Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Schedule: Early Game-by-game Predictions
By Matt Shetler
Week 4: Steelers at Minnesota Vikings (in London)
Dec 30, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) against the Green Bay Packers at the Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Packers 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Network: CBS
Adrian Peterson is going to be a handful, but I expect the Steelers to have a solid run defense as always.
Even with the addition of Greg Jennings, the plan should be to force Christian Ponder to beat them and I don’t think he’s good enough to do so.
I’m very concerned about where the Steelers offense will be at this point of the season. I don’t envision the running game being much better than a season ago unless they add a back and I’m worried about the loss of Heath Miller.
That being said, the Steelers have enough in the tank to get a win here.
Prediction: Steelers 17-13 (3-1)