Everything was in place for a Steelers blowout.
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Show that Black and Gold Nation Pride!
Was Landry Jones Ready for his primetime showdown?
“I felt largely that he gave us a chance”, said Tomlin of Jones. He was to be the savior of a unit that had struggled under Vick.
That’s a pretty impressive report from someone who hasn’t availed himself of a single replay, but corroborating evidence might have come from head coach Mike Tomlin, who wound up right in Nelson’s grill during the postgame meet and greet. Steelers DE Stephon Tuitt (knee) and S Will Allen (ankle) could return to practice after missing Sunday’s game.
Punter: Only called up on twice in Kansas City, Jordan Berry averaged 45.8. Martavis Bryant, who missed the first four games after violating the league’s substance abuse policy, has three touchdowns in two games and 11 scores in 12 contests as a pro. LeVeon Bell rushed 17 times for 121 yards.
In nine career meetings, Brown has burned the Bengals for 49 catches and 741 yards – his most versus any opponent – and six total touchdowns, including three on punt returns.
A few of the questions have answers that are obvious. The Steelers were playing on the road, against a team that has a deceptively dominant defense. The Chiefs were without Charles, but they had a speedy Charcandrick West to fill the void. Andy Dalton will lead the NFL’s third-ranked offense that is averaging 30.3 points per game into Heinz Field. That leaves the door wide open for more questions. Miller has become Roethlisberger’s security blanket over the past decade so look for Miller to get more opportunities with Roethlisberger back in the line up. “Still have a lot of Steelers Pride!” Yes, losses to hapless Ravens and Chiefs teams were gut-wrenching, but when Roethlisberger’s absence was confirmed, a. 500 record is what most fans were hoping for.
The Steelers had better fix that because the Bengals come to town converting 46.7 percent of their third downs, second only to New England.
No matter if the Steelers win or lose, there will be no quarterback controversy in Pittsburgh because when and if the Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is sidelined or injured, after his convalescence there will continue to be room for only one quarterback to sit at the helm of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Having his drive, leadership, and determination will undoubtedly help Pittsburgh in the heart area. But will he be able to out run a Bengals’ pass rush that has a healthy Geno Atkins and long-armed Michael Johnson, not to mention the presence of Carlos Dunlap and his 6.5 sacks? Injuries have been mounting for the team, and he considers them to be at a fragile state. Either way, happiness likely abounds this crisp fall afternoon, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that the Steelers are preparing as if Big Ben will suit up against the Bengals.
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As for the whirlwind of criticism over Hardy’s shoving match with special teams coach Rich Bisaccia on the sideline after the Giants’ decisive kickoff return for a TD, Garrett was unmoved.
