Steelers @ Bengals Predictions

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(10-08-2018, 09:59 AM)J.Moore Wrote: Unless the Bengals D learns how to stop big gains on 1st,2nd and 3rd downs this week it will be a long day.  Dalton is shinning even with defenders pulling him to the ground. The O line is still not without problems. Glenn struggles with fast end rushers and we cannot rush block, as Mixon is forced to find openings around ends most times for any gains. Every game so far we have faced teams with most of their Defense starters out and we still struggle. Pittsburgh always plays well here and they handled the Falcons easily yesterday.

Unfortunately I'm on board with this.

Pittsburgh will stuff our running game and create too much pressure on the edges.   Conner will have a big day.   Pittsburgh has a very good offensive line and we have one decent linebacker.   I expect them to feast on our middle, control the clock and choke us down with the slow death that characterizes our defense, punctuated with a couple of devastating big plays. 

There's a lot to like with the Bengals, but not enough to overcome the Steelers.

Steelers 27 - Bengals 17