MasterStrategist

Keep pounding that front, Josh Jacobs looks like his old self this year

Chandler Jones and Maxx Crosby doing their part....great defense

Big drive here. Need to keep KC out of the endzone.

Fair enough, in the moment sure, but after the game I'm not sure why this is a big deal. Steelers should be focusing more on what to do with their Offensive coordinator. They have a much bigger problem there to figure out. That offense has legit talent at their skill positions, and good enough QB play, Matt Canada should be immediately fired...way underachieving.

You know this, but bears reminding about Picketts fake slide last year. Hamlin knew not to let up and his hit landed on the shoulder pad, albeit a split second late. These are snap decisions players make, neither was "Bush league", just hustle to the end of the play. Again, you know Damar and Kenny played together at Pitt, Damar isn't that type of guy/player either. Also never seen Shaq try to cheap shot/injure a player. Picketts reaction is also fine, if he feels that way. Big deal about nothing though, IMO.

Phillips is fine, he returned to the game and was on the sidelines (no treatment/etc) for the entire game.

Not directed just at you, but Bryant has been ok/nothing special. He and Emili got washed out of the middle several plays against Ravens, and he hasn't got much QB pressure. There's a reason he wasn't signed after initial cuts, if he is signed now, it's because another team has injury issues. That said, I hope he makes it back on our PS, but Zimmer is more talented.

Not 100%, but I'm referencing what is on the Bills official website. Will assume it's Jacquan, and the depth chart is misleading.

Per Joe Buscaglia, Tremaine isn't practicing today. While McKenzie is practicing, without the non-contact jersey. Very likely Tremaine is out, but good news on Isaih looking like he will play. Depth chart has Dodson listed as MLB backup, but interestingly Cam Lewis is listed as Poyers backup....that can't be right?

Minkah practiced today, albeit limited. Tomlin said early this week that a bunch of guys are dinged, but will likely play Sunday. Except Witherspoon. On your comment about our DTs, I think Ed and/or Phillips are ready this week. Bills wouldn't have cut Emili and Brewer, otherwise. Much more likely these guys gutted it out, than something off the field. It wasn't apparent when either got injured, as you said. It's totally possible we are managing reps/soreness, and both are active still. Usually sitting Wed/Thur not good news, but we don't know for certain yet. Fingers crossed they can be ready.

The Edmunds & Knox hamstrings, are sorta a mystery in terms of both finishing the game and no apparent play that theyvleft injured. Obviously will know more tomorrow. but sitting out Wed-Thur is usually not a good sign.

Yes that was the Steeler game last year. But honestly, we didn't lose that game because of some talk show/etc. We lost it because: 1. in the trenches, our OL specifically, played horrible 2. Daboll adjusted too late from our empty sets, to try running the ball/playaction under center. 3. Blocked punt for 6 4. Levi was called for a couple critical PI, on 50/50 jump balls to Claypool. Of the above, I'm hopeful Dorsey adjusts accordingly and it already helps that TJnis out for them. I'd be ready for the 50/50 passes again, Dane and Elam just need to get their heads around to make plays.

ACL I thought

One thing for certain, Pickett is going to give his playmakers a chance to make some plays. For better or worse for them, he doesn't play it conservative like Mitch. Agree, this is basically what I said in the point spread thread. Their offense has loads of talent, their oline is horrendous though. Kenny isn't a burner but he's definitely mobile and converted some drives last week (and alot at Pitt) using his legs...something to be aware of. This is the week to get the ground game and playaction going.

I think Speedy was ahead of Tavon, prior to his injury. We shall see, but that's who he'd replace on that list. I still think they'll give him at least two weeks practice time. He was inconsistent to start camp, but got rolling, so will depend which version shows up. Expect Tavon to be up this week, regardless.

They could do either option, sign to active or PS callup (only can get called up 3x tho) which wouldn't count against an active roster spot. Ultimately, I think they decide to on how close Speedy is to returning. JMO, but think the staff still sees potential and he was having a solid camp until injured in early August. If Speedy is close, my guess is they will use a PS callup on Tavon.

Disagree. If you believe in the analytics or not, you assess what has happened to that point in the game and make a decision off that... I'd go for that as well. I could list out all the reasons as to why you go for it, but it was the INT that really caused the decision to backfire. Pinning a team at their 2, in pouring rain is usually not a bad decision. I'm convinced Josh drives us for a TD, if they kick that FG.

I noticed him getting completely washed out of the middle, on several big runs by Ravens in 1st half. I think he and Brewer will latch onto someone's PS eventually, injury or otherwise, they are young guys who have some potential.

Entire defense stepped up. That 2nd-4th down sequence were 3 plays of the game...something that we might look back on later in year as super critical. Milano, Hamlin, Poyer superb there! And the pass rush containing Lamar as well/getting hands up to make it difficult for him to see Duvernay.

Also hopefully a good sign that Jordan Phillips and/or Ed Oliver will be returning this week. Other upcoming roster moves: 1. Crowder likely to IR 2. Eligible to come off IR/PUP: Speedy and Tre, starting this week My guess is Tavon is signed to active roster (filling Crowder spot), and that Speedy returns to practice this week (will have 3 weeks to activate him). Tre, pure guess is that he'll start practicing over the bye week and potential return for Packers SNF.

Thought that was Dane on a corner blitz...very possible I'm mistaken tho

It's a good one, so I will. The point is nobody should be taking the Steelers lightly, they came in and upset us LY (+7 point dogs). Should be attacking their Mlbs, that is a big weakness for them.

Comment was about Tj Watt, who will be out this week

Thought Steelers mostly rushed just 4 last year? It wasn't until late in game, that we decided to stop going empty and run with Motor. Lots of great connections in this game: 1. Brothers: Tremaine and Terrel. Although Terrel may have suffered a concussion 2. Pitt Boys: Dane and Hamlin, both local Pitt kids & college, going against their childhood team 3. Levi / Trubisky return: Mitch likely won't be playing, but Levi's 1st game back in B-lo. 4. Coaching buds: Tomlin and McDermott former college teammates 5. Rivalry: in past few yrs, this has been a contentious battle and 1st game Pitt will play Buffalo without Ben since 2004

One INT was a 50/50 jump ball to Claypool that took a weird bounce, and another was the hail Mary to end the game. Kenny is going to start, and I'm more concerned about their weapons than him. Johnson, Claypool, Najee, Freiermuth, and Pickens is a complete group. Trenches will decide this one.