Steelers Vs Bengals Prediction

As we’ve accomplished up to now, under are the keys and my prediction of the Pittsburgh Steelers successful (or shedding) right now’s recreation. Three issues that have to occur for them to finish up on the correct aspect of the rating and vice versa of their Week 7 recreation in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals.

My Steelers’ prediction is on the backside.

The Steelers Will Win If…

1. Run Recreation Retains Rolling

Apparent sufficient. Pittsburgh has rushed for over 100 yards in back-to-back video games and has extra yards speeding of their final two than they did of their first three. The Bengals have a poor run protection, permitting a relentless churn of yards.

There’s each cause for Pittsburgh to maintain deploying its huge folks, Darnell Washington and Spencer Anderson, and impose their will. It’s not damaged and doesn’t want fixing. Sustaining management of the ball is an effective option to relaxation a Steelers’ protection pressured to log a bunch of snaps this season.

2. Pittsburgh’s Roster Constructing Works

Pittsburgh made it no secret that offseason strikes had been constructed with Cincinnati in thoughts. Including corners like Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey to deal with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. All with the considered QB Joe Burrow throwing to them, not Joe Flacco, however Flacco has sufficient juice left in his arm to get these guys the ball.

Pittsburgh needs to man up and take these high targets away. Can they? The protection is trending in the correct course, however that is the proof of idea. Can they get it accomplished? In that case, it’ll really feel like vindication for the crew’s offseason plan.

3. Entrance Seven Retains Dominating

The Bengals’ offensive line has struggled, and the Steelers can preserve that practice off the tracks. A wholesome entrance seven is absolutely coming into its personal. Patrick Queen is enjoying one of the best ball of his Steelers’ profession, Derrick Harmon is ascending, and the three-headed monster at outdoors linebacker could be soccer’s greatest trio.

Flacco will get the ball out of his hand rapidly, making it tougher to get sacks and strain. But when rush and protection can go collectively and drive Flacco to carry onto the ball, the frenzy ought to be capable to get house. In that case, it’ll be a protracted evening for the Bengals offense.

The Steelers Will Lose If…

1. Particular Groups Feels Killebrew’s Loss

It’s by no means simple to lose your high particular groups ace. Killebrew wasn’t simply the captain however wore a number of hats, together with the private protector of the punt crew and the quarterback of the unit. Hopefully, Pittsburgh isn’t doing a lot punting, however anybody new in that function comes with danger…and can absolutely be examined.

Protections need to be clear, and protection have to be sound. No negativity right here that might give the Bengals an edge on this one.

2. Bengals’ New Protection Provides Steelers Issues

Pittsburgh hasn’t had many issues determining Cincinnati’s protection. However as Arthur Smith was proper to level out, there’s a brand new defensive coordinator in Al Golden. The Bengals roster nonetheless has holes, and it’s a protection that may be exploited, however it’s not the very same scheme the Steelers are used to seeing. Pittsburgh may want to regulate in-game greater than up to now, and in that case, that might preserve their rating down and the sport shut early.

3. Historical past Wins Once more

On paper, Pittsburgh has the benefit in each means. The identical was mentioned when touring to Cleveland final yr. It resulted in an upset loss. Mike Tomlin simply hasn’t discovered a option to win on these quick weeks and on the street, particularly in opposition to divisional opponents. He’s simply 2-9 total and 0-6 in opposition to the AFC North.

Now going through a greater QB in Joe Flacco, one thing Tomlin is clearly sad about, that historical past can be examined. And will win out once more.