It is playoff time. Every match up counts. The season is on the line. It is the best time of year. Chasing that seventh Lombardi Trophy is all that matters now. The goal is in sight. The Steelers are going to have a few match ups that will be especially important in the game. One on offense and one on defense. Taking care of these two will go a long way into getting to the next round of the playoffs.
Match Ups:
Offense:
Max Starks and Marcus Gilbert vs. Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller- The Broncos have 2 great pass rushers for linebackers. The Broncos has Dumervil on the roster and he had a great season in 2009. After an injury plagued 2010 he has come back strong in 2011. Dumervil had 9.5 sacks this season. He spent time at both linebacker and defensive end. He is a terror off the edge. He has a frame like James Harrison where he is able to get low and get under opposing offensive tackles. He uses his leverage to get to the quarterback. He should be going up against...
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PLAYERS:
Max Starks,
Marcus Gilbert,
Elvis Dumervil,
Von Miller,
James Harrison,
Aldon Smith,
Casey Hampton,
Troy Polamalu
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers
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