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Happy Halloween! To celebrate we have a few scary (I'll stop now) matchups to look forward to in Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Going into the game the two teams are remarkably even, both at 5-3 for the season and when you delve deeper into the numbers it gets even closer. But what will be the five keys to a win for each respective side?  

No.1: Steve Smith Vs the Steelers' secondary.

Quite simply Smith has been the Ravens' saviour on offence, leading the team in receiving yards (675)and joint top with Torrey Smith for most touchdowns with four. Even at the ripe age of 35 Smith has been torching defences with typical Steve Smith attitude, never has there been a player more suited to the AFC North style of football than Steve Smith. As a Pittsburgh fan I'm glad to see him up in our division, but dread facing him twice a year, because even in his 14th year in the league, he is still a defence's nightmare. 

No.2: Ben Roethlisberger Vs the Ravens' defence.

Last week's six touchdown performance from Roethlisberger was pretty disgusting to watch for Colts fans, but for everyone else in the league it was a demonstration of near flawless passing. The fourth highest yardage in a single game in history with 522 yards and six touchdowns, both of which are franchise records. Roethlisberger is also the ONLY quarterback in history with two games over 500 yards. And there are still people saying he doesn't deserve a hall of fame spot?

Anyway, I'm not expecting a similar kind of performance this week, historically Ravens-Steelers games usually have a combined 20 points at the end of play, and the Ravens have always seem to have had Big Ben's number.

No.3: Steelers receivers not named Antonio Brown.

Last week was a coming out party for rookie Martavis Bryant with 83 yards and two touchdowns, while tight end Heath Miller looked like the Heath Miller of 2008 with 112 yards and a touchdown grab. Although Brown still went off with over 100 yards and two touchdowns it was nice to see others contributing to the effort. I know I'm biased, but I honestly believe the Steelers have one of the most all-round offensive units in the league.

No.4: Both teams' ground attacks.

If you had said before the start of the season that both the Ravens and Steelers would be in the top ten for rushing yards per game I probably would have laughed in your face. Its so odd to see a balanced attack from both teams, in recent seasons both have flat out sucked at running the ball, the Steelers particularly, but now both teams are taking the pressure off their respective quarterbacks with running games averaging 128.4 yards and 127.1 yards per game for Baltimore and Pittsburgh respectively.

No.5: BATTLE OF THE KICKERS!

Who doesn't love some good kicking numbers? Well considering the low scoring affair that is a Ravens-Steelers game, field goals could be all important. Both Justin Tucker and Shaun Suisham have been pretty much automatic this year, with Tucker going 18 out of 21 attempts and Suisham 14 out of 15. Something the Detroit Lions wish they had given their shocking run of kickers so far.

Predictions for the game? Low scoring, high-tempered, a game-winning field goal? You bet. Vintage AFC North football.

Happy Halloween! To celebrate we have a few scary (I'll stop now) matchups to look forward to in Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Going into the game the two teams are remarkably even, both at 5-3 for the season and when you delve deeper into the numbers it gets even closer. But what will be the five keys to a win for each respective side?  

No.1: Steve Smith Vs the Steelers' secondary.

Quite simply Smith has been the Ravens' saviour on offence, leading the team in receiving yards (675)and joint top with Torrey Smith for most touchdowns with four. Even at the ripe age of 35 Smith has been torching defences with typical Steve Smith attitude, never has there been a player more suited to the AFC North style of football than Steve Smith. As a Pittsburgh fan I'm glad to see him up in our division, but dread facing him twice a year, because even in his 14th year in the league, he is still a defence's nightmare. 

No.2: Ben Roethlisberger Vs the Ravens' defence.

Last week's six touchdown performance from Roethlisberger was pretty disgusting to watch for Colts fans, but for everyone else in the league it was a demonstration of near flawless passing. The fourth highest yardage in a single game in history with 522 yards and six touchdowns, both of which are franchise records. Roethlisberger is also the ONLY quarterback in history with two games over 500 yards. And there are still people saying he doesn't deserve a hall of fame spot?

Anyway, I'm not expecting a similar kind of performance this week, historically Ravens-Steelers games usually have a combined 20 points at the end of play, and the Ravens have always seem to have had Big Ben's number.

No.3: Steelers receivers not named Antonio Brown.

Last week was a coming out party for rookie Martavis Bryant with 83 yards and two touchdowns, while tight end Heath Miller looked like the Heath Miller of 2008 with 112 yards and a touchdown grab. Although Brown still went off with over 100 yards and two touchdowns it was nice to see others contributing to the effort. I know I'm biased, but I honestly believe the Steelers have one of the most all-round offensive units in the league.

No.4: Both teams' ground attacks.

If you had said before the start of the season that both the Ravens and Steelers would be in the top ten for rushing yards per game I probably would have laughed in your face. Its so odd to see a balanced attack from both teams, in recent seasons both have flat out sucked at running the ball, the Steelers particularly, but now both teams are taking the pressure off their respective quarterbacks with running games averaging 128.4 yards and 127.1 yards per game for Baltimore and Pittsburgh respectively.

No.5: BATTLE OF THE KICKERS!

Who doesn't love some good kicking numbers? Well considering the low scoring affair that is a Ravens-Steelers game, field goals could be all important. Both Justin Tucker and Shaun Suisham have been pretty much automatic this year, with Tucker going 18 out of 21 attempts and Suisham 14 out of 15. Something the Detroit Lions wish they had given their shocking run of kickers so far.

Predictions for the game? Low scoring, high-tempered, a game-winning field goal? You bet. Vintage AFC North football.

Happy Halloween! To celebrate we have a few scary (I'll stop now) matchups to look forward to in Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Going into the game the two teams are remarkably even, both at 5-3 for the season and when you delve deeper into the numbers it gets even closer. But what will be the five keys to a win for each respective side?  

No.1: Steve Smith Vs the Steelers' secondary.

Quite simply Smith has been the Ravens' saviour on offence, leading the team in receiving yards (675)and joint top with Torrey Smith for most touchdowns with four. Even at the ripe age of 35 Smith has been torching defences with typical Steve Smith attitude, never has there been a player more suited to the AFC North style of football than Steve Smith. As a Pittsburgh fan I'm glad to see him up in our division, but dread facing him twice a year, because even in his 14th year in the league, he is still a defence's nightmare. 

No.2: Ben Roethlisberger Vs the Ravens' defence.

Last week's six touchdown performance from Roethlisberger was pretty disgusting to watch for Colts fans, but for everyone else in the league it was a demonstration of near flawless passing. The fourth highest yardage in a single game in history with 522 yards and six touchdowns, both of which are franchise records. Roethlisberger is also the ONLY quarterback in history with two games over 500 yards. And there are still people saying he doesn't deserve a hall of fame spot?

Anyway, I'm not expecting a similar kind of performance this week, historically Ravens-Steelers games usually have a combined 20 points at the end of play, and the Ravens have always seem to have had Big Ben's number.

No.3: Steelers receivers not named Antonio Brown.

Last week was a coming out party for rookie Martavis Bryant with 83 yards and two touchdowns, while tight end Heath Miller looked like the Heath Miller of 2008 with 112 yards and a touchdown grab. Although Brown still went off with over 100 yards and two touchdowns it was nice to see others contributing to the effort. I know I'm biased, but I honestly believe the Steelers have one of the most all-round offensive units in the league.

No.4: Both teams' ground attacks.

If you had said before the start of the season that both the Ravens and Steelers would be in the top ten for rushing yards per game I probably would have laughed in your face. Its so odd to see a balanced attack from both teams, in recent seasons both have flat out sucked at running the ball, the Steelers particularly, but now both teams are taking the pressure off their respective quarterbacks with running games averaging 128.4 yards and 127.1 yards per game for Baltimore and Pittsburgh respectively.

No.5: BATTLE OF THE KICKERS!

Who doesn't love some good kicking numbers? Well considering the low scoring affair that is a Ravens-Steelers game, field goals could be all important. Both Justin Tucker and Shaun Suisham have been pretty much automatic this year, with Tucker going 18 out of 21 attempts and Suisham 14 out of 15. Something the Detroit Lions wish they had given their shocking run of kickers so far.

Predictions for the game? Low scoring, high-tempered, a game-winning field goal? You bet. Vintage AFC North football.

Happy Halloween! To celebrate we have a few scary (I'll stop now) matchups to look forward to in Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Going into the game the two teams are remarkably even, both at 5-3 for the season and when you delve deeper into the numbers it gets even closer. But what will be the five keys to a win for each respective side?  

No.1: Steve Smith Vs the Steelers' secondary.

Quite simply Smith has been the Ravens' saviour on offence, leading the team in receiving yards (675)and joint top with Torrey Smith for most touchdowns with four. Even at the ripe age of 35 Smith has been torching defences with typical Steve Smith attitude, never has there been a player more suited to the AFC North style of football than Steve Smith. As a Pittsburgh fan I'm glad to see him up in our division, but dread facing him twice a year, because even in his 14th year in the league, he is still a defence's nightmare. 

No.2: Ben Roethlisberger Vs the Ravens' defence.

Last week's six touchdown performance from Roethlisberger was pretty disgusting to watch for Colts fans, but for everyone else in the league it was a demonstration of near flawless passing. The fourth highest yardage in a single game in history with 522 yards and six touchdowns, both of which are franchise records. Roethlisberger is also the ONLY quarterback in history with two games over 500 yards. And there are still people saying he doesn't deserve a hall of fame spot?

Anyway, I'm not expecting a similar kind of performance this week, historically Ravens-Steelers games usually have a combined 20 points at the end of play, and the Ravens have always seem to have had Big Ben's number.

No.3: Steelers receivers not named Antonio Brown.

Last week was a coming out party for rookie Martavis Bryant with 83 yards and two touchdowns, while tight end Heath Miller looked like the Heath Miller of 2008 with 112 yards and a touchdown grab. Although Brown still went off with over 100 yards and two touchdowns it was nice to see others contributing to the effort. I know I'm biased, but I honestly believe the Steelers have one of the most all-round offensive units in the league.

No.4: Both teams' ground attacks.

If you had said before the start of the season that both the Ravens and Steelers would be in the top ten for rushing yards per game I probably would have laughed in your face. Its so odd to see a balanced attack from both teams, in recent seasons both have flat out sucked at running the ball, the Steelers particularly, but now both teams are taking the pressure off their respective quarterbacks with running games averaging 128.4 yards and 127.1 yards per game for Baltimore and Pittsburgh respectively.

No.5: BATTLE OF THE KICKERS!

Who doesn't love some good kicking numbers? Well considering the low scoring affair that is a Ravens-Steelers game, field goals could be all important. Both Justin Tucker and Shaun Suisham have been pretty much automatic this year, with Tucker going 18 out of 21 attempts and Suisham 14 out of 15. Something the Detroit Lions wish they had given their shocking run of kickers so far.

Predictions for the game? Low scoring, high-tempered, a game-winning field goal? You bet. Vintage AFC North football.

Happy Halloween! To celebrate we have a few scary (I'll stop now) matchups to look forward to in Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Going into the game the two teams are remarkably even, both at 5-3 for the season and when you delve deeper into the numbers it gets even closer. But what will be the five keys to a win for each respective side?  

No.1: Steve Smith Vs the Steelers' secondary.

Quite simply Smith has been the Ravens' saviour on offence, leading the team in receiving yards (675)and joint top with Torrey Smith for most touchdowns with four. Even at the ripe age of 35 Smith has been torching defences with typical Steve Smith attitude, never has there been a player more suited to the AFC North style of football than Steve Smith. As a Pittsburgh fan I'm glad to see him up in our division, but dread facing him twice a year, because even in his 14th year in the league, he is still a defence's nightmare. 

No.2: Ben Roethlisberger Vs the Ravens' defence.

Last week's six touchdown performance from Roethlisberger was pretty disgusting to watch for Colts fans, but for everyone else in the league it was a demonstration of near flawless passing. The fourth highest yardage in a single game in history with 522 yards and six touchdowns, both of which are franchise records. Roethlisberger is also the ONLY quarterback in history with two games over 500 yards. And there are still people saying he doesn't deserve a hall of fame spot?

Anyway, I'm not expecting a similar kind of performance this week, historically Ravens-Steelers games usually have a combined 20 points at the end of play, and the Ravens have always seem to have had Big Ben's number.

No.3: Steelers receivers not named Antonio Brown.

Last week was a coming out party for rookie Martavis Bryant with 83 yards and two touchdowns, while tight end Heath Miller looked like the Heath Miller of 2008 with 112 yards and a touchdown grab. Although Brown still went off with over 100 yards and two touchdowns it was nice to see others contributing to the effort. I know I'm biased, but I honestly believe the Steelers have one of the most all-round offensive units in the league.

No.4: Both teams' ground attacks.

If you had said before the start of the season that both the Ravens and Steelers would be in the top ten for rushing yards per game I probably would have laughed in your face. Its so odd to see a balanced attack from both teams, in recent seasons both have flat out sucked at running the ball, the Steelers particularly, but now both teams are taking the pressure off their respective quarterbacks with running games averaging 128.4 yards and 127.1 yards per game for Baltimore and Pittsburgh respectively.

No.5: BATTLE OF THE KICKERS!

Who doesn't love some good kicking numbers? Well considering the low scoring affair that is a Ravens-Steelers game, field goals could be all important. Both Justin Tucker and Shaun Suisham have been pretty much automatic this year, with Tucker going 18 out of 21 attempts and Suisham 14 out of 15. Something the Detroit Lions wish they had given their shocking run of kickers so far.

Predictions for the game? Low scoring, high-tempered, a game-winning field goal? You bet. Vintage AFC North football.

Happy Halloween! To celebrate we have a few scary (I'll stop now) matchups to look forward to in Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Going into the game the two teams are remarkably even, both at 5-3 for the season and when you delve deeper into the numbers it gets even closer. But what will be the five keys to a win for each respective side?  

No.1: Steve Smith Vs the Steelers' secondary.

Quite simply Smith has been the Ravens' saviour on offence, leading the team in receiving yards (675)and joint top with Torrey Smith for most touchdowns with four. Even at the ripe age of 35 Smith has been torching defences with typical Steve Smith attitude, never has there been a player more suited to the AFC North style of football than Steve Smith. As a Pittsburgh fan I'm glad to see him up in our division, but dread facing him twice a year, because even in his 14th year in the league, he is still a defence's nightmare. 

No.2: Ben Roethlisberger Vs the Ravens' defence.

Last week's six touchdown performance from Roethlisberger was pretty disgusting to watch for Colts fans, but for everyone else in the league it was a demonstration of near flawless passing. The fourth highest yardage in a single game in history with 522 yards and six touchdowns, both of which are franchise records. Roethlisberger is also the ONLY quarterback in history with two games over 500 yards. And there are still people saying he doesn't deserve a hall of fame spot?

Anyway, I'm not expecting a similar kind of performance this week, historically Ravens-Steelers games usually have a combined 20 points at the end of play, and the Ravens have always seem to have had Big Ben's number.

No.3: Steelers receivers not named Antonio Brown.

Last week was a coming out party for rookie Martavis Bryant with 83 yards and two touchdowns, while tight end Heath Miller looked like the Heath Miller of 2008 with 112 yards and a touchdown grab. Although Brown still went off with over 100 yards and two touchdowns it was nice to see others contributing to the effort. I know I'm biased, but I honestly believe the Steelers have one of the most all-round offensive units in the league.

No.4: Both teams' ground attacks.

If you had said before the start of the season that both the Ravens and Steelers would be in the top ten for rushing yards per game I probably would have laughed in your face. Its so odd to see a balanced attack from both teams, in recent seasons both have flat out sucked at running the ball, the Steelers particularly, but now both teams are taking the pressure off their respective quarterbacks with running games averaging 128.4 yards and 127.1 yards per game for Baltimore and Pittsburgh respectively.

No.5: BATTLE OF THE KICKERS!

Who doesn't love some good kicking numbers? Well considering the low scoring affair that is a Ravens-Steelers game, field goals could be all important. Both Justin Tucker and Shaun Suisham have been pretty much automatic this year, with Tucker going 18 out of 21 attempts and Suisham 14 out of 15. Something the Detroit Lions wish they had given their shocking run of kickers so far.

Predictions for the game? Low scoring, high-tempered, a game-winning field goal? You bet. Vintage AFC North football.

We are at the half-way stage of the season already, which is both exciting and sad at the same time as we head into the cruch time for team's playoff hopes.

Week eight features the Indianapolis Colts travelling up to Heinz Field to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in what should be a great game between two teams that will be feeling confident going into it, with the Colts having shut-out the Cincinnati Bengals last week and the Steelers coming off a huge win against the Houston Texans in Monday night football.

With the Colts at 5-2 and the Steelers at 4-3, a win for either team would keep them well within the AFC playoff picture, but what will be the five key things to watch this weekend?

No.1: Andrew Luck's continued level of great play.

The Colts' quarterback deserves to be in the MVP discussion at this stage of the season, so far he has totalled 2,331 passing yards with 19 touchdowns to go with it. To give some perspective on these numbers in his previous two seasons Luck threw 23 touchdowns in each, so he is on course to smash his career best numbers. His QBR of 100.5 is also a good chunk higher than his previous season's 87.0 and 76.5 marks. Luck's play is one of the main reasons behind the Colts' 5-2 record.

No.2: Antonio Brown vs. T.Y. Hilton.

A big matchup between two small (relatively) guys. When you compare the numbers between the two receivers they are unbelievabley similar. Hilton has 47 catches for 711 yards to Brown's 50 catches for 719 yards, the only real difference is Brown has five touchdowns to Hilton's solitary score. But more on the Colts' receiving game in a minute. Both defenses will have to game plan for the respective speedster on offence.

No.3: Ahmad Bradshaw's incredible receiving game?!

I think this came as a shock to most of us, but this season Bradshaw has been a revelation receiving passes from the backfield. So far this season he has six receiving touchdowns, SIX! Some names that don't have that right now include: Antonio Brown, Brandon Marshall, Dez Bryant, Rob Gronkowski, I could go on. In his previous seven seasons in the league Bradshaw had only totalled three receiving touchdowns. Admittedly as a running back he has only one touchdown on the ground, but I'm sure Colts fans and fantasy owners alike won't mind how he scores, as long as it keeps going.

No.4: Colts Offence vs. Steelers defense.

As a Pittsburgh fan this has me worried. Indianapolis' offensive unit is number one in the league for total yards and the Steelers defense is a very un-Steelers-like 15th overall in most yards allowed. If the Steelers want any chance of winning this game the defense will have to step-up and try and limit the Colts as much as possible, keep them to around 20-23 points and a Pittsburgh victory could happen.

No.5: Le'Veon Bell continuing to do everything?

Bell has been one, if not the best all-round back in the league so far this year, ranking third overall in rushing yards and adding 339 receiving yards. He has been as crucial as Brown and Ben Roethlisberger have been to the Steelers winning games, with a viable running threat, this takes away the pressure from Roethlisberger to try and do everything himself like in the past few seasons.

We are at the half-way stage of the season already, which is both exciting and sad at the same time as we head into the cruch time for team's playoff hopes.

Week eight features the Indianapolis Colts travelling up to Heinz Field to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in what should be a great game between two teams that will be feeling confident going into it, with the Colts having shut-out the Cincinnati Bengals last week and the Steelers coming off a huge win against the Houston Texans in Monday night football.

With the Colts at 5-2 and the Steelers at 4-3, a win for either team would keep them well within the AFC playoff picture, but what will be the five key things to watch this weekend?

No.1: Andrew Luck's continued level of great play.

The Colts' quarterback deserves to be in the MVP discussion at this stage of the season, so far he has totalled 2,331 passing yards with 19 touchdowns to go with it. To give some perspective on these numbers in his previous two seasons Luck threw 23 touchdowns in each, so he is on course to smash his career best numbers. His QBR of 100.5 is also a good chunk higher than his previous season's 87.0 and 76.5 marks. Luck's play is one of the main reasons behind the Colts' 5-2 record.

No.2: Antonio Brown vs. T.Y. Hilton.

A big matchup between two small (relatively) guys. When you compare the numbers between the two receivers they are unbelievabley similar. Hilton has 47 catches for 711 yards to Brown's 50 catches for 719 yards, the only real difference is Brown has five touchdowns to Hilton's solitary score. But more on the Colts' receiving game in a minute. Both defenses will have to game plan for the respective speedster on offence.

No.3: Ahmad Bradshaw's incredible receiving game?!

I think this came as a shock to most of us, but this season Bradshaw has been a revelation receiving passes from the backfield. So far this season he has six receiving touchdowns, SIX! Some names that don't have that right now include: Antonio Brown, Brandon Marshall, Dez Bryant, Rob Gronkowski, I could go on. In his previous seven seasons in the league Bradshaw had only totalled three receiving touchdowns. Admittedly as a running back he has only one touchdown on the ground, but I'm sure Colts fans and fantasy owners alike won't mind how he scores, as long as it keeps going.

No.4: Colts Offence vs. Steelers defense.

As a Pittsburgh fan this has me worried. Indianapolis' offensive unit is number one in the league for total yards and the Steelers defense is a very un-Steelers-like 15th overall in most yards allowed. If the Steelers want any chance of winning this game the defense will have to step-up and try and limit the Colts as much as possible, keep them to around 20-23 points and a Pittsburgh victory could happen.

No.5: Le'Veon Bell continuing to do everything?

Bell has been one, if not the best all-round back in the league so far this year, ranking third overall in rushing yards and adding 339 receiving yards. He has been as crucial as Brown and Ben Roethlisberger have been to the Steelers winning games, with a viable running threat, this takes away the pressure from Roethlisberger to try and do everything himself like in the past few seasons.

After a humiliating loss, 56-14 to the Atlanta Falcons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came into Pittsburgh looking to regain some dignity while trying to knock off the 2-1 Steelers. The Buccaneers took a 27-24 lead with seven seconds left in the game and did hold on to beat the Steelers. Now it’s time to look at three things learned from this game.

Mike Glennon has to be Tampa Bay’s Quarterback Going Forward

Anyone who has read any of my work lately or heard me on Monday Morning Huddle knows how I feel about the quarterback situation in Tampa Bay. Although Mike Glennon did not have the most spectacular game in the world, he did lead Tampa Bay to the win. After taking advantage of an early Pittsburgh turnover to score the first points of the game, a touchdown, Tampa Bay would only score ten total first half points while having a total of 64 yards of offense. However, Glennon and Tampa Bay looked much better in the second half with Glennon passing for 214 yards, and the touchdown that would give Tampa Bay the lead. On the season Glennon has 423 passing yards, three touchdowns, one interception that was not his fault, no fumbles and the team’s only win. Compare that to McCown who this season has 420 passing yards, two touchdowns, four interceptions, two fumbles and no wins.

Both Teams Need to Work on Penalties

The Pittsburgh Steelers had 13 penalties, most of which were of the 15-yard variety and some of which were for taunting and unsportsman-like conduct, which cost the team 125 yards. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not fare much better having nine penalties for which cost the team 50 yards. Three of Tampa Bay’s penalties were delay of game penalties due to miscommunication on the offensive line and the center’s inability to snap the ball in time. Both teams have to become more disciplined moving forward.

Pittsburgh Needs to Protect their Quarterback

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took some punishing blows during the loss to Tampa Bay and looked like he may have injured himself at one point in the game. The Steelers offensive line did a better job in the second half but in the first half Roethlisberger was sacked five times for a total loss of 26 yards.

Other Notes:

Glennon threw an interception in the third quarter which was the result of an injury to rookie wide receiver Mike Evans. The injury was said to be a groin injury and looks to be nothing serious although Evans did not play in the fourth quarter.

Next on the schedule for Tampa Bay is a game with division foe the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Next on the schedule for Pittsburgh is a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville.

After a humiliating loss, 56-14 to the Atlanta Falcons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came into Pittsburgh looking to regain some dignity while trying to knock off the 2-1 Steelers. The Buccaneers took a 27-24 lead with seven seconds left in the game and did hold on to beat the Steelers. Now it’s time to look at three things learned from this game.

Mike Glennon has to be Tampa Bay’s Quarterback Going Forward

Anyone who has read any of my work lately or heard me on Monday Morning Huddle knows how I feel about the quarterback situation in Tampa Bay. Although Mike Glennon did not have the most spectacular game in the world, he did lead Tampa Bay to the win. After taking advantage of an early Pittsburgh turnover to score the first points of the game, a touchdown, Tampa Bay would only score ten total first half points while having a total of 64 yards of offense. However, Glennon and Tampa Bay looked much better in the second half with Glennon passing for 214 yards, and the touchdown that would give Tampa Bay the lead. On the season Glennon has 423 passing yards, three touchdowns, one interception that was not his fault, no fumbles and the team’s only win. Compare that to McCown who this season has 420 passing yards, two touchdowns, four interceptions, two fumbles and no wins.

Both Teams Need to Work on Penalties

The Pittsburgh Steelers had 13 penalties, most of which were of the 15-yard variety and some of which were for taunting and unsportsman-like conduct, which cost the team 125 yards. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not fare much better having nine penalties for which cost the team 50 yards. Three of Tampa Bay’s penalties were delay of game penalties due to miscommunication on the offensive line and the center’s inability to snap the ball in time. Both teams have to become more disciplined moving forward.

Pittsburgh Needs to Protect their Quarterback

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took some punishing blows during the loss to Tampa Bay and looked like he may have injured himself at one point in the game. The Steelers offensive line did a better job in the second half but in the first half Roethlisberger was sacked five times for a total loss of 26 yards.

Other Notes:

Glennon threw an interception in the third quarter which was the result of an injury to rookie wide receiver Mike Evans. The injury was said to be a groin injury and looks to be nothing serious although Evans did not play in the fourth quarter.

Next on the schedule for Tampa Bay is a game with division foe the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Next on the schedule for Pittsburgh is a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville.

After a humiliating loss, 56-14 to the Atlanta Falcons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came into Pittsburgh looking to regain some dignity while trying to knock off the 2-1 Steelers. The Buccaneers took a 27-24 lead with seven seconds left in the game and did hold on to beat the Steelers. Now it’s time to look at three things learned from this game.

Mike Glennon has to be Tampa Bay’s Quarterback Going Forward

Anyone who has read any of my work lately or heard me on Monday Morning Huddle knows how I feel about the quarterback situation in Tampa Bay. Although Mike Glennon did not have the most spectacular game in the world, he did lead Tampa Bay to the win. After taking advantage of an early Pittsburgh turnover to score the first points of the game, a touchdown, Tampa Bay would only score ten total first half points while having a total of 64 yards of offense. However, Glennon and Tampa Bay looked much better in the second half with Glennon passing for 214 yards, and the touchdown that would give Tampa Bay the lead. On the season Glennon has 423 passing yards, three touchdowns, one interception that was not his fault, no fumbles and the team’s only win. Compare that to McCown who this season has 420 passing yards, two touchdowns, four interceptions, two fumbles and no wins.

Both Teams Need to Work on Penalties

The Pittsburgh Steelers had 13 penalties, most of which were of the 15-yard variety and some of which were for taunting and unsportsman-like conduct, which cost the team 125 yards. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not fare much better having nine penalties for which cost the team 50 yards. Three of Tampa Bay’s penalties were delay of game penalties due to miscommunication on the offensive line and the center’s inability to snap the ball in time. Both teams have to become more disciplined moving forward.

Pittsburgh Needs to Protect their Quarterback

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took some punishing blows during the loss to Tampa Bay and looked like he may have injured himself at one point in the game. The Steelers offensive line did a better job in the second half but in the first half Roethlisberger was sacked five times for a total loss of 26 yards.

Other Notes:

Glennon threw an interception in the third quarter which was the result of an injury to rookie wide receiver Mike Evans. The injury was said to be a groin injury and looks to be nothing serious although Evans did not play in the fourth quarter.

Next on the schedule for Tampa Bay is a game with division foe the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Next on the schedule for Pittsburgh is a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville.

After a humiliating loss, 56-14 to the Atlanta Falcons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came into Pittsburgh looking to regain some dignity while trying to knock off the 2-1 Steelers. The Buccaneers took a 27-24 lead with seven seconds left in the game and did hold on to beat the Steelers. Now it’s time to look at three things learned from this game.

Mike Glennon has to be Tampa Bay’s Quarterback Going Forward

Anyone who has read any of my work lately or heard me on Monday Morning Huddle knows how I feel about the quarterback situation in Tampa Bay. Although Mike Glennon did not have the most spectacular game in the world, he did lead Tampa Bay to the win. After taking advantage of an early Pittsburgh turnover to score the first points of the game, a touchdown, Tampa Bay would only score ten total first half points while having a total of 64 yards of offense. However, Glennon and Tampa Bay looked much better in the second half with Glennon passing for 214 yards, and the touchdown that would give Tampa Bay the lead. On the season Glennon has 423 passing yards, three touchdowns, one interception that was not his fault, no fumbles and the team’s only win. Compare that to McCown who this season has 420 passing yards, two touchdowns, four interceptions, two fumbles and no wins.

Both Teams Need to Work on Penalties

The Pittsburgh Steelers had 13 penalties, most of which were of the 15-yard variety and some of which were for taunting and unsportsman-like conduct, which cost the team 125 yards. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not fare much better having nine penalties for which cost the team 50 yards. Three of Tampa Bay’s penalties were delay of game penalties due to miscommunication on the offensive line and the center’s inability to snap the ball in time. Both teams have to become more disciplined moving forward.

Pittsburgh Needs to Protect their Quarterback

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took some punishing blows during the loss to Tampa Bay and looked like he may have injured himself at one point in the game. The Steelers offensive line did a better job in the second half but in the first half Roethlisberger was sacked five times for a total loss of 26 yards.

Other Notes:

Glennon threw an interception in the third quarter which was the result of an injury to rookie wide receiver Mike Evans. The injury was said to be a groin injury and looks to be nothing serious although Evans did not play in the fourth quarter.

Next on the schedule for Tampa Bay is a game with division foe the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Next on the schedule for Pittsburgh is a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville.