When the line was Skins -1.5 I thought it was a joke. Now that it's heading toward -3, it's time to jump back in the water.
- Last week, even with 4 INTs, Steelers were about to beat arguably the best team in the NFL (Giants) and would have done so if not for the botched snap that went for a safety late in the game.
- Skins have beat some paper tigers this year but are about to face the #1 defense in the league, Portis will not top 85 yards. The Steelers have allowed a 100-yd rusher only 3 times in their last 140 games! If Portis can't get it going, the pressure will be put on Campbell to deliver....that's not good.
- Santana Moss is not 100% and neither is Cooley.
- Pittsburgh gets back Willie Parker and Santonio Holmes for Monday's game, both were out last week. Big Ben won't be pressured, Skins are near the bottom of the league in sacks and takeaways.
BOTTOM LINE: Skins are about to face a terrific defense and an improved offense, Steelers will be able to shut down the one-trick pony Skins (Portis) and minimize Sanatna Moss's effectiveness (if he even plays). STEELERS WILL REFUSE to fall to 0-3 against NFC East, as they expect to be in the postseason. Tomlin will have these guys ready, Steelers are accustomed to primetime spotlight and Skins aren't. Zorn is still unproven as a coach in my book.
Common Sense Play: STEELERS +2.5!!!!
- Last week, even with 4 INTs, Steelers were about to beat arguably the best team in the NFL (Giants) and would have done so if not for the botched snap that went for a safety late in the game.
- Skins have beat some paper tigers this year but are about to face the #1 defense in the league, Portis will not top 85 yards. The Steelers have allowed a 100-yd rusher only 3 times in their last 140 games! If Portis can't get it going, the pressure will be put on Campbell to deliver....that's not good.
- Santana Moss is not 100% and neither is Cooley.
- Pittsburgh gets back Willie Parker and Santonio Holmes for Monday's game, both were out last week. Big Ben won't be pressured, Skins are near the bottom of the league in sacks and takeaways.
BOTTOM LINE: Skins are about to face a terrific defense and an improved offense, Steelers will be able to shut down the one-trick pony Skins (Portis) and minimize Sanatna Moss's effectiveness (if he even plays). STEELERS WILL REFUSE to fall to 0-3 against NFC East, as they expect to be in the postseason. Tomlin will have these guys ready, Steelers are accustomed to primetime spotlight and Skins aren't. Zorn is still unproven as a coach in my book.
Common Sense Play: STEELERS +2.5!!!!