bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 23, 2009 12:13am
Pittsburgh enters 6-4
Baltimore enters 5-5
Baltimore enters 5-5
newarkcatholicfan
Posts: 3,199
Nov 23, 2009 12:14am
Ravens 27-21.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 23, 2009 12:27am
27 to 17 Baltimore.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 23, 2009 7:12am
Both teams really need a win here.
It's kinda difficult to make a prediction because of injuries to key players. Will Ben play? Will Troy play? That will change things significantly IMO. We should have some idea tomorrow during Tomlin's weekly press conference.
It's kinda difficult to make a prediction because of injuries to key players. Will Ben play? Will Troy play? That will change things significantly IMO. We should have some idea tomorrow during Tomlin's weekly press conference.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Nov 23, 2009 7:38am
^^ This. If Batch plays, I say Ravens win by 7-10.
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Swamp Fox
Posts: 2,218
Nov 23, 2009 8:36am
Pittsburgh is getting perilously close to being a marginal wild-card play-off team. They need to heal in a hurry or this season could get away from them. How bad is Ben's injury? Charlie Batch???????? The Ravens will win if he is the QB.
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rock_knutne
Nov 23, 2009 8:45am
Must win for Pittsburgh!
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 23, 2009 12:11pm
Chris Kemeatou (I know I messed his last name up) will miss a few games with an MCL injury. Not good. Not good at all.
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rock_knutne
Nov 23, 2009 12:14pm
^^^^^Wow, that isn't good. Throw in Charlie Batch and Ben's injury, and the Steelers are a mess right now. Oh well, it's the nature of the beast when talking about the NFL.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Nov 23, 2009 12:21pm
The Steelers had some margin for error before yesterday. Now they have none.
I don't like their chances, though.
The Ravens played with good passion despite losing to the Colts. The Steelers are all together lacking confidence and any kind of momentum. With Polamalu hurt and now Ben probably hurt or at least feeling the affects, it's not a good situation for a critical game.
They still might lose with those two but if either one or neither play, I'd say it's a guaranteed loss at Baltimore.
I don't like their chances, though.
The Ravens played with good passion despite losing to the Colts. The Steelers are all together lacking confidence and any kind of momentum. With Polamalu hurt and now Ben probably hurt or at least feeling the affects, it's not a good situation for a critical game.
They still might lose with those two but if either one or neither play, I'd say it's a guaranteed loss at Baltimore.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 23, 2009 12:30pm
It's a must win for both teams. Injuries are rough for both teams.
You guys are pretty down on Batch huh? lol
You guys are pretty down on Batch huh? lol
Non
Posts: 9,517
Nov 23, 2009 12:33pm
let's say for the sake of discussion the Steelers lose to the Ravens
then win their last five -- Oakland, Cleveland, Green Bay, Baltimore (home), Miami
they would finish 11-5 and 8-4
they would definitely finish ahead of Baltimore because Baltimore would have at least 10-6
they would definitely finish ahead of Miami because the head-to-head win would make Miami at least 10-6
Denver 6-4
at K.C.
at Indy
Oakland
at Philadelphia
Kansas City
Denver will definitely lose one more bringing them to at least 11-5 and they would lose the head-to-head to Pittsburgh
that leaves Jacksonville (6-4) and Houston (5-4)
Jacksonville (6-4)
at San Francisco
Houston
Miami
Indianapolis
at New England
at Cleveland
they'll lose two for sure
Houston (5-4)
Tennessee
Indianapolis
at Jacksonville
Seattle
at St. Louis
at Miami
New England
a loss tonight would give them five but even if they win they still have some tough games and probably won't finish better than 10-6
so the Steelers can lose to Baltimore and win their remaining games and claim the No. 5 seed
then win their last five -- Oakland, Cleveland, Green Bay, Baltimore (home), Miami
they would finish 11-5 and 8-4
they would definitely finish ahead of Baltimore because Baltimore would have at least 10-6
they would definitely finish ahead of Miami because the head-to-head win would make Miami at least 10-6
Denver 6-4
at K.C.
at Indy
Oakland
at Philadelphia
Kansas City
Denver will definitely lose one more bringing them to at least 11-5 and they would lose the head-to-head to Pittsburgh
that leaves Jacksonville (6-4) and Houston (5-4)
Jacksonville (6-4)
at San Francisco
Houston
Miami
Indianapolis
at New England
at Cleveland
they'll lose two for sure
Houston (5-4)
Tennessee
Indianapolis
at Jacksonville
Seattle
at St. Louis
at Miami
New England
a loss tonight would give them five but even if they win they still have some tough games and probably won't finish better than 10-6
so the Steelers can lose to Baltimore and win their remaining games and claim the No. 5 seed
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 23, 2009 12:38pm
Ha you are counting Baltimore out of the wild card hunt?
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Nov 23, 2009 12:55pm
The paper today makes it sound like Ben will get the start. The spin doctors are at work on this one.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Nov 23, 2009 2:55pm
Heard they were bringing in Cleo Lemon for a tryout today.
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 223
Nov 23, 2009 6:49pm
Ben is supposed to start
Baltimore needs this game bad or they are pretty much finished.
Batch's season is over or atleast he is out for 6 weeks.
Baltimore needs this game bad or they are pretty much finished.
Batch's season is over or atleast he is out for 6 weeks.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 27, 2009 10:43am
Wow I don't know how updated the lists are but the injuries have taken a toll on both teams.
Pittsburgh
Kemoeatu - didn't practice
Palamalu - didn't practice
Baltimore
Haloti Ngata - limited practice
Ed Reed - didn't practice
Todd Heap - limited practice
Ray Lewis - didn't practice
Matt Birk - didn't practice
Pittsburgh
Kemoeatu - didn't practice
Palamalu - didn't practice
Baltimore
Haloti Ngata - limited practice
Ed Reed - didn't practice
Todd Heap - limited practice
Ray Lewis - didn't practice
Matt Birk - didn't practice
Heelz
Posts: 780
Nov 28, 2009 10:07am
Ravens really need to win this game, for any chance to get a wiff of the playoffs.....and I also really HATE the Steelers.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 28, 2009 11:53am
Ben won't play Sunday night. Dennis Dixon is getting the start. Damn.....
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2009/11/report_roethlisberger_out_vs_ravens.html
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2009/11/report_roethlisberger_out_vs_ravens.html
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Nov 28, 2009 12:00pm
Ravens 23-10 now that ben isnt starting.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Nov 28, 2009 12:12pm
Yeah...just read that. Steelers in trouble.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 28, 2009 12:13pm
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sportsfix
Posts: 12
Nov 28, 2009 12:40pm
Latest line is Ravens -13 vs. Roethlisbergerless Steelers
Non
Posts: 9,517
Nov 29, 2009 6:47pm
Just hoping the Steelers don't get blown out but I think they will.
Ravens are going to be all over Dixon.
Steelers aren't showing a lot of leadership on defense either. Aaron Smith was a good central figure and he's out. Polamalu, although quiet, still is a guy the others lean on when the going gets tough. Farrior is finally showing decline this season.
Some of the guys like James Harrison, Ike Taylor, William Gay are good to average players but not leaders, they're kind of knuckleheads personality-wise.
Ravens are going to be all over Dixon.
Steelers aren't showing a lot of leadership on defense either. Aaron Smith was a good central figure and he's out. Polamalu, although quiet, still is a guy the others lean on when the going gets tough. Farrior is finally showing decline this season.
Some of the guys like James Harrison, Ike Taylor, William Gay are good to average players but not leaders, they're kind of knuckleheads personality-wise.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Nov 29, 2009 7:06pm
James Harrison is one of the very best....period
Dixon will surprise with 80 rushing yards
Dixon will surprise with 80 rushing yards