This week, we are scouting the match-up between the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) and the Houston Texas (0-2) at Heinz Field. Before we do that, let’s check our scouting report from last week and see how the Steelers did with the keys to victory in their 26-21 win over the scrappy Denver Broncos.
Be patient against Denver’s zone defense
Denver’s four-deep zone scheme requires an offense to be patient and take what is given. Ben Roethlisberger largely complied, distributing the football to nine different receivers and, other than a bad interception on the opening drive of the second half, did not force the ball into coverage.