Steelers Vs. Eagles Prediction – Steelers Depot
As we’ve accomplished previously, under are the keys and my prediction of the Pittsburgh Steelers successful (or dropping) right now’s recreation. Three issues that have to occur for them to finish up on the fitting facet of the rating and vice versa of their Week 15 recreation towards the Philadelphia Eagles.
My Steelers’ prediction is on the backside.
The Steelers Will Win If…
1. Pittsburgh Will get Off To An Even Lukewarm Begin
If the Eagles have a weak point, it’s terribly gradual begins. Philadelphia has scored simply 17 first quarter factors this season, a quantity that’s arduous to even imagine is actual. Pittsburgh’s identified for his or her sluggish demeanor however comparatively, they appear like The Biggest Present On Turf. The Steelers have 45 first quarter factors this yr.
Leaping out to a fast lead can rattle an Eagles’ staff on a nine-game successful streak. Simply as importantly, it may well quiet a raucous Philly crowd. I’m reminded of Pittsburgh’s 2004 win over Philadelphia, although that one got here at Heinz Discipline. The Steelers discovered the tip zone on their first three drives, taking a commanding 21-0 lead in a 27-3 victory that obtained the Eagles pissed off on the sector and on the sideline.
2. Protection Wraps And Rallies
There’s no secret to decelerate RB Saquon Barkley. It’s an 11-man job needing to give attention to fundamentals. Right here, wrap up and rally to the soccer. Wouldn’t fear about going for the punch out right here. Simply get hats to the ball, wrap Barkley up and extra defenders go low to seize his legs and stop him from churning the pile ahead.
He’s going to make some performs. Stopping the 40-yard run or him having constant success and controlling the tempo of the sport would be the Steelers’ key. In the event that they try this, they’ve a shot.
3. Particular Groups Beneficial properties The Edge
I do know I point out particular groups just about each week. But it surely’s confirmed important to the Steelers’ success. Chris Boswell stays glorious however the general power of the unit has been shakier in latest weeks, particularly in kick/punt protection. If Pittsburgh goes to win the sport, they’ll have to shut the hole by way of particular groups. No errors, no penalties that harm area place, and create some splash, too.
That’s an equalizer towards an Eagles’ offense and protection that’s stronger, particularly given the Steelers’ accidents.
The Steelers Will Lose If…
1. Focus On Barkley Opens Up WR A.J. Brown
Fixing Barkley is just one-half of the equation. The Eagles’ roster is deeper than that. Assuming the Steelers’ plan is to cease the run, it might depart the secondary on an island towards Brown. A person who has dominated Pittsburgh in his two profession matchups, together with a three-touchdown efficiency towards them in 2022.
The Eagles use an efficient RPO recreation to hit Brown over the center on look routes together with 15-yard digs to get him stepping into area. After all, he’s a downfield machine, too.
2. Eagles’ Corners Prohibit Steelers Airspace
No George Pickens might imply a lot of ache for the Steelers’ passing recreation. Philadelphia has mixture of veteran corners like Darius Slay and younger bucks in rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. All three are taking part in properly to pair with veteran and bodily safeties.
Philly has good solutions in protection and match routes as a substitute of spot dropping to areas. Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio will make life powerful on Russell Wilson who will probably be with out his favourite goal.
3. Arthur Smith, Teryl Austin Can’t Scheme Their Manner To Outcomes
With Pittsburgh at a roster drawback, the onus will probably be on Steelers’ coaches to compensate with scheme. Arthur Smith wants an amazing plan to fight the lack of Pickens. Austin (and Mike Tomlin) have to seek out an amazing recreation plan to take care of all of the Eagles’ expertise.
It may be accomplished and clearly, the gamers need to execute. But it surely must be led by an amazing plan that we’re raving about come Monday morning.
Prediction
Eagles: 27
Steelers: 16
Season Prediction File
6-7 (I’m nonetheless within the Wild Card hunt)
