As we’ve carried out in the past, listed below are the secrets and my forecast of the Pittsburgh Steelers winning (or losing) today’s video game. 3 things that require to take place for them to wind up on the best side of ball game and vice versa in their Week 14 video game versus the Cleveland Browns.
My Steelers’ forecast is at the bottom.
The Steelers Will Win If … 1. Make The Most Of Game Circumstance
On paper, the schedule makes me feel less worried than previously. In Week 12, the Steelers were the roadway group on a brief week coming off a mentally charged win over the Baltimore Ravens. Now, the Browns are the roadway group and on a brief week coming off Monday night’s roadway loss to the Denver Broncos. I do not believe they’ll be as harmed by that provided how familiar these 2 groups are and how just recently that played.
Still, Pittsburgh’s situations feel more understandable than in the past. Which operates in their favor supplied they can make the most of those realities.
2. They Deploy A Smarter Run Scheme
The most significant problem I had in the Week 12 loss was the group’s ghastly run plan. Too easy, too duplicated, particularly in short-yardage minutes. Space plans ended up being less efficient throughout and they could not obstruct the behind linebacker, asking out-leveraged linemen to make difficult blocks.
Pittsburgh ought to be adding the middle regularly with their within zone/duo and trust the interior line to get a push. In General, OC Arthur Smith requires to reveal a much better strategy and a longer week, to bounce off the above point, will offer him time to put something more powerful together.
3. George Pickens Keeps His Cool
Everybody’s speaking about it however it’s so-obviously essential. Browns’ DBs will attempt to needle him early. They currently are. I’m sure Tomlin and the training personnel have actually harped on all of it week. Pickens, remain calm and do not take the Browns’ bait. Stating and doing are 2 various things and Pickens will be checked from the word go. It’s important to his and this offense’s success.
The Steelers Will Lose If … 1. Run Game Negativity Continues
I understand I discussed run video game above however this is a different point and it’s so crucial to the group’s success. One information point I simply searched for the other day I wished to share. In the Week 12 loss to the Browns, the Steelers had a massive 13 runs (leaving out kneeldowns) that got no or lost lawns. That is one of the most ofanygroup in a single video game this season. Not a number Pittsburgh can pay for to duplicate.
A smarter tactical plan like described in the “win” area is essential however no matter the plan, the Steelers can’t keep accumulating these unfavorable plays and anticipate to remain on schedule, transform on 3rd down, and rating.
2. Winston Wins The Cup
Extending a Winston Cup recommendation? Nearly.
