STH is 2-0 on the season. However, the 10-6 score was way off my prediction mark. Think the weather had anything to do with it? =) On to the Eagles:
1. The Steelers have stymied McNabb before. Pressure and keeping contain on McNabb will be critical to disrupting the Eagles passing offense.
2. Westbrook is dangerous. His ability our of the backfield and his cut-back running can hurt hte Steelers. Cut back, slashing type runners can give the Steelers problems if they do not maintain "gap integrity". Discipline is key to containing Westbrook. If the Steelers play the nickel, Timmons will get more time. This bodes well for countering Westbrooks speed and quickness.
3. The coverage teams need to contain the rookie, DeSean Jackson. So far, they have contained a couple of the best return men in Andre Davis and Josh Cribbs. They certainly do not get a break this week. Jackson is not that big (~170 lbs.), so maybe they can rock him and get him off of the offensive side of the ball.
4. The Steelers need to have a physical running game against the undersized Eagles front 7. I hope we see a good dose of Mendenhall to complement Parker. Well timed play action pass plays, screens and misdirection plays will be key to keeping the aggressive, blitzing Eagles D off balance.
My original pick was 24-10 Steelers...and I'll stick with it. It is a crap shoot anyway...
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