Friday, December 19, 2008

Steelers vs. Titans: AFC championship preview?

Well, it has been talked about for weeks, and this Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers visit Nashville to play the Titans in what many are considering an AFC championship game preview. I don't know about that, but this game has a terrific opportunity to be a blockbuster.

Both teams excel on defense. The Steelers have ranked near the top of all NFL defensive categories for most of the season, and the Titans haven't been far behind. This game will likely come down to two or three big plays. The team that makes them will win.

Injuries and general inconsistency have plagued the Steelers' offensive line all year. On the other hand, the offensive line has been one of the Titans biggest strengths. Chris Johnson has already rushed for more than 1,000 years and LenDale White has more than 700 yards.

The Steelers are a good team, and their rabid fan base will likely find ways into LP Field that will make Titans' fans upset. However, they won't win.

The pick: Tennessee 20 Pittsburgh 14

Other picks: Dallas over Baltimore, Atlanta over Minnesota, New England over Arizona, Denver over Buffalo, Chicago over Green Bay

Last week: 4-2 (.667), Overall: 57-32 (.640)

1 comment:

Chris Martin said...

Titans 31 Steelers 14. The Steelers had opportunities in the first half to seize control of the game but failed. The Titans took advantage of big plays and the Steelers didn't. It's that simple.