Week 13: Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3)

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Dec 1, 2011 4:50 PM
Pitt is the worst matchup in the AFC for the Bengals. No JJo and now Hall to match up with their speed at WR and no Shipley to counterattack the Pitt blitz. Dunlap is out again so they lose their best shot at getting to Ben.

I think this could be the week Cincy takes a step back. They ran out of gas in 2009 and I'm afraid it will happen again.
Dec 1, 2011 4:50pm
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Dec 1, 2011 6:04 PM
Not surprising he would pick a guy that plays similar to the way Ben did early in his career. I think Dalton and Green will split votes and either Newton or Miller (if Denver wins a couple more games) will win ROY
Dec 1, 2011 6:04pm
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Dec 1, 2011 7:39 PM
I don't think Cincinnati matches up as well defensively vs. the Steelers offense as they do against other teams.

I though the first game the Steelers had a lot open for the taking. Particularly in the first half. If they don't get to Ben he can light em up.

That said, Dalton has shown the past few weeks he can rally the team and engineer some clutch drives, if they fall behind. I don't think the Steelers can pull away from Cincy because of this.

If the Steelers win by 10, for example, it will probably be a game where it's only three points until very late and maybe they get a pick six to seal it. Other than that, it will be close.
Dec 1, 2011 7:39pm
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Dec 1, 2011 7:52 PM
Both Polamalu and Woodley practiced Thursday.

I'd say Polamalu, Harrison and Woodley are the Steelers three best impact players on defense and they may have all three in the lineup for the first time since Week 4.

Will that make a difference? It might.
Dec 1, 2011 7:52pm
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Dec 2, 2011 8:59 AM
dave;996891 wrote:Not surprising he would pick a guy that plays similar to the way Ben did early in his career. I think Dalton and Green will split votes and either Newton or Miller (if Denver wins a couple more games) will win ROY
Well there are two separate awards. One for offense and one for defense so Miller is not in this conversation. Newton will win it because of his numbers and effect on the way the media is now looking at the Panthers. I think Andy is the most valuable rookie at this point, but that is not the award.

I think for the Bengals to win this one, the 3rd down defense will have to be better. They did a good job getting to Big Ben in the first matchup (5 Sacks) but gave up too many big 3rd down conversions. Should be interesting.
Dec 2, 2011 8:59am
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Dec 2, 2011 9:05 AM
The Steelers D has also been horrific on third down.
Dec 2, 2011 9:05am
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Dec 2, 2011 2:16 PM
Bengals Injury report is like half the defense...smh
Dec 2, 2011 2:16pm
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Dec 3, 2011 10:48 PM
vbookie thread up.....vote pleaz
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Dec 3, 2011 11:27 PM
I'll say steelers 24-20 but I hope the bengals can pull it out
Dec 3, 2011 11:27pm
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Dec 4, 2011 10:18 AM
Bengals need to get to Ben early and often. Calling the upset, Who Dey!
Dec 4, 2011 10:18am
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Dec 4, 2011 11:33 AM
#bengals inactives CB Nate Clements, LB Dontay Moch, OG Clint Boling, TE Donald Lee, WR Ryan Whalen, DT Pat Sims, DE Carlos Dunlap

The list would be shorter if were who is NOT hurt on the defense...smh
Dec 4, 2011 11:33am
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Dec 4, 2011 11:58 AM
Larry Foote out for today's game but Lamarr Woodley and Troy Polamalu are active. Good to see Woodley is back. Stevenson Sylvester is also active.
Dec 4, 2011 11:58am
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Dec 4, 2011 12:11 PM
I'd say I have to pick Pittsburgh today.
Dec 4, 2011 12:11pm
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Dec 4, 2011 12:17 PM
Go Bengals! Who Dey!
Dec 4, 2011 12:17pm
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Dec 4, 2011 1:01 PM
I have to stay in control this game.

Dear Lord, I know there are a zillion more important things to deal with in the great world of yours....but could you please let today's touchdowns be obvious, the refereeing good and fair and for the game to have little doubt and for Phil Simms to not talk until 4:30 pm.

Thanks You...in Jesus name we pray...Amen
Dec 4, 2011 1:01pm
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Dec 4, 2011 1:01 PM
Troy Polamalu does not give a shit about concussions lol.
Dec 4, 2011 1:01pm
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Dec 4, 2011 1:03 PM
chicago510;1000501 wrote:Troy Polamalu does not give a shit about concussions lol.

Outside of who he plays for, if you like football you should like Polamalu.
Dec 4, 2011 1:03pm
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Dec 4, 2011 1:04 PM
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Dec 4, 2011 1:04 PM
Ironman92;1000504 wrote:Outside of who he plays for, if you like football you should like Polamalu.
I do like him, but as someone in the medical field, I worry about him sometimes haha.
Dec 4, 2011 1:04pm
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Dec 4, 2011 1:04 PM
Ironman92;1000505 wrote:Arians 1

Hope this number stays under 20
Dec 4, 2011 1:04pm
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Dec 4, 2011 1:06 PM
chicago510;1000507 wrote:I do like him, but as someone in the medical field, I worry about him sometimes haha.

Oh, I do to. Whenever he walks away I'll be on his side.
Dec 4, 2011 1:06pm
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chicago510

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Dec 4, 2011 1:06 PM
AJ Green is a monster. Unfair.
Dec 4, 2011 1:06pm
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Dec 4, 2011 1:07 PM
No rush and no coverage.
Dec 4, 2011 1:07pm
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Dec 4, 2011 1:09 PM
Simpson is a dumbass and Taylor is overrated.
Dec 4, 2011 1:09pm