Weekly Spotlight
The Raiders Offense Vs The Steelers Defense
Joe Maass: The Raiders offense normally wouldn’t match up but with Jason Campbell playing well the past few weeks it really opens up what the Raiders can do. Luis Murphy should be back and Jacoby Ford blew up before the bye. They also have a great running game led by Darren McFadden. Teams have been moving the ball very well through the air on the Steelers in recent weeks but Jason Campbell isn’t Drew Brees or Tom Brady. The Steelers have some playmakers on defense and when Troy Polamalu gets going he can disrupt any game plan.
Dr Jamez: Jason Campbell isn’t Drew Brees or Tom Brady?! Since when?!
The Raiders Defense Vs The Steelers Offense
Dr. Jamez: The Raiders defense hasn’t been the problem the passed few years. Nnamdi Asomugha will lead a stacked defensive back corps that should have no problem man covering Pittsburgh’s lack luster wide receivers which will easily allow the Raiders to stop Rashard Mendenhall and let Richard Seymour be in Roethlisberger’s stupid sexual assault face all day.
Joe Maass: I’m really not sure how they get a play call in with Ben smelling so bad….
Special Teams
Dr. Jamez: The Steelers had trouble with special team last year, they’ve gotten a bit better in kick and punt coverage but with all the injuries you’re likely to see that decline again. Also this week the Steelers let veteran kicker Jeff Reed take his wife beating duties full time and signed Shaun Suisham who you’ll remember from Washington as the worst kicker ever.
Joe Maass: Jacoby Ford is a weapon in the return game and was able to score in the Raiders last game, he could be a factor.
The Bottom Line
Joe Maass: The deck does look stacked in the Raiders favor but they are still lining up vs. a very good Steelers football team. It’s clear the injuries along both lines are taking their toll on the Steelers and I think that will continue this week when the Raiders win.
Dr Jamez: I’m surprised anyone is picking the Steelers to win this game. The Raiders are hot right now and coming off a bye I think without those factors normally you could make the case that the Steelers are the better team but with so many question marks I can’t see how Pittsburgh can make it out alive.
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