09-24-2021, 10:47 AM
(09-24-2021, 08:55 AM)Sled21 Wrote: The game is at Heinz Field, so they have to come right out of the gate and take their heart. If the Defense can shut them down and the offense gets off to a quick start, half the stools in the stands will leave or pass out drunk. Run the ball with Mixon and take the shots with Chase.
I agree with most of this analysis. I do think the offense needs to come out and drive it down the field and score TD's.
You don't win games in Pittsburgh kicking field goals. Drives can't stall at the 10 and 15 yard lines of the Stoolers.
I think our defense is finally good enough to win in Pittsburgh, but I don't think our play calling on offensive is good enough to win.
To win in Pittsburgh, you have to control the clock with the running game. Most of our wins in Pittsburgh in recent memory we've had good running games to keep the offense balanced. Our offensive line isn't good enough to depend on it to hold up and hope Burrow can throw the ball 45 times for 450 yards. They aren't good enough to open holes and keep a drive alive by allowing the running game to control the game.
So they need to be successful on 1st and 2nd down. Create 3rd and short. This team doesn't do well in 3&5+ downs.
I think you also have to play field position. That go for it on 4&2 on your own 30 yard line ain't gonna cut it playing in Pitt.
Personally, as I said in the prediction thread, I think the Bengals get their asses handed to them this week but I really do hope they prove me wrong.
