Jaguars Vs. Steelers: Pittsburgh Wins Despite Second-Half Shutout

Miller was averaging 38 receiving yards a game with 190 receiving yards on the season and one touchdown through his first five weeks of the 2011 NFL season. Miller’s receiving yards per game is up nearly 2 yards per game.

Thomas was averaging 53 receiving yards a game with 265 receiving yards on the season and three touchdowns through his first five weeks of the 2011 NFL season. Thomas’ receiving yards per game is up nearly 2 yards per game.

For the year, Jones-Drew’s production is down, especially in the red zone. Through five games, the Jaguars’ back has recorded just two touchdowns while carrying the ball 96 times for 476 yards. The yardage is there, but the scoring hadn’t come heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Steelers.

Jones-Drew was the 11th-best running back play heading into the week, according to Yahoo!‘s fantasy ranking. He hasn’t quite been elite, and his touchdowns are down, but Jones-Drew remains a solid fantasy start.

Wallace was averaging 107 receiving yards a game with 536 receiving yards on the season and three touchdowns through his first five weeks of the 2011 NFL season. Wallace’s receiving yards per game is up nearly 30 yards per game.

Mendenhall ran for 146 yards and a touchdown, Roethlisberger threw for 200 yards and a score, and the Steelers defense held the Jaguars to just 209 total yards for a 17-13 win.

Pittsburgh scored the first 17 points of the game in the first half, then held on as its offense went scoreless in the second half.

According to Yahoo! Sports, Roethlisberger would probably be a borderline starter in most leagues, coming in 10th in their fantasy rankings. How much stock you put in one great outing compared to the four prior mediocre performances is up to you.

Unfortunately for the Jags, even the always optimistic Peter King over at Sorts Illustrated seems to have no hope for Jacksonville on the road ... and he sums it up rather succinctly.

Welp, it looks like the Jaguars will need to pull of a pretty big upset if they’re going to have a chance at winning this weekend.

Check out the odds for all of this week’s NFL action at our NFL Week 6 odds page. Hit up Behind The Steel Curtain for more on the Steelers, and check out Big Cat Country for more on the Jaguars.