JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 09: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs for a gain against the Cincinnati Bengals October 9, 2011 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers square off in Heinz Field. Both teams do not have a ton of turnover since last season and thus are using the preseason to get tuned up for week one. For more on the Jaguars head over to Big Cat Country. For more on the Steelers, check out Behind the Steel Curtain.
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert is looking to pick up his first victory in the NFL, but it won't come easy in Heinz Field against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jaguars are coming off a 30-20 loss at home to the Cincinnati Bengals and are trying to stop a 4-game losing skid. The Jaguars have been able to run the football as Maurice Jones-Drew, who ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing yards with 476, will look to run on a Steelers defense who've given up over 100 yards per game on the ground.
The Steelers on the other hand will look to get their offense back on track after a five touchdown performance by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers will be getting back Rashard Mendenhall from injury, but the Jaguars defense is ranked top 10 overall and has been playing really well despite the Jaguars 1-4 record. On the defensive side of the football however, the Steelers will be missing some key defensive players in Casey Hampton and Aaron Smith on the defensive line, as well as James Harrison and Jason Worilds at linebacker.
Game Date/Time: Sunday, October 16; 1:00pm ET
Location: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA
TV Schedule
Local: CBS
TV Distribution Map: The506.com
Radio Schedule
Jaguars: WOKV 690AM
Steelers: WDVE 102.5 FM/970 ESPN
For more on the Jaguars head over to Big Cat Country. For more on the Steelers, check out Behind the Steel Curtain. Follow the rest of preseason week two at SB Nation NFL.
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