The Steelers are one of my favorite teams. Mike Tomlin has led them to the Super Bowl 2 times out of the last 3 years. Their pat Pro Bowl receiver Mike Wallace is an amazing display of talent, argualably the fastest sprinter in the NFL. But the Steelers stand no chance against the Texans next Sunday.
I saw them fail to muster a win against the Saints today. It was a hard lose, filled with angst and urgency, but I saw something new in the Texans. Matt Schaub and the squad has proven to me that he can perform under pressure and deliver clutch plays a good percentage of the time, offensively and defensively
The Steelers does have an impressive offense but they seem to make too many mistakes. Mistakes I undoubtedly believe that the Texans will capitilize on, more often than this Colts are creating tonight. Their running game will be pummeled by the Texans' new Wade Phillips 3-4 defense. With DeMeco Ryans causing incomplete passes as soon as receivers touch the ball, Brian Cushing with his one armed body slams and the inevitable pass rush and sacks by Mario Williams, Mendenhall will be getting no where come next Sunday!
He doesn't stop and cut like Arian Foster, he's not a nimble power back like Ben Tate, he just runs forward into the offensive line and get's tackeled for a gain of no yardage. Yeah he may break for random 7 yard gains here and there, but I'm sure our defense will keep him in check.
Now our secondary is still under review, but 2 interceptions against Drew Brees today proves that they're receptive and will take advantage of Roethlisberger's sloppy throws. I've scene some wide gaps in the Steelers secondary tonight so I'm sure Schaub's fundamental approach will consistently score points.
A poor running games creates the air game, can the Texans 3 passes next week?
If the Steelers struggle to compete with the Colts, barely winning in the fourth quarter, without a healthy Peyton Manning, then what makes you think they can contend with Andre Johnson, who has over 2000 yards this season on my Madden 12, and the rest of our explosive arsenal of obvious play-off protagonist's.
I wish the best for the Steelers, Mike Tomlin is a genius! They may make the highlight reel but will get get 3 tears. Texans Win, 34 - 24!
