their OT upset victory versus the Indianapolis Colts. The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Wild-Card Chargers at 4:45 PM on Sunday, January 11.
Team Stats
In the regular-season, the San Diego “D” held opponents to 22 PPG. In their Wild-Card contest, they kept Indy to Soccer jerseys
just 17. If they can do that again, they will beat Pittsburgh. The Chargers averaged a hefty 27.4 PPG this year and, with an OT period, put 25 points on the scoreboard.
The Pittsburgh defense was one of the best in the league, holding opponents to 14 PPG. And they needed to be that good as the team scored just 22 points per game. The Steelers were tough versus the run (80.3 YPG) and the pass (156.9 YPG). On NBA Jerseys
offense, the Chargers beat Pittsburgh in every major area. That means that the Steelers must bring their best defensive game on Sunday.
Personnel
Phillip Rivers at quarterback has posted an exceptional year and played good enough to not lose in the Wild-Card contest. Darren Sproles will be called upon again, as he was in the first playoff game, to run the ball, catch passes and NBA jerseys return kicks. Wideout Vincent Jackson and tight end Antonio Gates are solid targets. Don’t expect Tomlinson to play.
Steeler vet QB Ben Roethlisberger suffered a concussion two weeks ago but should be ready to take the field in this game. Roethlisberger posted an under average season, with a rating of Ugg Boots
80.1. Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes are two receivers who will bring game. The running attack is anchored by Willie Parker, who has been inconsistent.
Keys to the Game
San Diego
*Both Rivers and Sproles need to make the offense roll.
*The “D” must pressure Roethlisberger.
*A big catch by Cheap Ugg Boots
either Gates or Jackson will go a long way.
Pittsburgh
*Defense, defense and more defense will win this game.
*Roethlisberger must stay healthy on Sunday.
*If Parker has a big game, the Steelers win.
My Pick: Pittsburgh by seven.
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