Post by #17 Admin on Sept 29, 2013 8:00:50 GMT
Both teams are heading into this one on 0-3.
The Steelers will be hoping to inhibit the threat of Running Back Adrian Peterson. Peterson has averaged just 2.9 yards per rush since his 78 yard TD carry in week one. The Steelers defensive line won't be reading too much into stats this weekend as they aim to stop the NFL's current MVP running riot in front of a Wembley sell out crowd. They will need to assert plenty of pressure on Matt Cassel if they want any success in defending against AP. Currently sitting at 22nd in the League against the run, Steelers may start with the possibly two rookie linebackers Vince Williams and Kion Wilson.
Le'Veon Bell will start today has Coach Tomlin has stated that the only way to get him fit is for Bell to play games.
Ben Rothlisbeger will be hoping to take care of the ball much better in today's game. Turnovers have been an issue for the Steelers this season, this played a part in the loss to the Bears last week.
The Steelers have only had coaches since 1969 and coach Tomlin has the fourth quickest start to 60 victories in NFL history. He will surely be firing his players up today as the black and yellow seek their first win of the season.
As the Steelers will be trying to stop him, Matt Cassel and the Vikings offensive line will be hoping that Adrian Peterson finds some form for some much needed ball carriage. If the pocket protects Cassel then AP and Kyle Rudolph have the ability to really hurt their opponents. Cassel has already had one over the Steelers with a much weaker Chief's side.
The Vikings defensive line will really need to pressure Rothlisberger which is something they failed to do last week against Brian Hoyer. Jared Allen will be aiming to do just that. Rothilsberger versus Allen is going to be a key match up this evening.
Key men
Steelers - Ben Rothlisberger, he will need to show his leadership and experience today.
Vikings - Adrian Peterson, he will be eager to show his awesome ability.
The Steelers will be hoping to inhibit the threat of Running Back Adrian Peterson. Peterson has averaged just 2.9 yards per rush since his 78 yard TD carry in week one. The Steelers defensive line won't be reading too much into stats this weekend as they aim to stop the NFL's current MVP running riot in front of a Wembley sell out crowd. They will need to assert plenty of pressure on Matt Cassel if they want any success in defending against AP. Currently sitting at 22nd in the League against the run, Steelers may start with the possibly two rookie linebackers Vince Williams and Kion Wilson.
Le'Veon Bell will start today has Coach Tomlin has stated that the only way to get him fit is for Bell to play games.
Ben Rothlisbeger will be hoping to take care of the ball much better in today's game. Turnovers have been an issue for the Steelers this season, this played a part in the loss to the Bears last week.
The Steelers have only had coaches since 1969 and coach Tomlin has the fourth quickest start to 60 victories in NFL history. He will surely be firing his players up today as the black and yellow seek their first win of the season.
As the Steelers will be trying to stop him, Matt Cassel and the Vikings offensive line will be hoping that Adrian Peterson finds some form for some much needed ball carriage. If the pocket protects Cassel then AP and Kyle Rudolph have the ability to really hurt their opponents. Cassel has already had one over the Steelers with a much weaker Chief's side.
The Vikings defensive line will really need to pressure Rothlisberger which is something they failed to do last week against Brian Hoyer. Jared Allen will be aiming to do just that. Rothilsberger versus Allen is going to be a key match up this evening.
Key men
Steelers - Ben Rothlisberger, he will need to show his leadership and experience today.
Vikings - Adrian Peterson, he will be eager to show his awesome ability.