50-YARD LINE

Here we go Steelers, here we go! Your Pittsburgh Steelers return to Heinz Field tonight for Monday Night Football as they look to get back in the win column versus the Houston Texans. These are your keys to tonight's game. 1)The Steelers are next to last in the league with a 36.8% red-zone touchdown percentage. The joke all week has been who will score the most points, the Steelers offense or Houston DE JJ Watt. The Steelers will never find the win column if they don't find the end-zone. Stop leaving points on the field. Score early, score often, score BIG! 2)The Steelers offensive line has given up 17 sacks, 2nd in the NFL. Expectations were high for this unit with the hiring of offensive line coach Mike Munchak. They'll have their hands full with Watt, a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year. QB Ben Roethlisberger will need to keep his head on a swivel and his feet moving to avoid the rush. The Steelers my also want to keep TE Heath Miller home to help keep Ben clean. Protect the QB and protect this house! 3)The Steelers defense has allowed pass plays of 30+ yards 10 times this season while also allowing runs of 20+ yards 6 times in 6 games. Unimpressive stats, to be sure. CB Cortez Allen will not start because of poor play. He'll be replaced by former Texan Brice McCain. Also, rookie DL Stephon Tuitt and Daniel McCullers are expected to see action for the defense. I hope these changes are the shot in the arm the Steelers defense so sorely needs. Hit 'em early, hit 'em often, hit 'em HARD! Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!