Steelers @ Colts Preview

[Justin Otstott]

This is the year of THE BUS 36!!!! LETS GET HIM ONE FOR CHRIST SAKE!

[RushHard34]

Originally Posted by Tim

I just heard the early line, Colts by 9.5.

wow didnt think it'd be that high. but i <3 it!!!!

[shevdog]

Steelers were the kings last year and they were conquered. Jets almost beat us in the divisional round. Of course the Patsies upset us at home.

So anything is possible. 9.5 point underdogs... Just bring it! We'll shock everyone with an amasing upset.

If the Steelers defense can fustrate Manning like they did during the season, then that is going to great overall for the Steelers. Like with the Bengles, if a shoot-out would happen, then the Steelers could keep up. Question is how much can they keep up? I rather see the Steelers defense bringing on the tempo of a Steeler's football game.

Big key to victory is mistake free football for the Steelers!

[Avoid Lloyd]

This is going to be the game of a lifetime.

[SteelerFanInCA]

This should be a real battle. Looking forward to the game. If we continue playing Steelers Football, we have a good chance of pulling this one off.

[Prosdo]

I'm looking forward to this game. I think were definitely going to do better than the last go around. Hopefully we can come away with the W.

[clevestinks]

Here we go again! Man this is draining!

[FisherMOM]

Game of a lifetime is right!
You think yesterday was intense..... dang... Next week is gonna be over the top!

Talk about anticipation!!

[Suitanim]

That 9.5 will shrink as the week goes on and money starts coming in on the Steelers...

[workhorse]

Originally Posted by Rotorhead

Well if we are clicking in all aspects of the game we definately have a chance to do it. But we are going to have to come out hungary in Defense from the start! I dont think our offense will have too much of a problem moving the ball as long as we establish the run early by running right at them. We can through in a few short passes here and there and exploit the blitz with some screens. We just need to get to Manning alot to make him hurry his passes. Watch some Patriots/Colts game footage for the last couple years and build a solid defensive game plan. From what we did defensively last game, our D can frustrate Manning a bit, if we can do that and have our offense going, we definately have a good chance!

The best gameplan for the Steelers is ball control to keep the Colts' offense off the field. You may have some success with short passing, but it won't effect the Colts' blitzes. The Colts don't blitz. They have probably blitzed less than 10 times this season. The key defensively for the Steelers is to get pressure with the front seven. If Troy blitzes much, Peyton will take advantage of that. The Colts will spread the field and use Dallas Clark more as a split end than a tight end. If the Colts can get up early, it will force the Steelers to change their style of play, if not it may come down to who has the ball last. BTW, tell Ike he may want to keep his eyes on Marvin and out of the backfield.