After the Ravens blow out the Browns in the early game Saturday, not so sure how motivated the Steeler players will be as the AFC North division will be lost to them. Their only motivation at that point, would be to win so they can travel to face the Texans in order to salvage some type of redemption after these three blowout losses. If they don't win, they will travel to Baltimore and who wants to play them now that they have their D figured out?
I expect some better play from the Steelers as this is the last game before the home crowd. There is at least one toxic presence (more IMO) on that team and there was a team only meeting this week so where there is smoke, there is fire. The Steeler offense is not scoring and yes they faced some fine defenses but if the Bengals hang 30 on them, can they hang? The frigid weather will be a factor so I doubt that it will be a high scoring shootout like their first game. I see temps at night there in the teens and perhaps snow flurries in the forecast. Does the Bengal D suck, indeed it does but so too the Steeler D as they have been giving up yardage and points lately. There have been massive breakdowns in their secondary coverages and now they face one of the best WR tandems in the NFL. Tomlin has hinted at changes, but over the years, he has said that before and the result has been 'yes we have no bananas'. If the Steelers do another 3 and out in their first possession, that will be the indicator for me that it will be a long day. Burrow is on fire and if he can stay away from being clobbered by those Steeler edge rushers, he should be able to carve them up. The Lions' pick is just a fan pick of mine as they are my team. My only bet with the heart all year. BOL
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After the Ravens blow out the Browns in the early game Saturday, not so sure how motivated the Steeler players will be as the AFC North division will be lost to them. Their only motivation at that point, would be to win so they can travel to face the Texans in order to salvage some type of redemption after these three blowout losses. If they don't win, they will travel to Baltimore and who wants to play them now that they have their D figured out?
I expect some better play from the Steelers as this is the last game before the home crowd. There is at least one toxic presence (more IMO) on that team and there was a team only meeting this week so where there is smoke, there is fire. The Steeler offense is not scoring and yes they faced some fine defenses but if the Bengals hang 30 on them, can they hang? The frigid weather will be a factor so I doubt that it will be a high scoring shootout like their first game. I see temps at night there in the teens and perhaps snow flurries in the forecast. Does the Bengal D suck, indeed it does but so too the Steeler D as they have been giving up yardage and points lately. There have been massive breakdowns in their secondary coverages and now they face one of the best WR tandems in the NFL. Tomlin has hinted at changes, but over the years, he has said that before and the result has been 'yes we have no bananas'. If the Steelers do another 3 and out in their first possession, that will be the indicator for me that it will be a long day. Burrow is on fire and if he can stay away from being clobbered by those Steeler edge rushers, he should be able to carve them up. The Lions' pick is just a fan pick of mine as they are my team. My only bet with the heart all year. BOL
If Steelers win they play Houston in 1st round of playoffs…but if they lose they will play Ravens in 1st round of playoffs….so Steelers have alot to play for too
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If Steelers win they play Houston in 1st round of playoffs…but if they lose they will play Ravens in 1st round of playoffs….so Steelers have alot to play for too
For sure but I thought I covered the pros of Pitts winning in my first paragraph? No doubt about it, the Steelers have something to play for too.
Am now a bit concerned about the weather, the wind specifically. I see winds now predicted from 10 to 20 MPH and if there are gusts it might impact the Bengal passing attack. If it turns into a run attack only game, this would favor the Steelers IMO.
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For sure but I thought I covered the pros of Pitts winning in my first paragraph? No doubt about it, the Steelers have something to play for too.
Am now a bit concerned about the weather, the wind specifically. I see winds now predicted from 10 to 20 MPH and if there are gusts it might impact the Bengal passing attack. If it turns into a run attack only game, this would favor the Steelers IMO.
Actually I love the Lions, but not to win the 1 seed, they were made for the 5 seed. Dan Campbell doesn't want to sit for a week. He's got an insatiable appetite for knee caps
Like the Bungles but not Detroit.
Actually I love the Lions, but not to win the 1 seed, they were made for the 5 seed. Dan Campbell doesn't want to sit for a week. He's got an insatiable appetite for knee caps
LB Alex Anzalone has been activated for the game tomorrow. I wonder if he is in football shape? If he is that would make the Lions' D more stout for sure.
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LB Alex Anzalone has been activated for the game tomorrow. I wonder if he is in football shape? If he is that would make the Lions' D more stout for sure.