Wow. The Steelers sure don’t make it easy on their us do they? They played another game that went down to the wire and unlike the ones in the past, they were able to pull this one out. They have now won 2 games in a row and are still in the playoff hunt although they need some help. They first need to win their game and then help can happen (the Jets or Ravens lose).
I have said several times that it’s amazing how different the defense plays with Troy Polamalu out of the line up. I know that is not the most profound commentary but it’s true. What I think gets overlooked is that the Steelers also lost a major cog in the defensive machine who is overlooked. That is Defensive End Aaron Smith.
Smith is someone that made a major impact along the defensive line and because of the 3-4 scheme the Steelers play the linemen usually go unnoticed. I think that his injury, along with losing Troy really put the defense on its heels. Not only that but the replacements for Smith didn’t really seem to step up all that much.
Hopefully the Steelers will win in Miami on Sunday and make it into the playoffs. If they make it in then it’s a whole new season.
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