GAME 2 Steelers- Seahawks

This game went pretty much as I expected. I picked the spread 24 but not the final score although the shutout was probably better for defensive morale. Besides this is probably one of the worst teams in the NFL.


The hit on Roethlisberger precipitated by blog to change some of the NFL rules (see September 19) and I hope it woke up the right side of the line. I'm sure Tomlin took the opportunity to say something about it at halftime. Although he returned for the second half (with only one offensive TD) we'll see how he progresses during the week.

The score could have been much worse as the Steelers failed to score from within the five once, Troy dropped a certain pick-six and Suisham missed at the open end of the field which was predictable based on the difference in the kickoff distances between the two ends of the field.


Didn't here James Harrison's name called much, again. Troy got into it a little (see above) and Jame Farrior was again replaced by Larry Foote. There was also a lot of substitution on the D-Line throughout the game. But a shutout is a shutout nonetheless.

  

Slant and crossing patterns were effective as Wallace, Brown and Sanders all looked good. Hines made a nifty catch at the sideline on a perfect throw from Ben.They pulled out one gadget play and Sanders hit Ward perfectly.

Mendenhall and Redman both rand effectively although I think Redman should be used more inside the 5 yard line. And the O-Line looked pretty good, especially compared to last week.

  

Tomlin wasted a challenge on the stop near the goal line. He could use the challenge more and definitely more EFFECTIVELY. Who's spotting the plays for him upstairs anyway? THEY sure could improve.


Based on missed offensive opportunities, lack of significant plays by some players and the opponent

OVERALL RATING: OFFENSE B- / DEFENSE B