49ers at Steelers Pregame Thread - 2023 Season Week 1

Originally posted by thl408:
The key matchup to me is PIT's run game versus the 49ers DL. If they can get into 3rd and 6+, I like the chances for the 49ers defense. Pickett can scoot around so I would sit back in coverage and disguise looks, hoping it confuses him enough. Offensively, if Watt and Heyward can be somewhat contained - not easy - the 49ers offense is going to be fine.

Niners need to do what this either teams do when they try to offset Bosa and the pass rush. Get that ball out quick as possible

Should we be queried about Gipson ? He's missed a few this week and again today

• S Tashaun Gipson (undisclosed)

We should be worried that George Brittle is hurt again.

Originally posted by Stevec9932:
We should be worried that George Brittle is hurt again.

Kittle is always hurt. Love the guy but man

Sounds like there should be a huge sea of red out there

Week one is always unpredictable.
Bad teams can look good, good teams can look bad.

Steelers ended last year with a lot of momentum and hype.

We have a lot of similarities. 2nd year rising quarterback, although ours had a better year.

Top tier pass rush, superstar safety, pro bowl running back.

We do have more star power on offense I think, but the Steelers allowed the least rushing touchdowns last year while we allowed the least yardage. We were nearly identical against the pass.

Playing in Pittsburgh isn't easy but at least if our PS kicker plays, he's kicked there before.

On paper it should be close but paper isn't reality. If Bosa doesn't play, I think it'll be a one score game.

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Sounds like there should be a huge sea of red out there

Me and my son will be there, right up front next to niners sideline

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Sounds like there should be a huge sea of red out there

Where you hearin that

Starting faster has been a point of emphasis for coach Kyle Shanahan.

"Yeah, Kyle mentioned it," 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel said on Monday. "Last year if we get one of those two games against the Broncos or the Bears, we have a first-week (postseason) bye.

looks like Kyle is making an emphasis to start this year off better than we have in the past, exciting!

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Week one is always unpredictable.
Bad teams can look good, good teams can look bad.

Steelers ended last year with a lot of momentum and hype.

We have a lot of similarities. 2nd year rising quarterback, although ours had a better year.

Top tier pass rush, superstar safety, pro bowl running back.

We do have more star power on offense I think, but the Steelers allowed the least rushing touchdowns last year while we allowed the least yardage. We were nearly identical against the pass.

Playing in Pittsburgh isn't easy but at least if our PS kicker plays, he's kicked there before.

On paper it should be close but paper isn't reality. If Bosa doesn't play, I think it'll be a one score game.

Absolutely this. I remember at least two years the 49ers started 1-0 and got my hopes sky high, only to s**t the bed the rest of the year.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Week one is always unpredictable.
Bad teams can look good, good teams can look bad.

Steelers ended last year with a lot of momentum and hype.

We have a lot of similarities. 2nd year rising quarterback, although ours had a better year.

Top tier pass rush, superstar safety, pro bowl running back.

We do have more star power on offense I think, but the Steelers allowed the least rushing touchdowns last year while we allowed the least yardage. We were nearly identical against the pass.

Playing in Pittsburgh isn't easy but at least if our PS kicker plays, he's kicked there before.

On paper it should be close but paper isn't reality. If Bosa doesn't play, I think it'll be a one score game.

Excellent post!

I think their D will go after McKivitz all day long w/stunts and bull rushes.

This is going to be a very tough game.

If Bosa isn't playing, it'll be a lot tougher.

Originally posted by LasVegasWally:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Week one is always unpredictable.
Bad teams can look good, good teams can look bad.

Steelers ended last year with a lot of momentum and hype.

We have a lot of similarities. 2nd year rising quarterback, although ours had a better year.

Top tier pass rush, superstar safety, pro bowl running back.

We do have more star power on offense I think, but the Steelers allowed the least rushing touchdowns last year while we allowed the least yardage. We were nearly identical against the pass.

Playing in Pittsburgh isn't easy but at least if our PS kicker plays, he's kicked there before.

On paper it should be close but paper isn't reality. If Bosa doesn't play, I think it'll be a one score game.

Excellent post!

I think their D will go after McKivitz all day long w/stunts and bull rushes.

This is going to be a very tough game.

If Bosa isn't playing, it'll be a lot tougher.

Well, once I think about it, I think our edge guys just need to hold their ground.

AA and Hargrave should blow things up in the middle. We need Ferrell, Hyder, and Jackson to set the edge, contain, and do their thing. We know Hyder is great in this system, Jackson was scratching the surface, and Ferrell we hope can do better here.

If any of them stand out, we'll be better off than expected, at least short term.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Well, once I think about it, I think our edge guys just need to hold their ground.

AA and Hargrave should blow things up in the middle. We need Ferrell, Hyder, and Jackson to set the edge, contain, and do their thing. We know Hyder is great in this system, Jackson was scratching the surface, and Ferrell we hope can do better here.

If any of them stand out, we'll be better off than expected, at least short term.

Supreme confidence in Hyder. I am glad he is back.

With Bosa: Niners 76, Steelers 0
Without Bkda: Steelers 2, Niners 0

Originally posted by captveg:
With Bosa: Niners 76, Steelers 0
Without Bkda: Steelers 2, Niners 0

With Bosa: 49ers 42, Steelers 7
Without Bosa: 49ers 42, Steelers 7