-- Pittsburgh has put together a couple of rather heartless performances on the road. But if they are going to make a playoff run, this is the kind of game they have to have. Michael Vick has taken an inordinate number of hits, and he won't get very much relief against the physical Steeler stop unit, especially if Troy Polamalu plays the "spy" role. Vick is hitting just 50% of his passes with three TD's, and he's going to have to make things happen when operating out of the pocket, because he's been sacked 18 times. Of course, Atlanta has rambled for 6.4 yards a carry, but the Falcons will get a stern test from a Pittsburgh front that's done a good job against opposing rushing attacks (3.2 ypc). And Atlanta's defensive line woes are piling up - Rod Coleman and John Abraham are hurting and if wither plays, it will be on a limited basis. It's debatable whether Ben Roethlisberger is all the way back, but he may not have to be.
JAY'S PLAY: PITTSBURGH ***
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