Sep 27, 2013; London, United Kingdom; General view of a Pittsburgh Steelers helmet at practice at the London Wasps rugby club practice facility at the Twyford Avenue sports ground in preparation for the NFL International Series game against the Minnesota Vikings. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New Orleans Saints at Heinz Field Sunday afternoon. The Steelers (7-4) will look to keep pace with the rest of the AFC North as it does not look like any of the other three teams are in jeopardy of losing this Sunday (except maybe the Ravens) let alone tanking for the rest of the season. Every game is a must win at this point if they want to remain in control of their own fate.
The Saints will most certainly give them a run. A 4-7 the remarkably sit in prime position to win the NFC South division if they can get their act together… or not… it’s not like any team in that division is good enough to win much of anything. This is far from a trap game for the Steelers since the Saints have something to play for in the last quarter or the season. This has the makings of a barn burner. If the Steelers defense can’t hold back Drew Brees, then Ben Roethlisberger will need to attack an equally weak Saints defense. Should be fun to watch unfold if not entirely nerve-racking.
The Steelers and Saints will be on FOX as their single game of the week and will be watched by the majority of the country. Unfortunately, they’ve also drawn Thom Brennaman and Donovan McNabb as the play by play and commentator. Yoi. McNabb is one of the more outspoken commentators out there in NFL broadcasting, but it’s kind of a dumb outspoken. Better get ready to hit the mute and tune into Billy and the boys.