GBMelBlount
01-01-2014, 07:07 AM
Way to finish strong Steelers.
OFFENSIVE LINE
The Steelers rushed for 120 yards and averaged 4.1 yards per attempt, the third game in a row and sixth time this season they topped 100 yards. And Roethlisberger was sacked just once when Marcus Gilbert got beat by DE Billy Winn in the first half. What’s more, the Steelers did not have a run for negative yards, but it should be noted the Browns allowed an average of 193.5 yards rushing the past two games.
GRADE: B+
DEFENSIVE LINE
After giving up 151 yards rushing a week ago in Green Bay, the Steelers tightened up to some degree against the Browns, allowing 79 yards on 20 carries. DE Brett Keisel made two big plays early, forcing a fumble on a sack and making a big defensive stop in what could be his final game with the Steelers. Cam Heyward had one of the three sacks, two quarterback hurries and two tackles for a loss.
GRADE: B
LINEBACKERS
Lawrence Timmons and rookie Jarvis Jones made plays all over the field, especially in the run game. Timmons had three big defensive stops in the first half and finished with eight tackles, a sack and a late interception. But he did get beat on the Browns’ lone touchdown. Jones played his best game of the season, finishing with a team-high nine tackles, including one for a loss. He also had a pass defended and tipped a throw at the line of scrimmage.
GRADE: A-
SECONDARY
Jason Campbell didn’t target either of his Pro Bowl receivers — Josh Gordon or tight end Jordan Cameron — until they trailed, 14-0. Gordon had just one catch for 11 yards in the first half, but finished with seven catches and 82 yards. After allowing 12 passes of 40 yards or longer in the first 13 games, the Steelers didn’t allow a pass longer than the 35-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Browns RB Fozzy Whittaker in the final three.
GRADE: B+
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Steelers-Report-Card/2013/12/30/Steelers-Report-Card-Steelers-vs-Browns/stories/201312300040#ixzz2p9SylnnW
OFFENSIVE LINE
The Steelers rushed for 120 yards and averaged 4.1 yards per attempt, the third game in a row and sixth time this season they topped 100 yards. And Roethlisberger was sacked just once when Marcus Gilbert got beat by DE Billy Winn in the first half. What’s more, the Steelers did not have a run for negative yards, but it should be noted the Browns allowed an average of 193.5 yards rushing the past two games.
GRADE: B+
DEFENSIVE LINE
After giving up 151 yards rushing a week ago in Green Bay, the Steelers tightened up to some degree against the Browns, allowing 79 yards on 20 carries. DE Brett Keisel made two big plays early, forcing a fumble on a sack and making a big defensive stop in what could be his final game with the Steelers. Cam Heyward had one of the three sacks, two quarterback hurries and two tackles for a loss.
GRADE: B
LINEBACKERS
Lawrence Timmons and rookie Jarvis Jones made plays all over the field, especially in the run game. Timmons had three big defensive stops in the first half and finished with eight tackles, a sack and a late interception. But he did get beat on the Browns’ lone touchdown. Jones played his best game of the season, finishing with a team-high nine tackles, including one for a loss. He also had a pass defended and tipped a throw at the line of scrimmage.
GRADE: A-
SECONDARY
Jason Campbell didn’t target either of his Pro Bowl receivers — Josh Gordon or tight end Jordan Cameron — until they trailed, 14-0. Gordon had just one catch for 11 yards in the first half, but finished with seven catches and 82 yards. After allowing 12 passes of 40 yards or longer in the first 13 games, the Steelers didn’t allow a pass longer than the 35-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Browns RB Fozzy Whittaker in the final three.
GRADE: B+
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Steelers-Report-Card/2013/12/30/Steelers-Report-Card-Steelers-vs-Browns/stories/201312300040#ixzz2p9SylnnW