Seems Mike Tomlin was playing games about Rodgers starting. Though some argue the ‘drop off’ isn’t much to Rudolph at this point in their careers.
D’Marco Jackson wore the green dot and racked up 15 tackles!
That seems to be the theme for the Steelers’ game. “Next Man Up.”
Theo down, Ozzy steps up
All the LBs go down, Jackson and Co step up
Jonah Jackson goes down temprorily, Luuuuke Newman steps up…
Trapilo specifically seems to have held his own:
LT for Chicago has been a weak spot along a rebuilt front five this fall… but not today. Heck of an afternoon for rookie Ozzy Trapilo against a veteran Steelers front (41 pass pro snaps): • 1 pressure • 0 sacks • 0 QB hits ~ 88.4 pass pro effectiveness grade
The offense had a chance to close it out by getting a measly first down, but they failed to do so, leaving it to the D to save the game. This is both worrying and comforting. Worrisome in that the Offense and not the Defense is supposed to be the strength of this team. Reassuring in that despite the Mash Unit on defense, they did indeed stop the Steelers from even attempting a FG.
The run game wasn’t dominant, but it did enough. It may have done more if the runs were actually better executed [especially when Monangai tripped].
The Bears are a somewhat sloppy team. Seems like they pull-off every win with bailing wire and duct-tape. Nevertheless they have WON 8 of 9 and still have yet to produce a complete game.
One thing though is Caleb Williams’ accuracy must improve. Remember, the stated goal in August was that he reach 70%. No way he sniffs that. It feels that at spells he sleep walks, missing badly, then suddenly wakes up and becomes Marino. No clue how BJ fixes that, but it definitely needs fixing if they don’t want Eagles, Puke or Lions to embarrass them. They’re not going to spot the Bears free QTRs ’til Caleb snaps into action.
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Caleb Williams sub 60% completion percentage…Again.
Last 8 games:
- 59.5%
- 58.6%
- 57.7%
- 65.8%
- 58.8%
- 55.6%
- 50.0%
- 54.3%
Caleb and Rome particularly seem to be on different pages. Rome needs to play like a top 10 pick.
Needless to say, Caleb can’t take any more of these.
Overall however, Caleb’s been productive. He’s not efficient, but he’s clutch in spots which has translated to wins.
8-3 boys, and top of the NFCN. All that matters. Special shot out to Dennis Allen for MacGyvering the Defense.
Enjoy victory Monday!
