Non
Posts: 9,517
Oct 25, 2010 1:29am
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.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Oct 25, 2010 7:19am
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.
No Aaron Smith is a real bummer too.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Oct 25, 2010 10:50am
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.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Oct 25, 2010 7:13pm
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.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Oct 25, 2010 7:16pm
This will be fun to watch.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 25, 2010 7:59pm
I'm taking the Saints in this one.
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 223
Oct 25, 2010 9:01pm
Saints returned to the aints or taints this year.
They suck again!!!
They suck again!!!
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Oct 25, 2010 9:15pm
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.
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.
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outdoorsman
Posts: 417
Oct 25, 2010 9:17pm
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.
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outdoorsman
Posts: 417
Oct 25, 2010 9:18pm
" 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.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Oct 25, 2010 9:20pm
Saints because its at home on Halloween. And its the NFL.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 25, 2010 9:21pm
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
NO 27
Steelers 20
OR
Steelers 34
Saints 17
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Oct 25, 2010 9:21pm
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.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Oct 25, 2010 9:27pm
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.
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outdoorsman
Posts: 417
Oct 25, 2010 10:10pm
Aint the same apples, but nice come back.Laley23;532564 wrote:Hey, the Bears rode that philosophy to the SB in 2006.
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outdoorsman
Posts: 417
Oct 25, 2010 10:13pm
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.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Oct 25, 2010 10:18pm
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.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Oct 25, 2010 10:19pm
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.
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outdoorsman
Posts: 417
Oct 25, 2010 10:25pm
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.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Oct 25, 2010 10:27pm
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.
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outdoorsman
Posts: 417
Oct 25, 2010 10:31pm
Its Ben. He is at his best when the game is on the line.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.
Could be a great game. Saints have to feel a sense of desperation.
Art Modell
Posts: 2,338
Oct 26, 2010 11:23am
This is the 1st of 3 primetime games in a row for the Steelers. They usually perform well on the big stage.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Oct 26, 2010 12:27pm
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.
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.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Oct 26, 2010 12:47pm
Good news.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Oct 26, 2010 1:15pm
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.
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.