Bills 43 – Steelers 19
It’s been the same story all camp and preseason for the Steelers defense. They can’t stop the run between the tackles and can’t defend the pass in the middle of the field.
E.J. Manuel and the Buffalo Bills led offense played without their entire starting wide receiver corps and still looked like the 2000 Rams up against the Steelers first team D.
On the Bills first play from scrimmage, Fred Jackson gashed (right guard) the Steelers for a 41 yard gain to the Steelers two yard line, setting up a one yard Jackson touchdown two plays later.
The Bills went three plays, 43 yards on their opening drive score.
Buffalo’s next drive the Bills would again only need three plays to cap off an 80 yard touchdown drive.
Manuel connected with Marquise Goodwin for a 16 yard gain on first down and following a delay a game penalty, Manuel connected with Charles Clay for a 67 yard touchdown through the air on 2nd and 13.
On a deep slant in the middle field, Vince Williams and Shamarko Thomas had a miscue in coverage as Clay caught the ball at the Steelers 40 and took it to the house.
The Steelers inability to defend the middle of field is getting worse by the week and Thomas is often front and center of the Steelers struggles in that critical area.
The Bills racked up on the day 542 yards and 27 first downs.
“Not the type of performance we were looking for,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said afterwards, also indicating the performance was disturbing.
COSTLY INJURY
Kicker Garrett Hartley suffered a hamstring injury that the Steelers initially fear is serious enough that will sideline him for To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
MARTAVIS BRYANT SHOW
Martavis Bryant had himself a first half.
3 Receptions for 138 yards and 1 touchdown on three targets. Bryant who hauled in a 63 yard pass from Michael Vick, averaged 46 yards per reception.
MIKE VICK’S DAY
Michael Vick can still throw the ball like he’s 25 when it comes to arm strength. Vick entered play on the Steelers third offensive series and on Vick’s first play of scrimmage he threw a 63 yard strike to Martavis Bryant.
Vick played two series going 4/5 for 106 yards, posting a 118.8 QB ratng.
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That clown npl hasn’t been on today first time since this site been modified. Probably that fat fuck is busy tying his hot dog cart somewhere safe due to the Strom Florida is having
The Steelers will be adjusting the game sliders this season if they can. If not, they’re going to need to score at least 50 points a game to have a chance.
Scary thing is for last year they had five games where they scored less than 21 points with 3 of them being under 14 pts (some less than 9 points). Yes they had a few games over 30+ but a lot fell in the mid 20s. For as high powered as that is that will not cut it with this lame duck defense.
Ile and troy seriously need to retire, they’re so slow.
it’s only been a few days and the likes and dislikes are already like Yahoo. This is a funny comment and you had a minus 1. Geez people, have a sense of humor!
It seriously, this is all Lebeau’s fault
Don’t worry guys, I’m sure Yinzer will be here shortly to tell us how great all these guys actually are and that this is all by design so that teams will think we suck on D when were actually great.
5-1 simple dustin
but it was Lebeau’s fault and Troys !!!!
this could be a 9-7, 8-8 team….almost Madden16 like, great o, no d….
similar to early 80s. then we drafted Woodson, Lake, Belton Delton, Everett etc…
Patriots must be foaming at the mouth when they see the game film from yesterday
Colbert sucks. Tomlin is worse. Other than that. Should be a good year.
Well, we know this regime can’t draft defense for shit!!!
Neglected secondary in the draft.
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Let’s go Steelers
Legalize marijuana
Legalize gay marriage. Oh shit forgot been done since this summer that’s why few people on this site been super excited about gay people. Just ask ou812 and npl10
Gay marriage has been legal in Canada for years