Three Keys to Victory in Foxborough

       

To take down the Pittsburgh Steelers the Pats will have to do three things. Protect, pressure, get open. 

Protection: Protection is vital to the game. If Brady's is not on his feet it usually means a big L will be placed in the win/loss category. The Patriots #5 ranked offensive lines has been impressive this season but it must stay consistent which it has failed to do when against the Bills, Jets (week 7), Dolphins (1st half), and especially Cincinatti. Nate Solder has been absolutely solid at LT but Dan Connolly G/C has just seemed like he doesn't know what he's doing at times. Keep Brady on his feet your probability of winning the game nearly 100%. 

Get Open: This receiving core has got to get open. The Pats have showed signs of great progression and then they dud it. After the Pats beat the Saints let's be honest most people thought the Pats had it all together. Well we know that not to be true and Rex Ryan would concur as soon as he finishes his south beach diet bar. Dobson, Thompkins and yes even Amendola have got to step it up because Gronk can't do it all by himself. 

Pressure: The Steelers Offensive Line is one that is in the middle of the pack but has struggled very recently even more. Get to Roethlisberger and wrap him up (can't stress that enough). Bill Belichick said "He's the toughest and hardest to bring down at the QB position in the NFL" Roethlisberger stands tall at 6"5 and 241 pounds. If Chandler Jones, Ninkovich and yup even rookie Logan Ryan can get to the QB this game is in the Pats favor. 

Prediction: Patriots 31-Steelers 17