranked 18th against the pass giving up 223 yards a game ,so once Ben gets his groove back the Steelers should be able to jump out to a big lead and let Rashard Mendenhall and the offensive line take over from there. The Steelers need to just take it to the Browns and not let up, and show they are the superior team from beginning to end.
On Defense : The Steelers defense just has to play the dominate defense it has been playing. They need to stop Joshua Cribbs from making the big plays he made against them last year. They have to shake up rookie QB Colt McCoy who is in his very first NFL start .They need to keep in mind last years game against the Browns and beat them down and never let them back up. Dick LeBeau will be dialing up the heat for the young QB, you can be sure of that. The Steelers can not afford to give up big returns to Joshua Cribbs and must do what ever it takes to prevent the big return. I really think the Steelers are in for a huge game on defense .
So with that being said I expect the Steelers to dominate in all phases of the game and win big at home.
Now for my Sunday picks of the week. Last week I went 50% going 2-2 so now I am 14-6 against the spread and looking to have a big week this week. As always please remember that these picks are for amusement only and if you loose the laugh is on you .
If I was a betting man I would take ….
The Saints -4.5 over Tampa Bay...The Saints come marching in at Tampa Bay and get back on track. $$$$
The Bears -6 over Seattle ...The Bears offense wakes up and covers against the Sea hawks.$$$
The Patriots -2.5 over Baltimore ...Patriots will out score Ravens at home .$$
The Raiders + 7 over the 49ers ...Just don't see the 49ers beating anyone by a touchdown.$
Well there you have them ...My picks for week 6 and don't forget where you got them ...Spread the word about the blog and Have a great Steeler Sunday! HERE WE GO STEELERS!
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