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Week 8: Pittsburgh Steelers (5-1) at New Orleans Saints (4-3)

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Oct 25, 2010 1:29 AM





Last two Super Bowl champs.

Saints sure didn't look like it against Cleveland but Halloween night in the Superdome should be a wild scene. A chance for Drew Brees and company to rebound with a statement win.

Steelers are tied for the best record in the NFL but they may be without veteran defensive end Aaron Smith for the remainder of the season.
Oct 25, 2010 1:29am
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Oct 25, 2010 7:19 AM
I originally thought the Steelers would win this game when the schedule was released but I also thought the Saints would have a much better record at this point too. They're reeling a bit and will definitely be looking to get back on track and, as you said, "make a statement" against a 5-1 team.

No Aaron Smith is a real bummer too.
Oct 25, 2010 7:19am
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Oct 25, 2010 10:50 AM
I figured Steelers at first but that is what is funny about the NFL. The Saints lose to the Browns and then end up beating the Steelers this weekend so I went with NO.
Oct 25, 2010 10:50am
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Oct 25, 2010 7:13 PM
I really think this will be a great game, but the more I think about it, the more I think the Steelers will win. Seems like this is just not the Saints year. Saints do need a "statement" game, but I just think that the Steelers are the better team...even without Smith.
Oct 25, 2010 7:13pm
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Oct 25, 2010 7:16 PM
This will be fun to watch.
Oct 25, 2010 7:16pm
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Oct 25, 2010 7:59 PM
I'm taking the Saints in this one.
Oct 25, 2010 7:59pm
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Oct 25, 2010 9:01 PM
Saints returned to the aints or taints this year.
They suck again!!!
Oct 25, 2010 9:01pm
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ytownfootball

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Oct 25, 2010 9:15 PM
All things being equal, I would have had this game a toss up. The Browns pistol whipping the Saints at home has to have left a nice brown bacon strip and stench of shit across the backs of the Saints as they look to get the license plate of the truck that ran their ass over. ;) The Steelers losing Smith is a tough knock, it may actually affect them as much as losing Troy last season. Add a little come back Karma to the Steelers for their refereeing gift with Ben's fumble and there's definitely good reason to take the Saints this week.
Oct 25, 2010 9:15pm
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Oct 25, 2010 9:17 PM
Saints will come to this game as if the entire year depends on it. Could be a very hard fought game. To me this is a statement game for them. This game may define their season. I like the Steelers in yet another close one. Ben is HUGE at winning games late.
Oct 25, 2010 9:17pm
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Oct 25, 2010 9:18 PM
" pistol whipping".....laffin. Qb has 74 yards passing and Hillis has 70 some yards. It was a fluke win, but a damn fun one to see.
Oct 25, 2010 9:18pm
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Oct 25, 2010 9:20 PM
Saints because its at home on Halloween. And its the NFL.
Oct 25, 2010 9:20pm
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Oct 25, 2010 9:21 PM
Everything seems against the Steelers in this one.....but the Steelers ususally rise in this situation

NO 27
Steelers 20

OR

Steelers 34
Saints 17
Oct 25, 2010 9:21pm
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Oct 25, 2010 9:21 PM
outdoorsman;532554 wrote:" pistol whipping".....laffin. Qb has 74 yards passing and Hillis has 70 some yards. It was a fluke win, but a damn fun one to see.

Hey, the Bears rode that philosophy to the SB in 2006.
Oct 25, 2010 9:21pm
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Oct 25, 2010 9:27 PM
outdoorsman;532554 wrote:" pistol whipping".....laffin. Qb has 74 yards passing and Hillis has 70 some yards. It was a fluke win, but a damn fun one to see.

Yeah, well, Ryan had the Saints dialed with the defensive gameplan, 4 picks don't happen by themselves. I don't see Breesy throwing 4 in one game anytime again soon. He'll be out to prove the Browns game was a fluke.
Oct 25, 2010 9:27pm
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Oct 25, 2010 10:10 PM
Laley23;532564 wrote:Hey, the Bears rode that philosophy to the SB in 2006.
Aint the same apples, but nice come back.
Oct 25, 2010 10:10pm
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Oct 25, 2010 10:13 PM
ytownfootball;532580 wrote:Yeah, well, Ryan had the Saints dialed with the defensive gameplan, 4 picks don't happen by themselves. I don't see Breesy throwing 4 in one game anytime again soon. He'll be out to prove the Browns game was a fluke.

The Browns defense is pretty good. The offense will be a concern. I will say this is the first time, in a long time, I think the Browns could be heading in the right direction.
Oct 25, 2010 10:13pm
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Oct 25, 2010 10:18 PM
outdoorsman;532703 wrote:The Browns defense is pretty good. The offense will be a concern. I will say this is the first time, in a long time, I think the Browns could be heading in the right direction.

I concur.
Oct 25, 2010 10:18pm
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Oct 25, 2010 10:19 PM
outdoorsman;532703 wrote:The Browns defense is pretty good. The offense will be a concern. I will say this is the first time, in a long time, I think the Browns could be heading in the right direction.

Tough to say, the front office needs to put together a couple of nice drafts first.
Oct 25, 2010 10:19pm
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Oct 25, 2010 10:25 PM
wes_mantooth;532720 wrote:Tough to say, the front office needs to put together a couple of nice drafts first.

I agree and think they finally have the right person giving them direction.
Oct 25, 2010 10:25pm
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Oct 25, 2010 10:27 PM
wes_mantooth;532720 wrote:Tough to say, the front office needs to put together a couple of nice drafts first.

Need to get younger all across the roster, but yeah, there are some gaping voids.

I would pick the Saints this week, but I92 has a point too. The Steelers seem to pull out some that they're not supposed to.
Oct 25, 2010 10:27pm
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Oct 25, 2010 10:31 PM
ytownfootball;532735 wrote:I would pick the Saints this week, but I92 has a point too. The Steelers seem to pull out some that they're not supposed to.
Its Ben. He is at his best when the game is on the line.

Could be a great game. Saints have to feel a sense of desperation.
Oct 25, 2010 10:31pm
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Oct 26, 2010 11:23 AM
This is the 1st of 3 primetime games in a row for the Steelers. They usually perform well on the big stage.
Oct 26, 2010 11:23am
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Oct 26, 2010 12:27 PM
Good news from the Mike Tomlin press conference.

Smith will be out "an extended period of time" but won't be placed on injured reserve. They'll leave the door open for him to possibly return late in the year.
Oct 26, 2010 12:27pm
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Oct 26, 2010 12:47 PM
Good news.
Oct 26, 2010 12:47pm
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Oct 26, 2010 1:15 PM
I think if it was a major tear he would be out at least four months maybe more.

It was a partial tear. Tomlin didn't give a timetable but heck even if he missed the remainder of the regular season and the Steelers are able to make the playoffs, they still would be a better team in January with him available.
Oct 26, 2010 1:15pm