The Cowboys have a few fairly large matchup advantages on paper, but the Steelers have an odd way of turning those into strengths on game day. There are still plenty of reasons to feel the Steelers will defeat Dallas in Week 15.
Steelers take on the Cowboys in History Bowl, of sorts.
As the Steelers prepare for their important Week 15 match-up in Dallas on Sunday, l can't help but think back to my early days as a football fan, and my admiration for those legendary Cowboys teams of the 60's, 70's and early 80's .
With several members of the Steelers' 2012 draft class likely to see extensive time Sunday - including two seventh round picks and an undrafted free agent - the value of this class will be a major factor in whether the Steelers make the playoffs.
How the 85 Bears have evolved and how Ben can attack the defense.
Historic rivals face off in Week 15 with playoff implications on the line.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger proclaimed the Steelers the World's Team, while letting Dallas hold onto their self-created title of America's Team. Since these teams met in Super Bowl XXX - Dallas won 27-17 - they've taken opposite paths.
Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant is getting a second opinion on whether his fractured left index finger needs immediate surgery. DeMarcus Ware missed practice with an elbow injury.
Like a former American general, Mike Tomlin has had his unconventional methods questioned while trying to survive the 2012 season. His garrison has lost many battles along the way, but they have not yet lost the war.
Steelers first round pick goes 14 games into rookie season before seeing the field, will start at right guard as Ramon Foster shifts to left guard in wake of Willie Colon's injury.
