Week 11 Raiders vs Steelers Gameday Thread

[RaiderX]

(5-4)

VS


(6-2)

Keys on Offense
Get the passing game going with the run. Steelers are a tough team to run on but we must be physical up front.
Use the blitz against them. Utilize the screen pass with DMC out of the backfield
RBs need to pick up the Heavy blitz. Oline needs to keep JC upright and get the ball to his receivers.
Receivers need to get separation. With Ford stepping up and Murphy, Miller and possibly Chaz returning we need to attack their secondary, but avoid dangerous throws near Troy.
LIMIT PENALTIES!!


Keys on Defense
Get to Ben and keep him down. Big strong guy that breaks tackles and makes you pay outside the pocket. O Line is bad and we are 2nd in the league in sacks.
Secondary needs to play strong. If Ben gets free out of the pocket there will be open guys and big plays. Limit Wallace and Miller. Blitz the safeties every now and then.
Shut down Mendenhall. make them a throwing team and with that O Line pressure the QB.

Win 4 in a row and renew the Rivalry!
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[Elsinore Raider]

I think we beat them last year behind the big EYEbrow, and we can beat them again! we have to get good play outta campbell, veldheer, and our def line needs to continue to play lights out.

6 and 4 sounds really good to this raider fan

[BayArea07]

Nice writeup X. You summarized the match up perfectly.

Most defenses will eventually get worn down by the 2nd half if you play solid defense and stay committed to the run game. Run DMC should be the biggest staple in the game plan. But I wouldn't be surprised to see the offense air it out a little with Miller, Murphy and possibly Schilens returning against a Steelers defense that plays the run much better then it plays the pass. Aside from Troy, I'm not impressed with their coverage. Ike Taylor showed last season that he could be beaten badly, and I don't think their secondary matches up very well athletically.

Of course the key to being able to pass is picking up their great blitzes well, but they did fine in that area against the Steelers last season, and the protection has only gotten better since then. Jason Campbell needs to be confident, and decisive/quick passing the ball.
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[Dat Raider]

Great thread and write up. Much better than mine...

Dat
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RIP Al Davis. Thank you for this team.

We NEED to trade back and acquire more picks! Please Allah!... And Reggie

[pnies20]

You guys got this. As a Browns fan who has been rooting for you guys on the side, I hope you beat up on the stoolers for us. McFadden for 100 yards
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Trent Richardson please!!!

[Dat Raider]

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[Dat Raider]

[rodya]

this will be an interesting game. i watched the steelers/bengals, and one thing is for sure. they are EXTREMELY tough to run on. that being said, i like our chances. for one, people say how physical the steelers are, how they hit you, how they beat you up, blah, blah, blah, but guess what. we're PHYSICAL too, baby!! the steelers are going to have a tough time scoring against our defense. our line is going to dominate their offensive line. you watch. the steelers don't score alot of points. they grind out wins by scoring enough and then stopping you. the bengals gave that game away with turnovers.
what we need to do is score early and often. we need explosive plays. if we can keep them honest by running enough, we have the ability to stretch them out and take shots down the field. hopefully, zach miller will be back. he's such a weapon downfield. our receivers have the type of speed that gives the steelers problems. if we can make their linebackers turn and cover, marcel reece can have a HUGE impact on the game. the key is to get up early and do enough to stay there. i don't think it will be a high scoring game, but if we can get into the mid 20's, i really like our chances. c'mon raiders!!! let's get healthy and punch them in the mouth all game!!!

[Silver&Black88]

[SPaceGhost]

Here's something I noticed about that Bengals game, and games before that from the Steelers... they like to go deep, and teams that go deep on us have had good success. They have a WR that specializes in that, Mike Wallace, and the dude is pretty fast. We have to keep that dude from making the big play, and Ben is pretty good at going deep. He'll look off safeties to uncover his man, Branch/Huff/Mitchell/Brown have to be careful to not get sucked in. If we keep them from getting the deep ball I have full faith and confidence in our winning this game because they sure won't run on us for much. Keep the turnovers to a minimum and get a couple for ourselves and this is a winable game.

[Oaktown]

Hue needs to have a real good game plan in line for Pitt.

I think the best thing is to spread Pitt's 34 defense out. If we put more WR's on the field they will be forced to take off LB's with CB's

Screen game should be a huge part of the offense to counter them from blitzing.

On defense the front 4 needs to get after Ben and bring him down. If they can pressure him we can force a few bad balls. We have had luck against him before.

[rodya]

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[SPaceGhost]