Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Bucs: On the surface, this appears to be a blowout. The Bucs stuff just about any offense, particularly those that try to win through the air. Thanks to the quick passing decisions of Tommy Maddox, the Steelers have the league's fifth-rated offense. The Bucs give up only 249.9 yards a game, period. Opposing quarterbacks are only completing 49.9 percent of their passes against the Bucs and have a puny 47.5 quarterback rating. Coach Jon Gruden bunches his receivers and spreads them out for Brad Johnson to hit with safe paases. For whatever reason, the Steelers have become a middle-of-the-pack pass defense, ranked 16th in the league. On numbers alone and the fact that the game is in Tampa, the Bucs should rule, but don't jump just at the numbers. The Bucs don't match up as well against physical teams that can deliver the first blow. If the Steelers can establish their running attack early and the defense can hold the Bucs to field goals, the Steelers have a chance. For the Steelers, the game is vital. They could lose the AFC North if they lose their last two. That loss to Houston a couple weeks ago virtually killed their bid for a bye week. Beating the Bucs on the road can make up for that horrible loss, but it won't be easy going against one of the best teams in the NFC. (by John Clayton)
Add the fact that Pit has the NUMBER 1 RUSHING DEFENSE(84.8 PER GAME regardless who they played) I think Tampa will also be one-dimensional tonight.
I see a low scoring game that could go either way(17-10) like last years game. Under best bet. Value with points. What do you guys think?
Add the fact that Pit has the NUMBER 1 RUSHING DEFENSE(84.8 PER GAME regardless who they played) I think Tampa will also be one-dimensional tonight.
I see a low scoring game that could go either way(17-10) like last years game. Under best bet. Value with points. What do you guys think?
