50-YARD LINE

We're from the town with the great football team! Your Pittsburgh Steelers need to start playing like a great football starting tonight as they battle the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night Football. 1)The Panthers are 2-0 while the 1-1 Steelers are one of three teams looking up at the Cincy Bungles in the AFC North. Nothing would be fina than a win over Carolina! 2)The Steelers defense is a very unimpressive 29th in the NFL in rushing yardage, allowing an average of 170 yards per game. They're also ranked 27th by giving up 5.2 yards per carry. The Panthers, meanwhile, are ranked 25th in rushing offense, averaging a paltry 87.5 yards per game. This sounds like just what the doctor ordered to give the Steelers defense a shot in the arm. Hit 'em early, hit 'em often, hit 'em HARD! 3)The Steelers offense has been outscored in their last 6 quarters, 50-9. QB Ben Roethlisberger and the offense need to get on the same page and break out of this funk. They'll have their hands full as they face the #2 defense in the league last season which also boasts the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year, LB Luke Kuechly. The Steelers may have to keep TE Heath Miller home to help with blocking assignments, eliminating one of Ben's favorite targets. Keep your head on a swivel, Ben. Score early, score often, score BIG! Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!