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Week Three Answers: Pittsburgh Steelers 6 Philadelphia Eagles 15

Q: Does QB Ben Roethlisberger show any signs of a separated shoulder in his stat line?

A: Assuming there is a direct correlation between his final stat line and his injured shoulder, the answer is "yes".  However, that is too simple.  The Eagles defense spend the day in the Pittsburgh backfield sacking Roethlisberger 8 times and his injury replacement, Byron Leftwich, once. 

Could one argue Big Ben would have been sacked less frequently if his shoulder was 100% and could therefore get rid of the back quicker?  Sure, but there is no way to verify that.  While I can't conclude the shoulder bothered him, I am still concerned.
 
Q: Can rookie WR DeSean Jackson have a third consecutive 100+ yards game to start his professional career?

A: No, but he did catch five passes.  The rookie appears to be an integral part of the Eagles' passing game which can only benefit those fantasy owners who gambled on his upside.

Buy Low Fantasy Player:  WR Santonio Holmes.  With no TDs and an ailing QB, Holmes may be available.  The price may not be below his draft value, but the fact he is available is a change in value, too.

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Do you believe Ben Roethlisberger's shoulder was a significant contributor to his Week Three performance?
No. The Eagles' defense was too overpowering.
44 votes
Yes. If Roethlisberger was at a higher percent of health, he could have adapted.
17 votes

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There’s no way to adapt to rushers in your face two seconds after the ball was snapped. I heard something like 4 of his eight sacks came within two seconds of him getting the ball. No QB can operate under those circumstances.

by cgolden on Sep 25, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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If the Steelers line-is a sieve, it may be time to sell high on all Steelers. This week the Steelers play Baltimore at Heinz Field, and I am beginning to sense a road win for the Flacco-led Ravens. Withou Hampton in the middle of the d-line, I think the Steelers will be more vulnerable than others may realize.

The Ravens defense has been absolutely amazing albeit in just two games. it averages less than 100 yard allowed rushing and passing!

by faketeams on Sep 26, 2008 9:09 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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