Steelers-Colts: 3 Keys to victory

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Hello, all. I am back with my "3 keys to victory" for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh has a turkey day tilt with the Indianapolis Colts tonight, and things got a little easier when we found out that Andrew, son of Oliver, would be out with a concussion. The Steelers should win this one, and here are three things that they can do to ensure victory.

Key #1: Score some points 

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Sure, the Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. But they scored one- yes, 1, offensive touchdown against that garbish defense and football team. Right now, this offense is not living up to its reputation, and that needs to change starting tonight. Luckily, the Colts defense is not very good, either. Therefore, I expect the O to bounce back and put up some quality numbers.

Odds of execution: Solid

Key #2: Stop Frank Gore

Yes, Andrew Luck is out, and yes, that significantly limits the Colts passing attack. But make no mistake, the Steelers run defense without Cam Heyward has not been good. The Colts have a future Hall of Famer named Frank Gore in the backfield, and Frank Gore knows how to run the football. Gore can also catch passes out of the backfield, so don't be surprised if Scott Tolzien throws several short passes to #23. In a nutshell, Gore can hurt the Steelers both in the air and on the ground, and if the Colts have a productive night offensively, he will be the main reason why.

Odds of execution: Moderate 

Key #3: Don't follow the script 

The Steelers should win this game. We all know what tends to happen in games the Steelers SHOULD win. If the Steelers play their game, against an inconsistent Colts team with a backup QB, they should be okay. But if they play down to their competition as they often do, they will be in trouble

Prediction
Scott Tolzien had a good career as a Wisconsin Badger. Unfourtanly for Tolzien, I don't think tonight's game is going to outweigh taking Bucky to the Rose Bowl in 2010. If the Steelers pass rush looks anything like they did on Sunday, then they will win this football game. The Steelers have lost 4 of 5. But they are playing against an inferior team with a backup QB and a weak offensive line. If the Steelers lose this football game, then lots and lots of worry should follow.
Steelers 32, Colts 17