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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.The OP is suggesting that the best player is Bell rather than Brown.
Bell won't get 100+ yards imo. The defense is very good at stopping the run and they will be up for the challenge of stopping that running game.
I'm more concerned about Bell taking a wheel route for first downs. The Pats have been vulnerable to pass catching backs.... let's hope they are just as prepared for that.
I would LOVE to have someone break down the inside run game of the Steelers that does so well. On the broadcast they pointed out that they always create 2 double teams and let Bell react off them. One quick way to combat that is to move your DL on the snap of the ball. It makes it difficult to create double teams. The downside is that it can open gaps IF your LB's are less than perfect in their discipline. So it isn't something you want to do every play. Rushing your DL upfield also has its pit falls if a tackle is missed or a gap not filled. But it can be effective in small doses.
They're both going to make plays, but yes, I'd imagine that Brown will have Butler and safety help, while Chung plays closer to the line and spies Bell. As you said, there will be an attempt at limiting both of them, but I also think that the OP is correct in his assessment of Bell's likely prioritization from the defense, at least in 1a and 1b terms, anyway.Hmmm...I don't see why they can't shut down both Bell and Brown, considering the total lack of confidence between Ben and the rest of those JAGs. I normally wouldn't think you could take away two superstars, but Pittsburgh sure has looked terrible in offense many times, especially o
n the road.
Possibly, but as you know, it would depend on the specifics.Even if Bell runs for 125 or so, that is more than manageable.
The OP is suggesting that the best player is Bell rather than Brown.
Kansas city seemed to slow him down when they pinched together on the line. Not really a fan of the dancing with the stars approach. Talented guy with pass/run, though.
Bell is going to get his yards, no matter what. He's just that kind of player. He’s the first player in NFL history to average both 100 yards rushing and 50 yards receiving per game. And the Patriots have not stopped him from accumulating yardages on the ground and on t. Bell had 149 total yards in the Week 7 game, and 139 in a 2013 game. But the Patriots won both games, by an average of 17.5 points, because they minimized Bell’s big plays and blanketed Brown with deep safety coverage.
Mike is right, but having Chung close enough to provide run support is gonna be pivotal.
Is it readonable to expect us to play the run, and still leave enough defenders in coverage to double-team Antonio Brown?
Here's another thing no one is talking about. Landrys performance at home was about what Bens performance has been on the road.
He's saying Ben has crazy splits.???
Not sure I follow, Viper
He's saying Ben has crazy splits.
116.7 at home. 78.4 on the road. Landry Jones vs. NE was 76.6.
116.7 would be second in the league. He's been great at home.
78.4 would be 27th. Between Blake Bortles and Case Keenum. He's been horrible.
FWIW his ratings were 105.7 at home, 86.0 on the road last year. 114.8, 91.0 the year before.
So this is a trend although it's exacerbated this year.
Brady ? 112.6 at home, 111.9 on the road.
Ben's road opponents ?
Bengals, Bills, Colts, Browns, Ravens, Dolphins, Eagles, Redskins.