Week 15: Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at San Francisco 49ers (10-3)

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Dec 11, 2011 7:28 PM





Steelers not getting a lot of help so this game really may not mean that much.

Denver's win prevented the Steelers from clinching a playoff berth but I think the bigger impact is that it almost ends San Diego's hopes. Steelers need the Chargers to rise up and beat Baltimore on Sunday night.
Dec 11, 2011 7:28pm
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Dec 11, 2011 7:53 PM
Will we have Ben, Pouncey, Woodley or Harrison?
Dec 11, 2011 7:53pm
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Dec 11, 2011 8:18 PM
Ironman92;1011623 wrote:Will we have Ben, Pouncey, Woodley or Harrison?
I doubt all of them. Hopefully 2 or 3 of those guys.
Dec 11, 2011 8:18pm
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Dec 11, 2011 8:18 PM
Pretty sure the Steelers win nail down at least the No. 5 seed with a win Monday night or in any of their three remaining games.
Dec 11, 2011 8:18pm
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Dec 11, 2011 8:40 PM
49ers come out hungry and win this game. They know they can't fuck up anymore or else they will lose the 2 seed.
Dec 11, 2011 8:40pm
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Dec 12, 2011 12:39 AM
I think Ben plays and maybe Woodley. However, I think Pouncey will be out and Harrison will be serving a suspension. If Ben plays we've got a shot.
Dec 12, 2011 12:39am
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Dec 12, 2011 11:53 AM
Two very good defenses going at it! Niners in a very tight game 16-10
Dec 12, 2011 11:53am
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Dec 12, 2011 12:45 PM
Steelers need to start strong. Niners are starting to face some adversity right now. Getting a couple of quick scores could cause them to crumble. Letting them stick around the entire game could give them their swagger back.
Dec 12, 2011 12:45pm
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Dec 12, 2011 12:53 PM
Too many injuries for the steelers and gore has a big game. Niners win 21-10
Dec 12, 2011 12:53pm
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Dec 12, 2011 11:52 PM
If Baltimore loses, the Steelers will win Monday night.

Mark it down.

They'll seize the opening and find a way.

If Baltimore wins, the game will be up in the air but leaning more towards San Francisco.
Dec 12, 2011 11:52pm
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Dec 13, 2011 11:03 AM
Still not sold on San Fran. I think this game can be had by the steelers...IF they are not decimated by injuries and such.

It is a tough decision.......looks like they will have the 5 seed no matter what. It is a NFC game so a loss isnt as bad as if it was against an AFC foe for a tiebreaker..but with the ratbirds in the drivers seat who knows.

Ben may just have to sit this one out to heal up a little bit.
Dec 13, 2011 11:03am
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Dec 13, 2011 11:14 AM
Is P. Willis out? Would love to see him blow up Ben.

I also wouldn't put money on any team being led by Alex Smith
Dec 13, 2011 11:14am
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Dec 13, 2011 11:52 AM
Steelers could be hurting if Woodley doesn't play.

Chris Carter has also been banged up at outside linebacker.
Dec 13, 2011 11:52am
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Dec 13, 2011 1:36 PM
With Harrison being suspended and Woodley Doubtful. The Niners may be able to run the ball effectively enough to keep the Steeler offense off the field. I still think it's a close game, but Niners come out with a win.
Dec 13, 2011 1:36pm
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Dec 13, 2011 2:06 PM
Even at 285 lbs, Keisel has the capability of lining up at outside linebacker.

They may consider that. They would still have Hood, Heyward, Hampton and McLendon to rotate on the defensive line.
Dec 13, 2011 2:06pm
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Dec 13, 2011 3:18 PM
I hate/love Harrison. I think he's a pos ( dudes been trouble since he was playing HS ball in Akron, when his suspensions from games began, go figure), a moron (wouldnt visit the white house because the prez wouldve invited the Cards had they won the SB. Sound logic there), and dumb as a Rock (he doesn't yet understand that you can't hit a QB in the head, much like some Squeeler fans on this site).

Yet he's a bad MF'er and you want that guy playin LB on your football team.

He deserves the suspension by virtue of the fact that he just doesn't get it. YOU CAN'T HIT A QB IN THE FACE WHETHER THERE WAS NO PLACE ELSE TO HIT HIM OR NOT. NOT IN TODAY's NFL.

Now, BC you couldn't get through your thick, pointed skull you have to sit out a big game on the road in December in the midst of a playoff race.
Dec 13, 2011 3:18pm
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Dec 13, 2011 4:48 PM
Tomlin should rest his injured and throw the game and he should say as much as early as possible so the ratings will be negatively impacted.
Dec 13, 2011 4:48pm
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Dec 13, 2011 4:51 PM
No matter what Tomlin says on who is playing can the ratings get less than last night's titanic struggle.

Harrison is a bad, bad, bad and violent man. Gotta love it.
Dec 13, 2011 4:51pm
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Dec 13, 2011 9:51 PM
This is exactly the kind of test the Steelers need on the road, key players injured and one suspended.

They'll most likely be on the road path in the playoffs.
Dec 13, 2011 9:51pm
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Dec 13, 2011 10:02 PM
Here's your playoff clinching scenarios

Steelers clinch playoff berth with:

Oakland loss or tie
Tennessee loss or tie
Denver loss
N.Y. Jets loss

or

Steelers win or tie

They only need one of those teams to lose on Sunday.
Dec 13, 2011 10:02pm
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Dec 13, 2011 10:12 PM
So your saying there's a chance!

YES!
Dec 13, 2011 10:12pm
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Dec 14, 2011 11:12 AM
Ben is listed as "questionable" and his ankle is "day to day." I think he plays, if not we're probably screwed.
Dec 14, 2011 11:12am
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Dec 14, 2011 12:02 PM
If Ben does not start we wont see Batch as the starter will we?
Dec 14, 2011 12:02pm
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Dec 14, 2011 12:04 PM
thavoice;1014574 wrote:If Ben does not start we wont see Batch as the starter will we?



Dixon has been inactive all season
Dec 14, 2011 12:04pm
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Dec 14, 2011 2:50 PM
THE4RINGZ;1014577 wrote:Dixon has been inactive all season
I'd imagine that will change this week.

Dixon will be dressed for Monday night.
Dec 14, 2011 2:50pm