Baltimore offense vs. Pittsburgh defense
Tony Banks has put together solid back-to-back performances, but continues to turn the ball over. Pittsburgh's 3-4 defensive scheme is ranked sixth in the NFL and likes to rush the passer with their highly touted zone-blitz. Baltimore has given up a whopping 41 sacks, so Banks will need to protect the football when under duress, because the Steelers will be targeting his release.
Tony Banks has put together solid back-to-back performances, but continues to turn the ball over. Pittsburgh's 3-4 defensive scheme is ranked sixth in the NFL and likes to rush the passer with their highly touted zone-blitz. Baltimore has given up a whopping 41 sacks, so Banks will need to protect the football when under duress, because the Steelers will be targeting his release.
Errict Rhett left last week's game with bruised ribs and is questionable this week against the Steelers. His backup, Priest Holmes, surpassed the century mark filling in, gaining 101 yards on nine carries. Rhett was atop the AFC's rushing leaders early in the year, but his north/south running style was slowed by the Ravens inability to have success throwing the ball. Rhett doesn't have the speed to be a threat to turn the corner outside, but Holmes does, as witnessed in his 72-yard jaunt against the Titans last week.
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