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Can the Steelers' emotional control and communication outsmart the Cowboys and even the historic rivalry score?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are aiming to rebound from their loss to the Colts. The team is practicing extensively in order to regain the momentum they lost. Mike Tomlin, the head coach, is also devising many plans for the team for their game against the Dallas Cowboys. The man has even discussed some of these strategies in a recent video on the Steelers’ YouTube page. But what are these new plans?

The HC Mike Tomlin talked about how the team is hoping to control the game from the outset. They will hope for an early start to put pressure on the Cowboys. Apart from that, Tomlin also talked about how much it is important for players to value the game. He asserted how much emotion players on both sides put into a specific game and that they should control them.

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The HC stated in the video, “The management of emotion for both groups, you know you don’t manage your emotions well sometimes you don’t play clean enough. Sometimes you play hard but not smart. Sometimes you lack communication and particularly in our home venue in prime time communication is going to be significant for our defense.”

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After discussing emotions, Mike Tomlin discussed communication. The HC believes that communicating is the best approach to determining what the other player wants to do on the field. This is why it is the most vital factor, and the team must communicate well during the matchup. The HC revealed how he wants the talk not just on the field, but also with him too. Following Tomlin’s words, it is safe to conclude that the Steelers will pose a significant challenge to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Well everyone must have noticed how this game is getting a lot of attention throughout the world, and there’s a reason for it. Do you know the reason?

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Mike Tomlin is attempting to equal the records for the Cowboys-Steelers rivalry.

Confused? Actually, these teams have had a long history of rivalry in the NFL. If you are unaware, the teams have faced off 33 times, with the Cowboys winning 17 and the Steelers winning 16 times. This implies that if the Steelers win the next game, they will equal the all-time record.

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Can the Steelers' emotional control and communication outsmart the Cowboys and even the historic rivalry score?

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Mike Tomlin wants to accomplish the same thing, and what better location to do it than in their home stadium? The Steelers would have a significant home edge, so the Cowboys must be careful in the game. Even in the aforementioned YouTube video, the HC indicated that the squad did not want to disappoint their big fanbase.

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It is generally known how passionate the Steelers’ fans are about their team. They serve as the external aspect of the whole game, which is the finest thing. The statistics show this thing as you will be shocked to know that the Cowboys last defeated the Steelers at home in 1997. This means that since then, Steelers have been super dominant.

What are your views about this game? Whom are you promising to win?