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OC Dooley:“1 UNIT” LATE AFTERNOON INTANGIBLE (Steelers -1’ at home versus Ravens in a 4:25 eastern kickoff): This was originally slated to be the main national “doubleheader” telecast on CBS but due to the struggles of both sides this contest has been essentially reduced to a regional audience. Even though Pittsburgh started 0-6 which was the worst run of futility for the franchise in 45 full years, they are still favored today against a defending Super Bowl champion which speaks volumes. Visiting Baltimore is now attempting to avoid their worst seven-game start in eight years as they are in danger of falling below the .500 mark with another setback. Not only are the Ravens in severe transition since winning the Super Bowl, they have had a non-existent ground game which is averaging just 2.7 yards per carry. To put that mark in proper perspective the only team averaging less yards per carry this campaign just happens to be winless and woeful Jacksonville. Admittedly in this series Baltimore has won 3 consecutive regular season visits to the Steel City. However a year ago Pittsburgh star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger actually MISSED both contests due to assorted injuries. While the injury bug has basically crushed what was already a thin Steelers roster, Roethlisberger will be under center late this afternoon as he attempts to deliver his team a second consecutive “spot” triumph
Denver vs. Indianapolis - October 20, 2013 - 8:30 PM
Pick: Your pick will be graded at sportsinteraction @ Under 56.5 -110 Expert: Ben Burns Evaluation: Oct 20 - 8:30 PM Reason For Pick: I'm playing on Denver and Indianapolis to finish UNDER the total. Some will surely believe that I need to have my head checked for betting on a Denver game to finish below the number, particularly one which pits Manning against his former team. That's OK. I'm doing it anyway.
Needless to say, Manning is going to want to perform well against his former team. Given the level he's been playing at, one certainly wouldn't expect anything less. That said, his #1 goal is going to be winning, not putting up "star wars" type numbers.
While he admittedly seems to have ice water in his veins at times, it still figures to be an emotional homecoming for Peyton and its only natural to be at least a little nervous. Note that he was somewhat mortal in the game against Jacksonville, too. (Threw for less than 300 yards, had passer rating of less than 100, got picked off etc.) It should also be noted that Manning is without All Pro left tackle Ryan Clady and that right tackle Orlando Franklin got banged-up in the Jacksonville. Even if he plays, he may be at less than 100%.
Luck would obviously love to outperform Manning and throw six touchdowns. However, he's smart enough to know that the best way to beat Peyton is to try and keep him off the field. The Colts didn't run the ball enough last week - and lost - and figure to make a determined effort to establish the ground game here.
The Colts defense is quietly playing very well. In fact, they rank fifth in pass defense (205.7) and in scoring defense (16.3). They've allowed 28 or fewer points in every game this season and less than 20 in three of their last four.
Looking at some O/U stats and we find the UNDER at 4-1 the last five times that the Colts were home underdogs in the 3.5 to 7 range. The UNDER is also 20-8-1 their last 29 conference games overall. We've got a lot of room to work with and I expect those stats to improve. 10*
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