The Bucs have been horrible all season and have only won 1 of their last 5 games.  The Steelers got absolutely punished last week by the Ravens.

The Bucs would like to run the ball with Cadillac Williams (697 yards rushing) against the tough Steelers defense that is allowing 99.5 yards rushing per game and 3.6 yards per carry.  The Bucs had better be able to pick up the aggressive blitzing scheme of the Steelers D or Bruce Gradkowski will be in a world of hurt. 

The Steelers will probably be content to feed Willie Parker (915 yards rushing) the ball.  The Bucs allow 122.3 yards rushing per game and 4.0 yards per carry, so Parker should have a good game.  All signs points to Ben Roethlisberger having a good game this week despite not having Hines Ward for the game.  The Bucs don’t rush or defend the pass well.

The Steelers should roll to an easy win here as long as they protect the football.