Dan's take:
Buffalo rolls into Pittsburgh with its starting quarterback back at the helm and a renewed confidence in the passing game. Behind a rushing back tandem that had a huge day last week against a top-tier line, E.J. Manuel and the Bills' receivers should be able to execute some effective roll-outs and deep balls if Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller can take advantage of a porous run defense early. Turnovers will also be key, and expect Super Mario and the Bills' pass rush to be on Big Ben early and often.
Buffalo rolls into Pittsburgh with its starting quarterback back at the helm and a renewed confidence in the passing game. Behind a rushing back tandem that had a huge day last week against a top-tier line, E.J. Manuel and the Bills' receivers should be able to execute some effective roll-outs and deep balls if Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller can take advantage of a porous run defense early. Turnovers will also be key, and expect Super Mario and the Bills' pass rush to be on Big Ben early and often.
Sean's take:
The Steelers are a proud franchise, and last week's drubbing at the hands of the Patriots ensures this team will be focused and ready for the Bills. Unfortunately, a poor offensive line will prevent Ben Roethlisberger from having time to get the ball to his depleted arsenal of skill players. Buffalo's dominant defensive line and Manuel's return key a nice road win.
Prediction: Bills 21, Steelers 17The Steelers are a proud franchise, and last week's drubbing at the hands of the Patriots ensures this team will be focused and ready for the Bills. Unfortunately, a poor offensive line will prevent Ben Roethlisberger from having time to get the ball to his depleted arsenal of skill players. Buffalo's dominant defensive line and Manuel's return key a nice road win.
Nick's take:
Manuel has a little rust to shake off, and that rust will come at the offense's expense. The Bills will ease him into action with a heavy dose of Jackson and Spiller early, and he'll get his shots as the game goes on. However, Pittsburgh will make Manuel pay at some point with a key turnover. The Steelers bounce back with a win at home, as Roethlisberger takes a bunch of hits but hangs in for a big touchdown strike late.
Prediction: Steelers 20, Bills 14
