San Diego @ Pittsburgh

Well I like the Steelers and they have been one of my favorite teams for years. I think the Steelers Offensive Line gets a bumb rap. I really dont think they are a bad as everyone thinks. I will admit they arent the best, but when you have a QB like Big Ben who holds on to the ball way too long in hopes of making the big play, its only logical to say that he is going to get sacked. But again who's fault is that. If Ben throws the ball away instead of trying to make a lemon into lemonade, then he wouldnt be the most sacked QB in the league. And with all that said, Big Ben still gets the job done and finds ways to win. That happening over and over again is more than luck. Ive seen some pretty interesting points made here on this thread and its all info that needs to be digested and then a educated guess or pick must be made. I dont think Chargers have what it takes to beat the Steelers. I think LT has no heart and Rivers though hes a stud cant do it alone. I think Ben will have success throwing the ball against the Charger secondary, and arent they banged up a bit. How much can you depend on Sproles game in and game out. I think if anyone is overtated its LT. He always seems to be hampered by injuries just when you need him. In crucial spots he is always on the sidelines and not on the field where they need him.  Anyways no disrespect, I think Steelers will be able to Run and Pass against the Chargers. Ben even though he is injured expect him to play because thats the kind of competetor he is... Which ever way it goes BOL to all..

 

Pasquale

here is a good angle to 'cap the games.

 

Take each teams last 7 games and look at the

points allowed.

 

From the 7 , extract the highest and lowest points

allowed and then take the remaining 5 games add those

points together and divide by 5 and match the teams up.

 

The STEELERS and CHARGERS have the biggest

point differential and its 11 points, Steelers 10 ppg

and chargers 21 ppg.

I think this will be a close game.  I definetely give Pittsburgh the edge on defense they are one of the best ever.  I really believe that is the reason they are playing at home.  San Diego's defense has improved but its secondary is weak.  That being said Steelers like to dink it out passing and don't really stretch it out, average completed pass is 7+ yards with an average gain of about 9.  I give San Diego the edge on offense, Rivers passed for over 4,000 yards and had the highest rating in the NFL (105).  Most of the Charger offensive stats are in the top 10. Bens rating is 80.1.  Steelers really don't have a strong running game, even without Tomlinson I think the Chargers will do better on the ground with Sproles, Hester, Bennett etc.  Offensive line has improved also. I give the edge in special teams to San Diego with Sproles and Sciefres.  I think it will be close, with Steelers definitely having the edge, but I think 6 is toooo much.  Good luck.

I don't see that game being a shootout, the weather should be cold and a physical game, I can see the game being 17-14, 17-10 Steelers.

 

I don't think the Chargers will score many points against that defense.