Login  | Free Registration

You are viewing a condensed version of this FoxSheet. Login as a FoxSheets Subscriber to view the full sheet.
Not a member? Subscribe today and start taking advantage of our premium information, including the Game Estimator™, the Super Situations ™, the Power Trends ™, and many more features.
NFL : ATS Matchup
Sunday 9/21/2014Line$ LineOU LineScore
PITTSBURGH
 
CAROLINA
+3  

-3  
+130

-150

43
 
37
Final
19

PITTSBURGH (1 - 1) at CAROLINA (2 - 0)
View Previous GameView Next Game
Week 3 Sunday, 9/21/2014 8:30 PM
Board OpenLatest
477PITTSBURGH4042.5
478CAROLINA-3.5-3
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
PITTSBURGH - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games1-100-21-118.015.0395.5(6.7)2.026.56.5356.0(5.7)0.0
Road Games0-1-10-10-16.03.0301.0(5.5)3.026.010.0323.0(5)0.0
Last 3 Games1-100-21-118.015.0395.5(6.7)2.026.56.5356.0(5.7)0.0
Grass Games1-0+10-11-030.027.0490.0(7.8)1.027.03.0389.0(6.4)0.0
PITTSBURGH - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)18.015.020.528:3923-113(4.9)23-3663.9%282(7.8)59-395(6.7)(22)
Opponents Defensive Avg.20.813.820.830:5525-120(4.8)24-3865.3%272(7.3)62-392(6.3)(18.9)
Offense Road Games6.03.017.024:5218-99(5.5)22-3759.5%202(5.5)55-301(5.5)(50.2)
Defense (All Games)26.56.524.031:2033-170(5.2)20-3066.7%186(6.2)63-356(5.7)(13.4)
Opponents Offensive Avg.23.87.224.230:0529-138(4.8)25-4160.7%226(5.5)70-364(5.2)(15.3)
Defense Road Games26.010.025.035:0836-157(4.4)21-2972.4%166(5.7)65-323(5)(12.4)
PITTSBURGH - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)1.01.02.0-2.012-541.7%0-0100.0%1-20(13.3)2-29(11.8)10-85
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.80.81.51.213-541.2%0-0100.0%2-26(17.2)26-2(15.1)7-64
Stats For (Road Games)1.02.03.0-3.012-650.0%0-00.0%1-11(11)2-13(6.5)9-75
Stats Against (All Games)0.00.00.0 11-330.4%0-0100.0%2-42(21.2)1-23(15.7)6-45
Opponents Avg. Stats For00.20.2 14-639.3%1-180.0%2-58(23.1)13-2(8.5)5-37
Stats Against (Road Games)0.00.00.0 12-541.7%1-1100.0%0-0(0)2-47(23.5)4-35

CAROLINA - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games2-0+2.62-00-222.08.0323.5(5.2)0.010.50.0293.5(5)3.0
Home Games1-0+11-00-124.06.0313.0(5.4)0.07.00.0323.0(4.9)3.0
Last 3 Games2-0+2.62-00-222.08.0323.5(5.2)0.010.50.0293.5(5)3.0
Grass Games2-0+2.62-00-222.08.0323.5(5.2)0.010.50.0293.5(5)3.0
CAROLINA - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)22.08.019.532:1528-87(3.1)23-3467.6%236(6.9)62-323(5.2)(14.7)
Opponents Defensive Avg.25.312.419.830:5828-91(3.3)22-3267.9%230(7.2)60-321(5.4)(12.7)
Offense Home Games24.06.020.029:1924-62(2.6)22-3464.7%251(7.4)58-313(5.4)(13)
Defense (All Games)10.50.019.027:4417-86(4.9)24-4159.0%207(5)59-293(5)(28)
Opponents Offensive Avg.184.717.830:0223-90(4)22-3563.0%230(6.5)58-320(5.5)(17.8)
Defense Home Games7.00.021.030:4118-70(3.9)27-4856.2%253(5.3)66-323(4.9)(46.1)
CAROLINA - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.00.00.03.013-433.3%0-0100.0%0-0(0)2-22(8.8)5-50
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.70.71.3112-537.6%1-172.7%1-12(16)27-2(12.5)5-46
Stats For (Home Games)0.00.00.03.012-325.0%0-00.0%0-0(0)2-8(4)4-45
Stats Against (All Games)1.51.53.0 13-644.4%1-050.0%1-42(28.3)3-54(15.4)4-24
Opponents Avg. Stats For11.32.3 13-647.4%1-062.5%2-49(25.7)27-2(10.6)6-55
Stats Against (Home Games)1.02.03.0 15-640.0%2-150.0%1-33(33)3-52(17.3)5-33
Average power rating of opponents played: PITTSBURGH 19,  CAROLINA 17
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
PITTSBURGH - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014CLEVELAND30-27W-5.5L41.5O28-12724-35-363130-18319-31-2060
9/11/2014@ BALTIMORE6-26L2.5L44U18-9922-37-202336-15721-29-1660
9/21/2014@ CAROLINA            
9/28/2014TAMPA BAY            
10/5/2014@ JACKSONVILLE            
10/12/2014@ CLEVELAND            
10/20/2014HOUSTON            

CAROLINA - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014@ TAMPA BAY20-14W4.5W39U33-11324-34-221017-10222-35-1623
9/14/2014DETROIT24-7W-1.5W43U24-6222-34-251018-7027-48-2533
9/21/2014PITTSBURGH            
9/28/2014@ BALTIMORE            
10/5/2014CHICAGO            
10/12/2014@ CINCINNATI            
10/19/2014@ GREEN BAY            
KEY GAME INFORMATION
PITTSBURGH: The Steelers tried to implement a zone-blocking scheme last season under offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr., but they never completely implemented it after center Maurkice Pouncey's season-ending knee injury in Week 1. Ex-Titans head coach Mike Munchak was brought in to finish the job. Le'Veon Bell will be a three-down workhorse in the one-cut system, one that will likely utilize a lot of inside zone plays. LeGarrette Blount will fit the system as a one-cut power runner, though he won't be an option to relieve Bell on passing downs. Rookie Dri Archer will get some grabs on passing downs.
Through his first two seasons with the Steelers, offensive coordinator Todd Haley has emphasized the importance of getting the ball out of Ben Roethlisberger's hands quickly in order to limit the hits he absorbs. They utilize relatively shorter timing routes to set up catch-and-run situations. Antonio Brown is used as a moving chess piece and will continue to be heavily featured. Markus Wheaton gives them a field stretching presence, while tight end Heath Miller and veteran slot man Lance Moore'they use three receivers often'will be traditional possession receivers. Haley continues to go to the air inside the 10 often, though Pittsburgh lost its top two red-zone threats (Jerricho Cotchery and Emmanuel Sanders). Look for Miller to see an expanded red-zone role, with Darrius Heyward-Bey possibly working his way into the mix.
The Steelers defense took a step back in 2013, placing tied for 27th in turnovers and tied for 25th in sacks. They helped themselves in the draft with OLB Ryan Shazier and DE Stephon Tuitt, and also signed FS Mike Mitchell, but Dick LeBeau's unit is still lacking playmakers and run-stoppers to return to their Steel Curtain glory days.
CAROLINA: The Panthers will remain one of the NFL's most run-heavy teams, employing a diverse number of looks in their ground attack. They still utilize a lot of zone-read plays featuring Cam Newton, who will likely lead all quarterbacks in rushing attempts again despite offseason ankle surgery. They run a lot of two-back looks with DeAngelo Williams and Mike Tolbert on the field, giving them three running options between the tackles. Williams will likely hold off the injury-prone Jonathan Stewart for another year, with Kenjon Barner and rookie Tyler Gaffney battling for a roster spot.
Newton and offensive coordinator Mike Shula have their work cut out for them in the passing game after losing their top three receivers. The Carolina passing game works off of the running game, utilizing a lot of deep crossing patterns off play-action. They'll use a two- tight end base, with Ed Dickson playing in-line and Greg Olsen flexed out as their top receiving threat. Jerricho Cotchery provides another middle-of-the-field threat. Rookie Kelvin Benjamin takes over as the primary deep threat and can count on seeing the ball any time he's in single coverage. When they throw in the red zone, Olsen has always been Newton's favorite red-zone target, but Benjamin will surely take on a big role near the goal line, as he did at Florida State. Third receiver Jason Avant is better as a perimeter blocking presence than a pass-catcher at this point. This defense became elite last year, finishing second in the NFL in both scoring defense and total defense, thanks to a league-best 60 sacks. The Panthers upgraded the secondary with CB Antoine Cason, SS Roman Harper and FS Thomas DeCoud.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (PITTSBURGH-CAROLINA) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(UPDATES Panthers' Williams, Tolbert expected to start)

*Steelers-Panthers Preview* ===========================

By NOEY KUPCHAN STATS Writer

The unbeaten Carolina Panthers have managed to keep their focus on the field despite Greg Hardy's ongoing saga.

His situation should no longer be a distraction.

The Panthers have removed Hardy from the active roster ahead of Sunday night's showdown with the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, who are looking to bounce back from an ugly Week 2 defeat.

Carolina announced the decision Wednesday to place Hardy on the exempt-commissioner's permission list. He was convicted July 15 of assault on a female and communicating threats after the victim claimed the 6-foot-4, 275-pound player threw her in the bathtub and onto a sofa covered with guns before threatening to kill her. Hardy is appealing the ruling and a jury trial is set for Nov. 17.

The decision to take him off the roster came two days after coach Ron Rivera said Hardy would continue to practice and attend team meetings, although his status for Sunday was still up in the air.

The All-Pro defensive end played in Week 1 but was deactivated hours before last week's game - two days after the coach said Hardy would play.

Cam Newton sat out Carolina's season-opening 20-14 road win over Tampa Bay due to a rib injury, before going 22 of 34 for 281 yards and a touchdown in last Sunday's 24-7 victory over Detroit. The Panthers haven't opened 3-0 since winning their first five games in 2003, when they went on to make their only Super Bowl appearance.

"I think we are headed in that direction," Rivera told the team's official website. "We have a lot of guys that have been in the system for (several) seasons now. It's starting to show. ... We can be better, and we've still got a long ways to go."

The Panthers didn't miss a beat without Hardy last week, forcing three turnovers for the second consecutive game. They've recorded seven sacks, tied for fourth most in the NFL.

Pittsburgh (1-1) is looking to clean things up following last Thursday's 26-6 loss at Baltimore. Ben Roethlisberger was 22 of 37 for 217 yards and an interception, one of three Steelers turnovers.

"We can't turn the ball over the way we did," Antonio Brown said after hauling in seven receptions for 90 yards. "We need to protect the ball better. When you go on the road and turn the ball over, it's very hard to overcome. We have a good offense. We will go back to the drawing board and find ways to put points in the board."

Pittsburgh has allowed 712 yards of offense in its two games and been outscored 50-9 over its last six quarters. The Steelers were called for nine more penalties against the Ravens, giving them 20 for 171 yards on the season.

"It's all something that needs to be addressed and quickly rectified," coach Mike Tomlin said. "We're two games into this one. Hopefully by the time we're able to compare this year to last or any year for that matter over a 16-, 19-game schedule or 20-game schedule if you will (that) we'll have a better showing than we have to this point."

While the Steelers are among three teams that haven't forced a turnover, the Panthers are one of four yet to commit one.

Carolina is averaging 3.1 yards per carry, way down from last year's 4.2 mark. With DeAngelo Williams out due to a thigh injury, Jonathan Stewart carried the ball 15 times for 37 yards and a touchdown against the Lions.

Mike Tolbert exited the game with a bruised sternum, but Rivera said that he and Williams are expected to start after returning to practice Friday.

Le'Veon Bell has proved to be a rare bright spot for Pittsburgh with 5.3 yards per carry. His 304 yards from scrimmage rank second in the league, but finding room to run could be difficult against a Panthers team allowing 86.0 rushing yards per game.

Only three teams have surrendered more than Pittsburgh's 340 yards on the ground.

"Guys just aren't making the tackles we need to make," rookie linebacker Ryan Shazier said. "A lot of times we get the guy stood up but don't get him to the ground. There is a lot of yards after contact. We've just got to do the job."

The Steelers are 4-1 against the Panthers, having taken the last four matchups by an average of 21.0 points. They last met in 2010.

Carolina has won 13 of its last 14 regular-season games and eight straight at home by 16.6 points per contest.

Game Notes:


Last Updated: 3/19/2024 12:03:55 AM EST.


You are viewing a condensed version of this FoxSheet. Login as a FoxSheets Subscriber to view the full sheet.
Not a member? Subscribe today and start taking advantage of our premium information, including the Game Estimator™, the Super Situations ™, the Power Trends ™, and many more features.