Toughest Matchup for the Packers?

[Kiwon]

Offense or Defense, what's the toughest matchup that the Packers will have with the Steelers?

[Bossman641]

I'd say Mendenhall.

Roethlisberger is good but he has more of a knack for making big plays at the right time rather than consistently moving the ball. Shut down Mendenhall and make Big Ben beat the secondary.

[MadtownPacker]

I dont think any of their RBs can handle the Packers D. They all seem small and do a lot of bouncing around which the Pack seems to neutralize well. Bad Ben's scrambling/dodging ability will be key because it can slow down the Pack pass rush which has been killer.

[Joemailman]

Steelers have the NFL's #1 run defense. MM has done a good job late in the year of sticking with he run, but his patience will be tested.

[MadtownPacker]

Steelers have the NFL's #1 run defense. MM has done a good job late in the year of sticking with he run, but his patience will be tested.

This game isnt going to be won on the Packers running the ball it is going to be won on ARod's arm and the WRs' hands. At least that is how I am seeing it. With the said I like the Pack's chances in the nice perfect weather stadium.

[gbgary]

This game isnt going to be won on the Packers running the ball it is going to be won on ARod's arm and the WRs' hands. At least that is how I am seeing it. With the said I like the Pack's chances in the nice perfect weather stadium.

yup. got to get the steelers back into coverage and away from the line of scrimage. we'll do that passing...then the run will open up. our strength is passing so i pray mm doesn't get stuck in the run mode too much. he worries me that way.

[imscott72]

I'm going to go with the Steelers front 7 against our OL. Better hope like hell Clifton is 100%. We won't run on them much, and I expect them to come after Arod hard. We can't get him knocked around back there.

[gbgary]

I'm going to go with the Steelers front 7 against our OL. Better hope like hell Clifton is 100%. We won't run on them much, and I expect them to come after Arod hard. We can't get him knocked around back there.

if they're giving up yards in big chunks they won't be blitzing very much. their secondary can be had.

[packers11]

I just re-watched the whole game from last year, they have the exact same front 7... If Aaron gets time, he will tear up this secondary that solely relies on pressure... These cornerbacks are not like the ones we have were they can be left on islands for a long period of time, they need to get to the QB ASAP if not they are in deep shit...

I say go 3-4-5 WR set's a lot of the game... We should have the ATL Gameplan for Pitt...

[ND72]

I'm going to go with the Steelers front 7 against our OL. Better hope like hell Clifton is 100%. We won't run on them much, and I expect them to come after Arod hard. We can't get him knocked around back there.

My fear

[Kiwon]

My fear

Yeah, A-Rod's got to get rid of the ball quick. The blitz pick-up will be so key.

[Freak Out]

Trench warfare...keeping Arod upright will be the toughest fight.

[Fritz]

Big Bad Ben Worthlessburger's ability to get out of trouble and make plays. That's the challenge. Guys are gonna have to stay in their lanes, which means fewer paths to the QB and more time. And when the Packers blitz, anyone who gets to the QB better hang on to that mofo. Come in under control, grab him, and hang on and wait for help.

[bobblehead]

Big Bad Ben Worthlessburger's ability to get out of trouble and make plays. That's the challenge. Guys are gonna have to stay in their lanes, which means fewer paths to the QB and more time. And when the Packers blitz, anyone who gets to the QB better hang on to that mofo. Come in under control, grab him, and hang on and wait for help.

This. Ben tends too hold the ball too long, but has always gotten away with it due to the above. Stay in the lanes, collapse the pocket on him and don't give him anywhere to escape...strangely much like playing Vick.

[Pugger]

I watched the replay of the game last season last night on the NFL Network and the difference in our defense today compared with last year's is striking. Raji is much more of a force up the middle and T. Williams is now a true cover corner. Shields is head and shoulders better than Bell and Bush back there too. I can't see the Steelers racking up passing yards like they did last time. If I were the Steelers I'd be more fearful of Rodgers and company. In that game Tomlin even opted for a onside kick try rather than trust his D to stop our passing attack. It didn't work and really too quickly did James Jones score yet another TD and gave Big Ben time to move down the field and throw the winning TD pass at the 'gun'.