Pittsburgh Steelers: Line in the sand says ‘man up’

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a 46 yard reception in the first quarter during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a 46 yard reception in the first quarter during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers plays the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers plays the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Young Gun vs. H.O.F. (Hall of Famer)  

Dereck Carr and Big Ben are the focal points of this matchup, because defenses in this day in age have digressed to become minimal consumers of time on the football field. Scoring is through the roof across the league with so many “protections” for offensive players. You can literally breathe on an offensive player and have the “zebras” (game officials) throw their dirty laundry (penalty flag) onto the field.

Then the play calling is on speed as teams are throwing the ball almost combined eighty times a game, if not more. Therefore, “Young Gun” the Steelers know you aint got nothing to lose and your playing with “house money”; but, Big Ben needs this game to put the team back on track. With a suspect running game that the Steelers will try to camouflage, the game is squarely on Big Ben’s shoulders.

Thanks for participating “Young Gun,” there’s lovely parting gifts at the door.

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