Giants!!

Will the Steelers beat the Giants?  Could...but the offense really needs to game plan for the pass rush.

Keys to Victory:

Offense

1.  Run the ball, especially on second down.  The Patriots were a pass happy team, and look where that got them.  The Steelers O needs to punish the Giants D to slow down the pass rush.

2.  Be unpredictable on 1st down.  Runs, passes, screens...1st down needs to get about 4-6 yards to make second down a good running down.

3.  Have a good plan to beat the blitz.  This is where getting whupped by the Eagles D pays dividends.  If the Steelers can limit the Giants to 2 sacks, they have a good chance to win.

4.  Score at least 21 points.  I think if the Steelers put up 21, they win.

Defense

1.  Stuff Jacobs, and eliminate the cutbacks for the smaller and quicker RBs.  This will make the Giants O one dimensional.  The D needs to penetrate against Jacobs, and play Bradshaw like they played the Jags.

2.  Rattle Eli.  I think the Steeler LB'ers will do a good job of making Eli move and dance.

3.  Catch the ball.  Eli will provide opportunities for INTs and forced fumbles.  The Steelers need to capitalize and get the turnovers when they are there.

4.  Shut down Plax in the red zone.  This will force FGs rather than TDs.

Prediction:  24-20 Steelers...but this will be a hard game...

Last Week's Review

Last week, STH went to 4-2 on the season picking games.  Also, the sack prediction was pretty close.  Good game for the Steelers against the Bungles...but what is new?