Non
Posts: 9,517
Oct 30, 2011 11:28pm
Here we go again.
Not much needed to sell this one.
Best rivalry in the NFL. Primetime on NBC. This second meeting is coming somewhat earlier than usual but still the winner should have the inside track to the AFC North title.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Oct 31, 2011 12:32am
I'm pumped for this game. It will be much closer than the first meeting. This thread needs a poll Non.
My friend wants me to go to Pittsburgh and watch it with her. I'm still debating on it but I believe I'm going.
My friend wants me to go to Pittsburgh and watch it with her. I'm still debating on it but I believe I'm going.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Oct 31, 2011 12:46am
17-10 Pittsburgh
Steelers have a much better offense and a slightly worse defense. Nobody has a good statistical game but Big Ben does enough to win.
Steelers have a much better offense and a slightly worse defense. Nobody has a good statistical game but Big Ben does enough to win.
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I Am Ahab
Posts: 478
Oct 31, 2011 1:19am
I don't see Bmore being able to sweep this series. Especially the way the two teams are playing. Pittsburgh has a better QB, better recieiving core. Bmore's defense will have to play lights out for the Ravens to win.
Heelz
Posts: 780
Oct 31, 2011 5:54am
Depending on which Ravens team shows up the one from the first coupe games of the season or the team from the last couple games. Hoping for a sweep but thats a tall order to fill. But i'm going with the Ravens 21-17
Non
Posts: 9,517
Oct 31, 2011 10:18am
I'll be heading down again.
This is similar to a playoff scenario for the Steelers, defeating New England at home and then having to come back and play Baltimore. As if this were the AFC Championship at midseason.
I don't care what anybody says, the Steelers are coming on and could be potentially very dangerous.
It's big from Baltimore's perspective to halt the Steelers momentum or the Steelers could be on their way to the division title, top seed, and so forth.
This is similar to a playoff scenario for the Steelers, defeating New England at home and then having to come back and play Baltimore. As if this were the AFC Championship at midseason.
I don't care what anybody says, the Steelers are coming on and could be potentially very dangerous.
It's big from Baltimore's perspective to halt the Steelers momentum or the Steelers could be on their way to the division title, top seed, and so forth.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Oct 31, 2011 11:44am
Steelers Pro Bowlers at midseason mark:
Ben Roethlisberger
Mike Wallace
LaMarr Woodley
maybe:
Maurkice Pouncey
Troy Polamalu
Ike Taylor
Ben Roethlisberger
Mike Wallace
LaMarr Woodley
maybe:
Maurkice Pouncey
Troy Polamalu
Ike Taylor
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Oct 31, 2011 3:50pm
Woodley is probably out for this game with a hamstring injury. James Harrison could be back for this Sunday though. Farrior will miss a month with a torn calf.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Oct 31, 2011 5:03pm
Steelers should win but mounting injuries worry me. Odd that the Steelers will finish the series with Baltimore before they even play one game with the Bengals or the Browns.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Oct 31, 2011 5:19pm
It will be a tight game and I am picking the Ravens. It will be my first trip to Pittsburgh. I wish I was actually going to the game.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Oct 31, 2011 5:47pm
Woodley said last night that he thought he'd be able to play next Sunday.
Unless there was more of an downgrade today.
Ike Taylor got banged up, too.
Unless there was more of an downgrade today.
Ike Taylor got banged up, too.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Oct 31, 2011 5:56pm
Just said on the news that Woodley is doubtful, but Harrison has been cleared to return.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Oct 31, 2011 6:11pm
That hurts big time. Woodley has been on fire.
I think this Chris Carter from Fresno State will be a player. Good speed off the edge, which could help him right away get underneath the bigger tackles. But the problem will be in defending the run.
I think this Chris Carter from Fresno State will be a player. Good speed off the edge, which could help him right away get underneath the bigger tackles. But the problem will be in defending the run.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 31, 2011 11:30pm
I'll be putting about 50,000 on the Ravens.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Nov 1, 2011 4:49pm
Not liking the Steelers chances with the injuries.
Hate to use that as an excuse but I think it may be absolutely pivotal in this one with Harrison and Woodley both sidelined.
Hate to use that as an excuse but I think it may be absolutely pivotal in this one with Harrison and Woodley both sidelined.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 1, 2011 5:46pm
Now they're saying Woodley might play Sunday night.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 1, 2011 6:33pm
I thought I read on ESPN's crawler that Woodley was out and Harrison may play.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Nov 1, 2011 6:39pm
Woodley out, could be for several weeks, Harrison probably out as well according to the PG
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 1, 2011 9:21pm
Adam Schefter's report came out after the PG's report.GoPens;953878 wrote:Woodley out, could be for several weeks, Harrison probably out as well according to the PG
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 1, 2011 9:31pm
Woodley also saying that he could play....
http://nfl.si.com/2011/11/01/lamarr-woodley-dont-count-me-out-yet/
http://nfl.si.com/2011/11/01/lamarr-woodley-dont-count-me-out-yet/
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 1, 2011 11:28pm
I admire that he wants to play but I don't know how smart it is.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Nov 2, 2011 8:26am
I could see the Steelers moving Brett Keisel to outside linebacker some and then playing Heyward at DE.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Nov 2, 2011 1:05pm
Not having Woodley and Harrison could really suck. If they get pressure on Flacco, they can make him crumble. If not, he could be very effective.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Nov 2, 2011 1:23pm
I know. Particularly Woodley. He's playing at an NFL Defensive Player of the Year type level.Heretic;954922 wrote:Not having Woodley and Harrison could really suck. If they get pressure on Flacco, they can make him crumble. If not, he could be very effective.
Standard is the standard, as Tomlin says. They'll move guys around and expect to perform well but truthfully his status could be the difference in the game.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 2, 2011 4:56pm
Wow. Very pumped for this game!