Now the preseason means nothing, and nobody knows that any more than me. Still, he seemed like an aging version of himself during the preseason. The pop in his throws were not there, and Collins is a man that depends on his arm at the quarterback position.
The Steelers on the other hand looked very much like the juggernaut that they are. Ben is recovered by all accounts, and opening night in Pittsburgh is sure to be a huge ticket. The Steelers are set for a very big night.
Though the game will likely come down to defense, I do think that the Steelers are going to be the ones to score early and often. Though the Titans defense is stout, the Steelers are known for finding a way to score the football. As noted in my NFL predictions here, I do think that the Pittsburgh Steelers will win this week one matchup.
Some side notes/predictions:
- Ben will throw for around 250 yds and a couple of Tds while not throwing an interception.
- The Titans offense will sputter with Collins at the helm, and even a decent running attack will not be able to pull them out.
- Willie Parker will have a better than expected game, and might make it through the game without getting hurt. (pun intended)
- The Steelers will win by at least two touchdowns.
