Can J. Campbell beat the Steelers?
I think that might be one of the key question for tonight's game. Obviously everyone knows that Portis is having a great year. But if the steelers key on Portis and shut him down, challenging Campbell to beat them with his arm. Can he do it? thoughts?
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That will be a big key. If he turns the ball over Skins may be cooked.Comment -
Did I see that correctly on ESPn last night that Campbell has 0 INT in 8 games?Comment -
wow 0 int's??
knew he was controlling the ball well... but that is pretty amazing...
Yep just looked it up... no picks this year.Comment -
Portis has been running crazy of late, but his last 3 games have been against the 29th, 28th, and 31st rushing defenses in the NFLComment -
steelers recently shut down the # 1 running team in the league, at the time... Holding the NYG to 83 yards half of their 162.6 yards they were averaging on the ground...
this steelers team does not give up big plays..... Portis is specializing in big plays, getting large chunks of yards in a few playsComment -
Yeah the Steelers are ranked #1 defensively for a reason. Campbell has not seen a legit defense in a while though. Their recent opponents: Detroit, Cleveland and St. Louis.Comment -
I just read a second ago, on the online post-gazette, that talked about how the steelers' agressive ball-hawking style on defense that has served them so well, might hinder them in this game.
As the skins, stretch things out and then give portis the ability to find larger gaps from over-pursuing, and cut back against the grain and run down hill.Comment -
I have yet to watch the skins this year... i assume they are a very physical team right? and since they've played 8 games (6-2) they must not have had a bye yet... just looking at injury report right now and they look to be really banged up. You know the Steelers are gonna come out hitting hard and this will be a very tough game, I gotta think that favors the Stillers there too.Comment -
I would be very surprised if, when all is said and done, people are talking about a big Washington victory primarily due to Campbell's arm. If the Skins win, I suspect there will be many factors.
I guess I am avoiding the topic. Could it happen where Campbell steps up and defeats them with his arm? Yes I think it could. Pittsburgh will have their own challenges trying to score. Campbell could have a heroic game on Monday night at home.
Bottom line, would I predict a Washington win with Campbell at the helm tonight? Yes. Do I like them minus 2.5? Yes.
It is a nice match-up.Comment -
i think with all the attention being put on jason campbell this week, the press has officially put the jinx on himComment -
I say Pitt is the play but don't forget the Giants beat them up pretty good last week.Comment -
Giants are head and shoulders better then any team in the league. Yes, even better than Tennessee. I think Steelers are the play here. Im hoping the line is up to +3 before the game starts.Comment -
santana moss game time decision (hammy)..... i'm sure he will play, but if he tweaks it.... that really really hurts the passing game.
i'm sure antwaan randle el wants to have a big game against his old team and will be pumped up.
but I think santonio holmes will have a career night, as he prob cost his team a win last week, by getting suspended... he needs to come out big to win back his team.Comment -
game was actually pretty even if you watched it....
both d-lines dominated the line of scrimmage..
Pitt prob wins that game over 50% of the time, if they have their number 1 receiver.
if their long snapper doesn't get hurt, leading directly to a 2 point safety and indirectly to the ensuing touchdown (the only td the giants managed to score)
and finally if Big ben didn't have one of the worst games of his career...... if you told me the steelers would have 4 turnovers and the giants 0... I would say the Giants better win that game by at least 17Comment -
Campbell is due for a clinker.Comment -
Should tease Pit and get a head start on next week...Comment -
teasing pit and the under looks pretty safe...
but pittsburgh also has a history of some explosive monday night showings.... that's usually at home thoughComment -
campbell might have a tough time against pitt dee, plus moss maybe not 100%
steelers get parker and holmes back
wash might not sack big ben as much as he usually gets caught
steelers in this one, small play thoComment -
The only game Pit game I watched the Monday night game where they were lucky to beat Baltimore.Comment -
I think you guys are over looking something. Washington's Defense.
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somthing to take into account for sure...
but their entire starting secondary is limping around... and at least springs is out for sure...
Horton, Landry, Rodgers are all suffering from lower-body injuries...which is TOUGH to deal with in the secondary... i see Holmes and nate "big play" washington both having some big big plays.
Taylor is out, very little pass rush from the skins anyways...and that's really the achilles heal of the Steelers.... get to big ben...if you don't he will kill you..
low scoring game still favors steelers I think..Comment -
so maybe the question is..... can Big Ben beat this washington defense?
skins passing D is nothing great, maybe slightly above avg... but as mentioned they are ALL hurt, London fletcher and Washington are OLD LB's and can stuff the run but will have trouble keeping up with the steelers sure-handed TE's and moore/parker out of the backfield...
lots of quick slants by holmes, ward...
if 1 or more of those already hurt db's goes out (think hines ward crushing block)... then who will the skins have in the dime and nickel packages? some practice squad scrub or rookies???Comment -
I think the bigger concern is how Washington's Defense will hold up - and if they can get pressure on Big Ben. I think that alone makes the Skins no action for me. The Skins offense will definitly be slowed tonight, though, I think they can score 13-17 points... However, how many will Pitts put up? 20? 24? 27? I think 16 for Pitts is a worst-case scenario. I'm favoring them no doubt - just hoping the Skins at home effect gives Pitts a 1/2 point or more. I really do no think the Skins offense is a good matchup for the Steelers Defense. The Washington Defense in this type of game is too big of a mystery - Pitts does a lot of different things.Comment -
definitely seems like pitt should score enuff with all their offensive weapons in placeComment -
cb fred smoot is banged up too.
I think the number of sacks for active starters in this game has to be between 3-6 combined...for 8 games!!!... that is really the only weakness the steelers have, their offensive line, and big ben holding the ball too long.
its a good and bad thing, big ben holds the ball and makes some crazy out of the pocket type throws...... its is incredibly hard for ANY db to cover an nfl receiver for 5-6-7-8 seconds, and that is what roethlisberger forces them to do many times....
over the course of the game, that is gonna be tough on those hurt feet, ankles, groins, and hammies of the skins defensive back group...
I keep coming back to the skins not having a bye..having played 4 or 5 exhibition games, and then 8 going on 9 straight games... they are tired, bruised, and very content to be 6-2 when pittsburgh smashes them in the mouth how will they respond? I think they will lick their wounds and look forward to a long awaited much needed bye week...content to be 6-3Comment -
No they can not beat my steelers, I will be in attendance in landover and we are gonna tear that ass upComment -
I agree. After looking at all the injuries by the redskins defense. Im taking Steelers +2 big.Comment -
every week everyone says the same thing
pitt is beat up, yadda yadda
and generally,. pitt wins
toughest game to pick all year i thinkComment -
Nice Monday Night teaser: Steelers +8.5 Over 31
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