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#26
Steel curtain -6, under 35 ..... 
Tennessee at Pittsburgh (09/10/2009)
Posted:
#27
OVER HEAD 2 HEAD RESULTS (SINCE 2001)
Date Score Line O/U
Dec 21, 2008 PIT 14, @TEN 31 TEN, -3 34.0
Sep 11, 2005 TEN 7, @PIT 34 PIT, --7 39.5
Sep 28, 2003 TEN 30, @PIT 13 PIT, NL 0.0
Jan 11, 2003 PIT 31, @TEN 34 PIT, NL 0.0
Nov 17, 2002 PIT 23, @TEN 31 PIT, NL 0.0
Nov 25, 2001 PIT 34, @TEN 24 PIT, NL 0.0
Oct 29, 2001 TEN 7, @PIT 34 PIT, NL 0.0
Date Score Line O/U
Dec 21, 2008 PIT 14, @TEN 31 TEN, -3 34.0
Sep 11, 2005 TEN 7, @PIT 34 PIT, --7 39.5
Sep 28, 2003 TEN 30, @PIT 13 PIT, NL 0.0
Jan 11, 2003 PIT 31, @TEN 34 PIT, NL 0.0
Nov 17, 2002 PIT 23, @TEN 31 PIT, NL 0.0
Nov 25, 2001 PIT 34, @TEN 24 PIT, NL 0.0
Oct 29, 2001 TEN 7, @PIT 34 PIT, NL 0.0
Posted:
#30
The opening day victory definitely supports the past few years as it did with the Colts and Giants last year. I like the Steelers and OV for the following reasons.
The Titans have been giving a lot more points in the preseason than Pitt..yea I know preseason.. but losing Haynesworth will impact that ferocious front from last year.
Tenn has no real receiving threats and their new guy Nate, a steal from the Steel, probably wont play..The curse of the Pickens and Thigpen hamstring.
Heinz and Ben make big time plays.
Scoring will come from steeler d, steady offense, and a few late scores from vince or in spite of vince..if he sneaks in.
If you’re not large, you’re small - the DOC
NFL KICKOFF
I keep waiting for the line to creep up to -6.5 or -7, but it's not, might lay off this one, i really don't want to buy a point.
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#36
When these clubs met last year in Music City, the Titans captured a 31-14 victory as three-point home underdogs. White was seen stomping on a Terrible Towel at the end of the game, a move that angered the Steelers and certainly their fans. White has been talking trash this week, indicating that he’ll be doing the same thing Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
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#37
--The 'over' went 11-8 overall for the Steelers last season, 6-4 in their home games. The 'over' compiled a 5-1 mark in the six Pittsburgh home games that had a total in the 30s.
--The 'under' went 9-8 overall for the Titans in '08, but they saw it cash at a lucrative 6-2 clip in their road assignments.
--The Titans have won 50 of 52 games when leading after the third quarter on Fisher’s watch.
--Fisher is entering his 15th season as the head coach of the Titans (and formerly the Oilers). During his tenure, they are 5-6 in the playoffs.
--Tennessee went 6-2 ATS on the road in 2008. The Titans were road ‘dogs just once, winning 24-7 at Cincinnati in Week 2 as one-point puppies.
--In ’08, Pittsburgh posted a 6-4 spread record in 10 spots as a home ‘chalk.’
--The Steelers are 12-7 ATS in 19 games at Heinz Field on Tomlin’s watch.
Posted:
#39
Quote Originally Posted by nhoveem:
like the under here... lean on titans... look for a low scoring game where TN will pound the rock and control the clock all game long... between Johnson, white, and throw in rookie ringer in there, TN will be able to control the clock... collin rarely make mistakes so turnovers won't be too much of a concern... people aren't respecting TN defence due to the lost of Haynesworth, but everyone forgets that TN def played pretty well with jones in there last year when haynesworth was out with the injuries... plus they got some pretty good corners and safety..
I see pits pounding the ball also, due to that fact that Big Ben been out much of the preseason... another reason to try to control the clock and let their stength, that D shine...
to make it short,.. two teams looking to pound the ball, control the clock, and two great D, plus division game.. makes for a low close game...
TN pulls one out on a bironas FG.. 13-10...
I think last years game between these teams is a little misleading. The Titans forced 5 fumbles (recovered two) and had two interceptions in that game which basically was the difference. They didn't run the ball that well, 31 carries-117 yards, good for an average of 3.8 yards per attempt. And I don't think the Titans will be able to control the clock in this game. In fact they didn't even control the clock in last year's game and the Steelers D should be even better this year. Plus that game was played in Tennessee. This game is in Pittsburgh, it's the first game of the year, the Steelers are coming off a Super Bowl win, and they're probably still a little pissed about losing to the Titans last year and watching them stomp, spit and blow their nose on the terrible towel.
As for Kerry Collins I wouldn't say he rarely makes mistakes. For his career he almost has a 50:50 td-int ratio (186-179) and his career passer rating is only 73.8. In 6 of the 15 years he's played he's thrown more interceptions than touchdowns. Last year was one of the top 3 seasons of his career and it wasn't even that good of a year (12 td's, 7 int's, 2,676 yards, 58.3% completion rate and a qb rating of 80.2).
And I don't know why you think Ben was out much of the preseason. He missed one game. But actually played more than expected in the others, especially when Tomlin's main goal was to keep the starters healthy throughout the preseason.
STEELERS & OVER FOR ME
I think the Titans and Kerry Collins fall off a little bit this year. It happens every year when a team that was good one year has a let down year the next and vice versa. The Titans are my choice for being the team that takes a step back this year.
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#42
Looking back now 5 years running, the NFL Thursday Favorite has gone 25-5 ATS. What also is noted is the Superbowl winner is now 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 opening games the following year!!! Favorites were also a winner during opening day last year. Does that mean the Steelers are a lock? Of course not, but all the makings point to it.
over 35
Posted:
#45
TITANS OFFENSE
QB C- Kerry Collins; RB C- Chris Johnson; RB C- LenDale White; FB B- Ahmard Hall; WR B-/C- Nate Washington (QUES); WR C- Justin Gage; WR B+ Kenny Britt; WR B- Lavelle Hawkins; TE B+ Bo Scaife; TE C- Alge Crumpler; RT B+ David Stewart; RG B+ Jake Scott; C C Kevin Mawae; LG B+ Eugene Amano; LT B- Michael Roos; OL B Michael Otto
TITANS DEFENSE
DT B-/C- Jason Jones; DT C- Tony Brown; DE B-/C- Jevon Kearse; DE B+ Kyle Vanden Bosch; LB C+ David Thornton; LB A+ Stephen Tulloch; LB B+ Keith Bulluck; CB C- Nick Harper; CB B-/C- Cortland Finnegan; SS C- Chris Hope; FS B- Michael Griffin
STEELERS OFFENSE
QB B+ Ben Roethlisberger; RB B- Willie Parker; RB B Rashard Mendenhall; FB B+ Frank Summers; WR B+ Hines Ward; WR B+ Santonio Holmes; TE C Heath Miller; RT C- Willie Colon; RG A Trai Essex; C B-/C+ Justin Hartwig; LG B- Chris Kemoeatu; LT B+ Max Starks
STEELERS DEFENSE
NT C Casey Hampton; DE C+ Aaron Smith; DE C- Brett Keisel; LB B- LaMarr Woodley; LB C- James Farrior; LB C- Keyaron Fox; LB B-/C+ James Harrison; CB C+ Ike Taylor; CB A+ William Gay; CB B+ Deshea Townsend; SS B- Troy Polamalu; FS A Ryan Clark
System pick: Steelers -6 -109
Posted:
#49
The only thing giving me pause is Pittsburgh playing at home in a night game. The emotion is going to be off the charts.
But the Titans were arguably the better team last year. They choked in the playoffs again Bmore. This season, the Titans still have the better offense and defensive lines, even though Haynesworth is gone. Casey Hampton looked awful in the preseason. And the Steelers offensive line is a mess.
Tennessee also has more weapons this season and Chris Johnson might be ready to take a leap to the next level. Six points is just too much. Medium play on the Titans.
Posted:
#50
Every Prime Time PIT, Balt & TN Game went over last yr with the exception of one game...PIT/WA and that's because WA Blows Donkey Balls...
I hate taking the under no matter what, but sometimes these lines that are low like "35" do usually go under.
I hit like 15 pre-season games in a row, but this is Reg Season, and everything is different.
Right now my lean is towards TN and the Over...I think PIT wins, but I dont think they cover...I think a lot of money comes in on PIT and GT tonight.
TN/Clemson - Overs on both
GL
BTW, Big Daddy, where you at??? Hope all is well...Seen you around a few threads, and saw what you did in College FB last week, very nice...Need your input on this one...
I hate taking the under no matter what, but sometimes these lines that are low like "35" do usually go under.
I hit like 15 pre-season games in a row, but this is Reg Season, and everything is different.
Right now my lean is towards TN and the Over...I think PIT wins, but I dont think they cover...I think a lot of money comes in on PIT and GT tonight.
TN/Clemson - Overs on both
GL
BTW, Big Daddy, where you at??? Hope all is well...Seen you around a few threads, and saw what you did in College FB last week, very nice...Need your input on this one...
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