STH is now 2-1.
Baltimore Game Keys:
Steelers O: The Steelers O needs to counter the blitz early in the game. Obviously, the Ravens are going to throw every blitz in the package at the Steelers O. Make them pay. Hot reads, moving the pocket, RB flares and short TE patterns should be called in the first quarter. Hopefully, Ben can audible out of them if they look bad at the line of scrimmage. As far as running the ball, the Steelers will not have Willie Parker. Parker has struggled against the Ravens who hasn't?), so we'll get to see what Mendenhall has. Mendenhall posting positive yards is key to keeping the Ravens D honest.
Key Matchup: Suggs vs Simmons/Colon (this could get ugly)
Steelers D: Confuse Flacco. This should lead to turnovers and short fields for the offense. Unfortunately, until the O gets confident again, the D will need to carry this team. The deep passing game should not be a huge concern. Cover 1 should be OK for most of the game as long as pressure gets to Flacco. I think Polamalu will have a monster game. The Ravens O does not really scare me. As long as there is no 3-man rush, they'll get pressure. Hoke will do fine in Hampton's absence.
Key Matchup: Tackles vs OLB (Hopefully, this gets ugly)
Pre-season Prediction: 34-7 Steelers. Flacco has exceeded expecations, but the Steelers still win...Steelers 16-10.
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