Super Bowl XLIII: Cardinals vs. Steelers

Written By Bad Boy

Here we are just one week away from Superbowl 43. Not too many people can say they predicted this match-up. The high flying Cardinals passing attack goes against the #1 ranked defense in the NFL.

Keys to the game for both teams. In no particular order.

STEELERS

1. The pass rush of Harrison and Woodley has to get to Warner. They have to put Warner on his back throughout the game and hit him every chance they get.

2.The Steelers have to control the clock by running the ball effectively and keep the Cards passing attack on the sideline.

3. Hines Ward must play in this game, so if and when Big Ben is pressured he can find his go to guy.

4. Unlike the NFC playoff teams, the Steelers must try to press the Cardinal WR’s and force them out off their routes at the line of scrimmage. We have all seen what happens when you allow them to run free after the ball gets snapped.


CARDINALS

1. Can the Cardinals running attack of James & Hightower produce enough yards to keep the Steelers Blitz honest and take some pressure off of Warner?

2. Will Boldin and James put their egos aside for one more game and be team players?

3. Can the Cardinals front four put enough pressure on Big Ben to create turnovers as they have been doing thus far in the Playoffs?

4. They have to play smart and mistake free football for 60 minutes to have a chance to win this game.