Did dugger help us that much?

Or did Austin get his act together?

I'm impressed that dugger gets traded on Thursday and played almost all snaps.

It's also impressive Tomlin gave him the game ball.

https://triblive.com/sports/3-days-...plays-virtually-every-snap-as-defense-shines/

 

I honestly think Ramsey playing more as a S than CB had has much of an effect as Dugger did. It simplified their roles as a backfield.

 

Austin changing up coverage, with less single high safety and more match coverage/coverage 4. Take away first read more often so the pass rush has a chance to get there.

Much better tackling especially TE, to reduce YAC. Dugger had 4 tackles.

I liked Ramsey at safety

 

Correction- Ramsey at cornerback, Slay on the bench more. Echols played a good game when Slay got hurt.

 

yes i like that we have a clear role for ramsey. the rest played pretty well including pierre. nice to see a lot less confusion. hope it continues.

 

That was the most impressive part, that they seemed better organized despite all the changes in roles. Letting Ramsey do one thing helped. Dugger was certainly an upgrade over Clark. Did Thornhill even play. He and Clark were absolutely horrible against the Packers.

 

OK, the new look defense is on tape. Is it sustainable?

Don't forget about hands-up by the DL and LBs. Made a big difference in this game.

Not sure they will be able to repeat this performance against the LAC. Their LT is shutdown so Highsmith is likely to have a less loud game (and their RT is no slouch either).

 

both those tackles are nursing injuries

 

Let's hope they come up with a better game plan when we play the Bengals.

 

Joe Alt is out for a few weeks at least with his ankle injury.

 

Was not sure of anything official
The RT has a groin issue from yesterdays game too

LAC no linemen no RBs
I see 320 rushing yards for them

 

Alt was carted off the field yesterday. The other tackle, Rashawn Slater, tore his patellar tendon in training camp and is out for the season.

 

I don't think they have made Alt's injury status official yet. They have had a brutal season with injuries, including their top two running backs.

The Steelers have had trouble with Herbert running on them in the past. They need to take advantage of that battered offensive line to pressure and contain Herbert.

 

So look for quick slant passes early and often by Herbert. DL will need to get their paws up.

 

Their current RT Hurt
left the game yesterday in the 1st qtr with a groin

 

Titans recorded 6 sacks yesterday
I hope our team can match that

 

When I was watching I kept thinking two things. They kept mentioning how they had to simplify the system because of Dugger and not about communication issues. Looks like these guys can play when they aren't trying to figure out the rocket science behind a flawed defensive system.