Semana 8 de la temporada, los Steelers vienen de una derrota contra los Dolphins en el Sunday Night Football y ahora toca enfrentar a los Philadelphia Eagles, único equipo invicto de toda la NFL. Vamos a analizar el enfrentamiento.
Mike Tomlin habló sobre la razones por las que el equipo de Philadelphia se mantiene invicto, "Están +12 en intercambios de balón, han provocado 14 entregas de balón a la defensiva y solamente han perdido el balón en dos ocasiones en seis partidos".
Jalen Hurts está teniendo un gran año, registra 6 touchdowns por tierra y será difícil contenerlo, nuestro head coach habló sobre eso en su conferencia de prensa y dijo "Tenemos que presionar más al quarterback, tenemos que encontrar maneras de hacerlo, especialmente cuando te enfrentas a un QB que se puede mover".
Cuando los rivales tienen tantas armas a la ofensiva, no se trata de querer pararlos en seco a todos al mismo tiempo, se trata de saber frenar o limitar opciones de manera inteligente.
Los Steelers han permitido 394.3 yardas y 23.1 puntos en promedio por juego, la presión sobre el quarterback es fundamental para aliviar la carga de trabajo de la defensiva secundaria. Alex Highsmith ha sobresalido con 6.5 sack desde la lesión de T.J. Watt en semana 1, hablando de Watt, ya entrenó esta semana pero su estatus se mantiene igual en la lista de lesionados.
Este juego se trata de anotar puntos y la verdad es que no lo hemos logrado hacer de manera efectiva, el equipo ha anotado 15.3 puntos en promedio por partido en la temporada 22, uno de los peores promedios de la NFL. Es claro que la ofensiva puede mover el balón pero no hay un buen cierre de las series en la mayoría de los casos y habrá que mejorar mucho en ese aspecto.
Diontae Johnson sigue siendo uno de los receptores con más targets de toda la NFL, de hecho solamente Tyreek Hill, Ja'Marr Chase y Cooper Kupp tienen más targets que él en la liga. George Pickens, como lo dijimos desde la pretemporada sigue sorprendiendo partido tras partido, la semana pasada hizo una maravillosa recepción para touchdown y suma 338 yardas en la campaña.
Quién no la ha tenido nada fácil es Najee Harris, quién ante las múltiples complicaciones de la línea ofensiva y tras la diferentes situaciones de juego a las que el equipo ha estado expuesto no ha podido sumar de la manera en la que pensamos que estaría haciéndolo en estas instancias de la temporada.
No queda más que seguir trabajando y mejorando y ganar el respeto de vuelta, como lo mencionó Coach Tomlin hace un par de semanas, claramente no estamos en donde quisiéramos estar.
Recuerden que en México hay cambio de horario y el juego empezará a las 11am y lo podrán seguir en la transmisión de Los Steelers, en televisión mexicana por Fox Sports y NFL Game Pass.
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The Steelers prepare for the Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cody White (15) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Quincy Wilson (31) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack (51) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jamir Jones (48) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Arthur Maulet (35) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Quincy Wilson (31) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Duke Dawson (33) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Reed (50) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jamir Jones (48) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers center Ryan McCollum (62) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

The Pittsburgh Steelers running backs during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cody White (15) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Josh Malone (80) during practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)