From: freshlt@quig20.alleg.edu (Timothy Freshly)
Subject: Steeler's Schedule Review
Organization: Allegheny College
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 15:29:36 GMT

Here is Pittsburgh's remaining schedule:

Nov 8	at Buffalo		4pm
Nov 15	DETROIT			1pm
Nov 22	INDIANAPOLIS		1pm
Nov 29	at Cincinnati		1pm
Dec 6	SEATTLE			1pm
Dec 13	at Chicago		1pm
Dec 20	MINNISOTA		1pm
Dec 27	CLEVELAND		1pm

Here's how I forsee these games:

Nov. 8 at Buffalo - Last year the Bills walked all over the Steeler's  
Defense.  That shouldn't happen this year although the Bills will at least  
put two-three TD's on the board.  Offense needs to continue to use up huge  
chunks of the clock (Steelers #1 in Time of Possession) as the best  
defense to the Bills offense is to keep them on the sideline.  This game  
will help determine the power alignment in the AFC (along with the  
Bills/Dolphins game)..

Nov. 15 DETROIT - Barry Sanders, even with the off year he's been having,  
is always dangerous on turf.  Bad weather would definitly be a plus for  
the Steelers.  Steeler's defensive line needs to come up big again.

Nov. 22 INDIANAPOLIS - Don't know what o expect from Indy this year.  One  
week they play really good, the next week they play poorly.  Bad weather  
again could be a significant factor as the Steelers play their second  
dome-team in two weeks.  Dawson and company will have to control Emtman.

Nov. 29 at Cincinnati - Comparing records and the first matchup, the  
Steelers should not have lots of trouble with the Bengels.  I say should  
because the Bengels are always dangerous at home and this could be a game  
that the Steelers take lightly.

Dec. 6 SEATTLE - Another game that the Steelers might take lightly.   
Should be a win.

Dec. 13 at Chicago - Tough game against a tough NFC Central opponent.  The  
Bears are not on top in their division but this will be a real test for  
the Steelers.  Expect a close hard-hitting game.  Last regular season road  
game for the Steelers.

Dec. 20 MINNESOTA - Vikings are playing some great football.  Another dome  
team playing outside but I don't expect that to affect the Vikes much.   
Another game that will really test the abilities of the Steelers.

Dec. 27 CLEVELAND - You used to be able to count this game as a sure win  
(remember the "Jinx"?).  No longer.  The Browns will come into this game  
fighting for a playoff spot or just here for the rivalry.  Whatever reason  
they will be fired up.  If Steelers have a lock on the AFC Central, they  
could let down this game, unless they are fighting for home field  
advantage.


Wrap Up:  The Steelers play five of the eight games left at home.  So far  
the Steelers are 3-0 at home (3-2 away).  With a game lead in the central,  
this puts them in good position.  I can see the Steelers finishing at 12-4  
but I think that 11-5 is more realistic.  Buffalo will be a very tough  
game and the two week stretch of Chicago/Minnisota will probably produce  
one win and one loss.
	Thoughts or Comments?

			Tim
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