ThaShark316
#28
Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers aren't about to panic, while slow starts have the Houston Texans searching for solutions.
The Steelers will likely need a better performance from their star quarterback as they try to send the Texans to a third straight loss in a Monday night matchup of .500 teams.
Despite failing to string any wins together and occupying the AFC North cellar, the Steelers aren't overly concerned and a three-game homestand could be one reason why.
They've won six of eight games at Heinz Field, but lost 27-24 to Tampa Bay in the most recent in Week 4.
Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh offense will have to deal with J.J. Watt, Houston's star defensive end who leads the NFL with 20 hits on quarterbacks his season and has four of his team's 10 sacks.
That unit could become a bit more formidable with the potential return of rookie linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who has been out since Week 1 after arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. There's a 50-50 chance the No. 1 pick in this year's draft plays Monday, Coach Bill O'Brien said Friday.
What I want to see:
- The pass rushing making life a living hell for Big Ben
- PIT struggles vs. the zone run; EXPLOIT IT!
- Brice McCain starts for the Steelers; ATTACK.
- Shut em up; silence detractors with a fast start.
It's been a while, has it not? Well, that mini-bye is over, so it's time to get back to work. What makes it more awesome, is that it's on Monday Night Football! Sounds phenomenal to me. How about this? We take this show to Pittsburgh, get a bounce back W, and get back to the winning ways we had in September. Folks, it's time to show the nation what we can REALLY bring on a nation stage; SO LET'S GET ON WITH IT!!