SF provides blueprint to Beat the Steelers

by todd7 on Jan 2, 2012 11:12 AM MST

The 49ers 20 to 3 win over the Steelers shows how Pittsburgh can be beat with mostly great defense.

The 49ers defense produced 4 turnovers and 3 sacks. Ben Roethlisberger had 3 interceptions which

was a key statistic in the 49ers rout.

Ben Roethlisberger has had a high ankle sprain that has limited his mobility. Dumervil and Miller need to

sack Roethlisberger as much as possible to slow down his mobility, and then the Broncos have to catch

the interceptions.

Mendenhall was also injured against Cleveland and may not be able to play which will slow down the Steelers

rushing attack.

Alex Smith threw for only 187 yards but it was more than enough with 49ers defense playing so well. Frank Gore

also converted a Roethlisberger fumble into a 5 yard running TD in the following possession.

The Broncos have to play great defense, and establish the run. Tebow has to throw for about at least 180 yards, which is considered quite low by Drew Brees standards.

The Broncos need to realize its a whole new season in the playoffs, and try to advance to the AFC championship

game.

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Sounds like the game plays right into our strengths.

"Give me 22 Tebows and I'll play all the positions both ways!" "Give me football, or give me football."

by BdogBronco on Jan 2, 2012 12:22 PM MST reply actions

We don't really get interceptions, though

And we don’t sack the quarterback much until Miller’s cast comes off this offseason.

Big Ben turned the ball over four times. If he does it again, we’ll likely win (any team would likely win). If not, I think we’ll have our hands full. If we can find a way to score 17 points, I think we’ll have a chance.

More passes? You want McCoy to call more passes? I’d tell ‘em not to throw throw the ball unless Giselle Bundchen streaks onto the field and distracts opposing corners.

by Rodney A on Jan 2, 2012 12:34 PM MST reply actions

Their OL is really bad though.

Ayers showed he can get there now. Especially when Ben holds it to long because of good coverage. Doom from the other side. Let Von sit out more. Hagan is satisfactory in his spot.

The best of the 2011-2012 season is yet to come.

by Digger24 on Jan 2, 2012 2:31 PM MST up reply actions

good point, Big Ben does hold onto it a long time

which probably has our pass rushers salivating

The Definition of an optimist: A Buffalo Bills fan waiting at Buffalo Niagara International Airport for the Bills to return from winning the Super Bowl.

by Broncs55 on Jan 2, 2012 6:44 PM MST up reply actions