Week 8 - Oct 28 - Washington

[aj_law]

Forgot to mention, I think this is a very dangerous game for Pittsburgh.  It's really a lose/lose situation.

They win and Washington was a pretender; RGIII hype was premature; Skins are worst team in NFCE; etc., etc.

They lose and Washington is definitely on the upswing; RGIII pushing for MVP candidacy; Steelers can't beat the good teams; etc., etc.

Regardless, they need the "W," though...badly.  Gotta get their heads above .500 and keep them there if they expect to make any sort of postseason push.  A win keeps them within striking distance (game and a half~ish) of the idle Ravens.

While Griffin has hurt opposing teams through the air, I'm most concerned about Pittsburgh's ability to contain him on the ground.  Morris will likely have a decent day too.  It's gonna be a "bend, don't break" attitude, I think.  Just don't give up the big play.  Ben and the aerial attack should have a big day.  Sprinkle in some runs to keep the defense honest.  Hopefully Dwyer and Rainey can build on their nice showings last week.

I'm hoping that ****ie can dial up some magic for the rook.  Pittsburgh defense does tend to be a difficult draw for newbies, but this guy makes a Michael Vick in his prime look slow (guess I'm a racist for making that comparison) AND he can sling it.

If you're attending this one, be loud, people; be very, very LOUD.

FG game.  Steelers win, but don't cover.  23-20.

[jonzr]

Sorry.  Just...gross.

Hopefully, Skins players are easily distracted.

"Steelers will wear absurd throwbacks this week"

Yeah, he got the headline right.  Those are a caricature of NFL uniforms crossed with 1920's prison garb.  Jebus.

[aj_law]

Hopefully Dwyer and Rainey can build on their nice showings last week.

Check that.  I misspoke.



...is back in the lineup.



How has Wilson not addressed this yet?

Am I just blowing this out of proportion here?

[Big Virgil]

Don't know what the weather is doing in Steeler land yet, but if it's windy the d will be in for a long day chasing rg3

[jonzr]

I like it, I like it alot.  Great call Tomlin.  It would have been a victory for the 'Skins to hold 'em to a FG after a great opening drive like that.

[jonzr]

Nice defensive series, great start to the game.  The bumble bee look is lucky!?

[jonzr]

I'm loving Dwyer.  Doesn't go down easy, has enough speed.  It'll be tough to put him back on the bench.

[jonzr]

Nice catch in the flats by Batch, in the rain, too.

[jonzr]

Nice trickeration, fake snap to Rainey - he almost got the TD.

[jonzr]

I almost feel sorry for RG3, the drops man, the drops.