Labriola on win over Bills

Labriola on win over Bills
Posted 5 hours ago
Bob Labriola
Steelers Digest

Were it not for the knee injury sustained by David DeCastro in the first quarter, an injury described after the game by Coach Mike Tomlin as “potentially severe,” the Steelers’ third preseason game was an unqualified success. In what is generally regarded as the dress rehearsal for the regular season, the Steelers overcame a slow start and dominated the Buffalo Bills, 38-7, and they did it on the road.

The Steelers only can hope what took place at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Saturday night truly was a preview of their regular season, because they excelled in two areas that figure to be critical to their success throughout 2012.

Red zone offense, and takeaways by their defense.

The Steelers were below the line in both of those categories last season, with their red zone efficiency ranking in the bottom half of the league, while their 15 takeaways ranked last in the league. But against the Bills, the Steelers converted 3-of-4 trips into the red zone and finished with a plus-3 turnover ratio.

The first takeaway – a fumble forced by Lawrence Timmons and recovered by Ziggy Hood – was the play that flipped the game in the Steelers’ favor and helped an offense right itself after each of its first five possessions ended with punts.

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A preseason win with the loss of a starter isn't a win at all..

bayz101 wrote:

A preseason win with the loss of a starter isn't a win at all..

Nope.

At least we can take some positives away with the performance of the team. After a slow start, they really got it together and played well on both sides of the ball. No major complaints (other than the DeCastro injury).

Buddha Bus wrote:

bayz101 wrote:

A preseason win with the loss of a starter isn't a win at all..

Nope.

At least we can take some positives away with the performance of the team. After a slow start, they really got it together and played well on both sides of the ball. No major complaints (other than the DeCastro injury).

Yeah, I can agree with that. It just really, REALLY sucks knowing that D.D. may be out for the season. I'm really hoping and praying he'll get some good results today.