New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Head-to-Head Matchup
Nov 3, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) congratulates running back
Stevan Ridley(22) after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Conclusion and Prediction:
I don’t have a lot of faith in either teams running game or secondary which leads me to believe that this could be a high scoring pass heavy game. If it rains, that could change a bit depending on the strength of the rain, but in the end it will be a showdown between Roethlisberger and Brady. I think the Patriots front seven is better than the Steelers and will have success and the Patriots at least have one great player in their secondary, so I think they will be able to slow down the Steelers offense a bit more than the Steelers will be able to slow down Brady.
Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, New England Patriots 34
Key Matchup: Lawrence Timmons vs. Rob Gronkowski
Other key players: Patriots main receiving back(Lewis or Cadet?), Markus Wheaton
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