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How the Chargers can beat the Steelers on Sunday night

Boltmaster Written by Boltmaster, Friday October 02 2009
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This might be more wishful thinking than reality but here it goes. I actually think the Chargers have a decent shot in this game. 

 

 

The Steelers have won the last 13 meetings against the Bolts in Pittsburgh and the logical bet is that they will make it 14. However I think they are more vulnerable right now than they have been in the recent past and here’s why.

 

First and foremost is the absence of Troy Polamalu. With the possible exception of Ray Lewis, Polamalu is arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. With him out, the Steelers’ secondary is much more susceptible to the pass and I expect Philip Rivers to take full advantage of that.

 

The Chargers receiving corps is looking better and better, I think Vincent Jackson is due for a breakout game in front of a national audience. Secondly, the weather will most likely not be a factor. If you are from a warm weather city and you have to play at Pittsburgh, you definitely want to do it as early in the season as possible. I’ll take the early October weather in the Steel city over late December any day of the week.

 

Third, the Steelers are in a bit of a slump, I mean come on, they lost to the Bengals last week. You could make the case that they are suffering from a Super Bowl hangover and have become a bit complacent and distracted. After all, Ben Roethlisberger is going to be moonlighting as a professional wrestler the day after the game.

 

Finally, I think this game will be won in the air as opposed to the ground and that favors the Chargers. Both LaDanian Tomlinson and Willie Parker are banged up and so I don’t see either being a huge factor. The Steelers have a good passing game, but their real strength seems to be the run, especially if they can get an early lead and control the clock with the ground game.

 

I remember the playoff game last year and the time of possession was really lopsided in the Steelers’ favor. If the game turns into a shootout I think the Chargers might have a slight advantage.

 

Even with all that being said, the Chargers will have to play a very good game to come home with a victory. I have more respect for the Steelers organization than any other franchise in the league. They are off to a slow start but they are way too good not to turn things around eventually. I’m just hoping that it takes another week or two before they turn the corner on the season.    


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