This Sunday there will sadly be no game played by the Steelers. It is their bye and is a much needed week off. Their massive amount of injuries have held them back, but they still have found ways to win, improving to 4-1 after last week's win in Jacksonville.
If you have read any of my other articles, you know how banged up the Steelers are. They are down to their 4th string running back, they lost a starter on the offensive line in Kendall Simmons, and their d-line is missing two big playmakers.
This week will give many players time to heal injuries and get prepared for next week. Ben Roethlisberger is happy to be able to let some of his injuries heal up a bit. This week off should also give running back Willie Parker time to get healthy enough to play again.
But after this much needed week off is over, the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to have to get down to business. They have not played great teams so far, beating only the Texans, Browns, Ravens, and Jaguars.
The easy games will end starting week eight after a week seven game against the winless Bengals. Here are my thoughts on the Steelers' tough upcoming games.
Week 8: New York Giants
This game is going to be a tough game for Pittsburgh. The Giants are really good and are one of only two teams left undefeated. With Eli and the Giants playing better than Peyton and the Colts, New York looks to be good enough for the Super Bowl again. The Steelers will have back running back Willie Parker by then so it should not be as tough as it would without him.
Week 9: Washington Redskins
This game is still more than three weeks away and I'm already hearing from Skins fans about how the Steelers are going down. All of a sudden they think that just because they beat Dallas and Philly in their own buildings, that they are the best team in the league. Wait that does make them one of the best in the league. This is why I feel that Washington will be extremely tough Monday Night on November 3rd.
Week 10: Indianapolis Colts
Now just since the Colts got off to a rough start does not count them out of the playoffs. I am looking for them to rebound and get a few wins and start competing for a spot in the playoffs. If the Steelers can not screw it up, they should be able to beat the Colts, but anything is possible.
Week 11: San Diego Chargers
The Chargers got robbed by a blown fumble call a few weeks ago that lost them the game. This has made many into doubters of San Diego. But they have LT so anything can happen. Phillip Rivers seems to be doing okay and that will be where the Steelers' defense struggles. They have never really been great at pass defense so unless the Chargers run a lot, the Steelers will have a hard time winning with that powerful offense San Diego has.
Week 14: Dallas Cowboys
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about 1 month ago
I like this article. Not the usual fan crap of "Oh easy win here, easy win here, my teams the best". You gave respect where it was due
from about 1 month ago
Yeah, i thought about putting the pats up there but they have not looked great without brady so i thought they would be easier than any other team on this list. I try to give respect to other teams as much as i can. It is rare though that i give any respect to the skins, being from virginia and all. having to hear about them so much annoys me a lot.
thanks for the comment btw.
about 1 month ago
No problem bro, thats what we're all here for ya know?
about 1 month ago
like the article.
Can't wait for that Dallas game. It's gonna be brutal in the Burgh. Talk about a rivalry.
from about 1 month ago
yeah, i cant wait, is it in Pittsburgh? i didn't even know. Can't wait for the Washington game either.
about 1 month ago
yeah it's in Pittsburgh
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