The Cincinnati Bengals take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in one of the NFL Games on Sunday, start time at 1:00 PM ET, at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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“Before every game we provide the crew with a scouting report (along with video clips) for the two teams”.
On the other hand, Bengals overcame vicious Jets defense within the win at NY last week. Ben Roethlisberger completed 27 of his 37 attempts for an even 300 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. The Steelers beat the Redskins, 38-16, and the Bengals beat the Jets, 23-22.
PERFECT START: The Bengals are trying to open the season with a pair of road wins for the first time in franchise history.
One can bet the Bengals have had this game circled on the calendar for months.
No wonder Wheaton wants to get back out there and join in on the fun against the Bengals in the renewal of what is becoming one of the more intense rivalries in the AFC.
While the Steelers defense has some holes that Dalton could exploit, there is just something that makes visiting QB’s look like they are playing uphill at Heinz against the blitz-happy Steelers and their loud and raucous Terrible Towel-waving crowd. “But I think we’re going to stay away from some of the things that went on previous year”. He plays the run well, and to me he’s the best inside pass rusher in the league. The pass rush (stunk).
Dalton only played one full game against the Steelers last season and that was the one game the Bengals won, 16-10.
Why the Bengals’ defense may struggle against the Steelers’ offense.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are more than capable of not only winning this game but making yet another Super Bowl appearance as well. The offensive player of the year last year will line up against Bobby Wagner, and the Seahawks secondary may well swarm the running back to neutralise his threat. The Bengals’ rushing attack was held to 57 yards last Sunday, although Hill did score on the ground. They have dropped 5 of 6 SU against the Steelers but the reputation is well-earned. He left them to take the Cincinnati coaching job in 2003. With the Steelers’ attention focused on Green, Lafell could have some positive matchups. AJ Green led in receiving with 180 yards and a TD in 12 catches while Brandon LaFell had 91 yards in four receptions. I’ve played on that field so many times it’s like I know the tracks.
“He presents a big challenge”, said safety Robert Golden.
Jones will be playing, though, and the Steelers will try to provoke him. As long as the Steelers keep two sets of eyes on Green, make sure rookie Tyler Boyd doesn’t have a homecoming, and put pressure on Dalton, Roethlisberger and Co. should score enough to win this key AFC North opener.
During the offseason, Williams traded Twitter barbs with linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who is suspended for three games after a pattern of egregious hits, many of which were inflicted on the Steelers.
“They have a great front”, said center Maurkice Pouncey.
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If you like rivalries, this is a particularly good week to be watching the NFL.
