A Look Ahead to BUF

[NorthCoast]

Expect that the Steelers will be almost exclusively in nickel and dime defenses when playing BUF. BUF ran 11 personnel about 70% of the time last season (6th in NFL), and 10 personnel (4 WRs) 15% (2nd in NFL). If the Steelers can't find a pass rush it's gonna be a long day at the office for the secondary and could get out of hand quickly. I don't know what magic Butler will have up his sleeve but it better be Houdini-like cause what we saw in preseason ain't gonna cut it. The slot CB is gonna get carved like a Thanksgiving day turkey.

Best bet is for the PIT O to stay on the field in long drives.

[papillon]

Expect that the Steelers will be almost exclusively in nickel and dime defenses when playing BUF. BUF ran 11 personnel about 70% of the time last season (6th in NFL), and 10 personnel (4 WRs) 15% (2nd in NFL). If the Steelers can't find a pass rush it's gonna be a long day at the office for the secondary and could get out of hand quickly. I don't know what magic Butler will have up his sleeve but it better be Houdini-like cause what we saw in preseason ain't gonna cut it. The slot CB is gonna get carved like a Thanksgiving day turkey.

Best bet is for the PIT O to stay on the field in long drives.

I would like the Steelers chances against Buffalo around game 4 or 5 rather than right out of the gate, that way the offensive line has had a chance to work together and gel as a unit and Ben knows what to expect.

Pappy

[feltdizz]

I would like the Steelers chances against Buffalo around game 4 or 5 rather than right out of the gate, that way the offensive line has had a chance to work together and gel as a unit and Ben knows what to expect.

Pappy

I like the tough game out of the gate. While Buffalo is predicted to be a top team this year I think most teams need a few weeks to get into a groove.

[Steel Maniac]

I would like the Steelers chances against Buffalo around game 4 or 5 rather than right out of the gate, that way the offensive line has had a chance to work together and gel as a unit and Ben knows what to expect.

Pappy

I agree with you.

[papillon]

I like the tough game out of the gate. While Buffalo is predicted to be a top team this year I think most teams need a few weeks to get into a groove.

Well, you'll get your wish, it's a tough game out of the gate. I hope you're right and the Bills struggle a bit to find a groove.

Pappy

[Northern_Blitz]

I think this is a game we only win if we're like +2 in the turnover battle. A DTD or one from ST would be nice too.

I think Buffalo will be really good. And I think our O-line won't be good in week one (but hopefully later in the season). And I think it will be hard for us to put up point with poor line play.

Hoping to be wrong, but expecting to get heckled by my colleagues who are almost exclusively Bills fans over here.

[Steel Maniac]

I think this is a game we only win if we're like +2 in the turnover battle. A DTD or one from ST would be nice too.

I think Buffalo will be really good. And I think our O-line won't be good in week one (but hopefully later in the season). And I think it will be hard for us to put up point with poor line play.

Hoping to be wrong, but expecting to get heckled by my colleagues who are almost exclusively Bills fans over here.

Not to mention what happens when the Bills go 4 wide receiver formation on us and we get to see what type of quality depth we really have in the secondary.

[feltdizz]

Well, you'll get your wish, it's a tough game out of the gate. I hope you're right and the Bills struggle a bit to find a groove.

Pappy

While I think Buffalo has the edge for obvious reasons these first few games tend to be a bit weird for most teams.

Teams change every year and new strengths and weaknesses pop up.

I wouldn’t be one bit surprised if we aren’t “as bad” and they aren’t “as good” as most believe.

but anything can happen and we might get taken to the woodshed. I’m hoping we rise to the occasion.

["BuzzNuter"]

I'm not sure we can put up a pass rush. They will be able to double Heyward w/o Tuitt. Watt I don't know what to expect? If we win it will be by 35-27 or we get lucky with TO s. I don't have confidence in this game.

[NorthCoast]

While I think Buffalo has the edge for obvious reasons these first few games tend to be a bit weird for most teams.

Teams change every year and new strengths and weaknesses pop up.

I wouldn’t be one bit surprised if we aren’t “as bad” and they aren’t “as good” as most believe.

but anything can happen and we might get taken to the woodshed. I’m hoping we rise to the occasion.

PIT is a 6.5 dog right now which isn't the worst matchup but it's a pretty healthy margin for a Wk1 game where, as you say, nobody knows nuttin.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Probably a top 5 opponent, on the road, season opener, that would be tough the best of times. Throw in the injury to Tuitt, a very inexperienced line, a new offense just installed, and the usual slow start that this team is known for, and it looks like a long afternoon ahead in Orchard Park.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

PIT is a 6.5 dog right now which isn't the worst matchup but it's a pretty healthy margin for a Wk1 game where, as you say, nobody knows nuttin.

I often do survival pools and week 1 is notorious for taking a lot of people out. Normally there is at least one big upset the first week and often much bigger than a 6.5 point dog.

[whisper]

I like the tough game out of the gate. While Buffalo is predicted to be a top team this year I think most teams need a few weeks to get into a groove.

Bills O looked scary dominant with Allen in. I think they are going to hang 35 plus on us. Our DBs are going to get torched.

[Mr.wizard]

Steelers 42 - Bills 17

[feltdizz]

Steelers 42 - Bills 17

That is what I’m talking about!!!