Louisville Football: 5 Storylines Heading Into Week 14 Of The NFL
By Derek Snyder
We take a look at five former Louisville football players that will be heading into playoff-worthy games in the NFL on Sunday.
This is a very big weekend in the National Football League for many former Louisville football players. December football in the NFL is when the great teams separate themselves from the good ones. Let’s see if there are any former Cards on those squads this year.
It should be a busy week of games that go to the wire. I’m sure there will be many games decided by field goals, turnovers, and great quarterback play.
With that being said, there are five storylines going into this week that feature former Louisville Cardinals. Let’s take a look, starting with Eli Rogers.
5. Will Eli Rogers Be A Factor For Pittsburgh Down The Stretch?
This is going to be an important game for Eli Rogers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. There is no doubt in my mind that Pittsburgh can go up to Buffalo and get the win, but it definitely won’t be easy. The Bills have a very stout defense, while the Steelers have a phenomenal offense. Something will have to give in this match-up between two playoff-hunting football teams.
The real question for Louisville fans is if Eli Rogers can make a difference for the Steelers down the stretch of the season?
His production has been up and down this year, but that’s not necessarily his fault. Pittsburgh has many other options in the passing game than just Rogers. However, his ability to get open in the middle of the field and move the sticks will prove to be huge for the Steelers this month.
If he can get 4-5 catches per game, then that’s usually a game that Pittsburgh is going to win.