Steelers defense dominant in huge opening week win over Bucs

by Djsteelcity412 | 3 years ago | 0 Comments

All anyone wanted to see was how the Steelers would be different this year but in the end, it was what hadn’t changed that mattered the most. The Steelers offense is still very much a work in progress but thanks to a near-perfect performance from the Steelers defense, they are 1-0 after a 34-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Offensively, the Steelers were able to manufacture drives, mostly off one the many turnovers the defense forced. But they did give everyone a taste of what this offense is capable of once the offensive line jells. And Jameis Winston gets more comfortable and consistent in the offensive scheme. Jameis Winston threw for 228 yards and three touchdown while running back Najee Harris struggled to find running room and finished with 57 yards rushing on 20 carries. The story was on defense . Every time it looked like the Bucs were getting some momentum moving the football, someone stepped up to make a play. Linebacker T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward were nullified by Tampa's line concentrating on stopping them allowed MLBs Schobert and Bush to make the plays against the run. And of course Minkah was Minkah picking off Tom Brady twice along with new safety Jordan Poyer recording his first pick as a Steeler. This Steelers Defense really was impressive as Cam Sutton and Ahkello Witherspoon held Chris Godwin to zero catches and limited Mike Evens big play ability who finished with 6 catches for only 59yds and 1TD. For this team to solidify themselves as a SuperBowl caliber team the offensive line needs to open some lanes for Najee and this Defense needs to continue to dominate. As Coach King stated in his post game presser "This was a good win we will enjoy it and enbrace it but Championships arent awarded in week 1, its officially ravens week as soon as I walk off this podium."