[Drew]

If Philly goes to the Super Bowl, Steelers will come out champs. The Steelers offensive scheme is very similar to the Falcons in that they are very heavy on the run and don't really need the passing game to win (I think it was last week that Roethlisburger only had 16 pass attempts). Big Ben is awesome, no doubt, but the real breakout star for Pittsburgh is their O-line. Roethlisburger is getting 3-6 seconds in the pocket - which is huge - and Staley and the Bus are getting holes bigger than those on Pyro's mom to run through.

Anyway, Philly has been helpless against the run all season. I think Trotter may help, but he is way to focused on trying to be in the highlight reels. Every play he is either on the QB or shadowing a wide receiver. When the ball is run on the ground, he is late often.

The only way Philly will win is if Burress stays out. That way the deep threat is eliminated and they can pull that eighth man forward to stop the bleeding on the run. Also, Philly will have to work their tight end a bit better. The biggest hole in that Steelers defense is the soft spots in the middle that are perfect for a TE. Remember, when Philly played PIT earlier this year, they shut T.O. down.

I still think Atlanta goes to the Super Bowl, though. T.O. has brought this arrogance to Philly and I think it is beginning to encompass the entire team. I am one who really, really likes McNabb as a QB and even I am pissed off by how much T.O. has rubbed off on him. I think that Philly will continue to overlook ATL like everyone has all season (despite the fact that ATL has played offenses that have, combined, scored over 100 points more than the offenses Philly has played) and their lack of respect will cost them a close game.