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Wait a minute…10.2 pts per 4th quarter isn’t good?
Let us take a look at the Texans.
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I realize that this is all about $$$$, but if they can play 3 games on Sunday, why can't they play 3 games on Saturday?
I kept digging to find points observations:
Texans are the 4th quarter king the Steelers better not let up if they happen to find themselves leading late.
Texans should be affected by weather which could be in the Steelers favor.
The Steelers should want to try to win the TOP in this one the less of their QB on the field the better.
I see they give up 4 yards on average against the run. So jumbo package and use Gainwell on short passes. AARon gets the ball out quicker than anyone. So use that strength and play action pass if they crowd the box. Move the chains and don’t be afraid to take 3 points.
On D clearly the strength of the Texans is their passing game. So knowing that scheme to it. Mix up your blitzes and max protect against the pass.
Texans are the 4th quarter king the Steelers better not let up if they happen to find themselves leading late.
Texans should be affected by weather which could be in the Steelers favor.
The Steelers should want to try to win the TOP in this one the less of their QB on the field the better.
I see they give up 4 yards on average against the run. So jumbo package and use Gainwell on short passes. AARon gets the ball out quicker than anyone. So use that strength and play action pass if they crowd the box. Move the chains and don’t be afraid to take 3 points.
On D clearly the strength of the Texans is their passing game. So knowing that scheme to it. Mix up your blitzes and max protect against the pass.
Play to win...Do not play not to lose. The Steelers should not live in Tomlin's fears, especially if they want to win a playoff game. Tomlin's job is secure, so he has nothing to lose by playing to win.
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Exactly. While they're the home team, they're also an underdog. Scheme things up on defense and don't just expect Watt to win one-on-one matchups. Keep doing things that allow Highsmith to dominate. Heyward and Benton have been terrific on the defensive line. I think they can disrupt Stroud, just don't expect our guys to play like superheros and win every matchup.
Offensively, I would really like to see Warren get at least 20 touches. If he's running well, get him a career high in carries. And please use Pat Freiermuth before the 4th quarter. Let's not try to win this game forcing targets to MVS. Get the ball to DK, Freiermuth, Warren, Gainwell.