Week 5 is upon us, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to host the Indianapolis Colts in a critical matchup for two teams knotted at 2-2. This isn’t just another Sunday; it’s a chance to get above .500 and start building some real momentum. Before kickoff, though, fans are buzzing with some tough questions about the team’s direction and what’s going to happen on the field.
That Trade Talk Is STILL Driving Us Crazy, But At Least Pickett’s Gone!
Honestly, the trade discussions never really go away, right? Some folks are still comparing every move to that wild Claypool trade, but come on, the Bears ridiculously overpaid for Claypool; that was a one-off disaster. As for the other recent moves, you know I was doing cartwheels when they finally traded Pickett. That was obviously the right call at the time. Moving Broderick Jones also made total sense since they weren’t planning on keeping him anyway, so getting something for him was smart. But here’s where it gets frustrating: not keeping Porter. They should have just given him a normal NFL contract, guaranteed money past the first year. That’s classic Art Rooney II for you, always finding a way to make us scratch our heads.
This D-Line Battle Is Gonna Be NASTY, And Indy’s Tackles Are In For A LONG Day
Alright, let’s talk about where this game is going to be won: up front. On paper, both defensive lines are just flat-out superior to their opposing offensive lines. We’re talking about a serious advantage here. Just look at the Colts’ left tackle, Bernhard Raimann; he had a rough time last week against Washington, giving up three pressures and a sack. And right tackle Jalen Travis? He’s allowed a whopping 15 pressures this season, which is the fourth most in the entire league! You think T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, and Alex Highsmith aren’t absolutely salivating at that? Our guys should be able to get to Daniel Jones all day long. Now, don’t get it twisted, the Colts’ interior with Grover Stewart and DeForest Buckner is going to be a handful, but that edge pressure is where we can really feast.
So, how do the Steelers attack these guys? Simple: shut down the run. It’s supposed to be raining all game, which means the Colts are going to try and feed Jonathan Taylor until he’s bursting. But here’s the good news: the Steelers are sixth in stuffed runs and have only allowed three rushing scores all season. If they can limit Taylor and force Daniel Jones to beat them through the air, especially with Jamel Dean ruled OUT for us and Jalen Ramsey saying there’s a disconnect with players and coaches, we’re in good shape. Plus, Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. is out multiple weeks, and we’ve opened DeShon Elliott’s activation window. This is our chance.
This Week 5 battle isn’t just another game. With both teams at 2-2, it’s a chance for the Steelers to finally get above .500 and show what they’re truly made of. Let’s hope that D-line comes out hungry and shuts down Taylor early, giving us something to really cheer about by the final whistle!
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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