Pittsburgh is not the same old team, yes they are old, but they are not elite any more. Oakland has been a disapointment thus far but I like their chances against a Steeler defense that is banged up. The Jets moved the ball well on this unit in their first 2 drives then they struggled the rest of the game, but I think Oakland being at home will have more success behind the right arm of Carson Palmer who is playing extremely well considering he doesn't have a tight end or elite receivers. However, Oakland at home is going to be a tough team to beat and unlike their first game Palmer will have Moore in there which will open up this offense quite a bit.
The Steelers offense is in flux as well. They can't protect Big Ben and they can't run the ball just 2.6 ypc this year. Big Ben has been sacked 8 times and it could be more. The problem is bringing him down and the Raiders actually have a defensive line that's big enough to do it. They have more strength than speed and that will help them in this one. on the other side Palmer was not sacked last week against the Dolphins and that should allow him to be in good situations on third down if he continues that which he should. It will help that the Steelers are 22nd in third down defense. I expect a big game for Oakland iand it's offense to make a nice come back here.
