Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 11, 2011 7:28pm
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.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 11, 2011 7:53pm
Will we have Ben, Pouncey, Woodley or Harrison?
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 11, 2011 8:18pm
I doubt all of them. Hopefully 2 or 3 of those guys.Ironman92;1011623 wrote:Will we have Ben, Pouncey, Woodley or Harrison?
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 11, 2011 8:18pm
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.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Dec 11, 2011 8:40pm
49ers come out hungry and win this game. They know they can't fuck up anymore or else they will lose the 2 seed.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Dec 12, 2011 12:39am
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.
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landshark0731
Posts: 273
Dec 12, 2011 11:53am
Two very good defenses going at it! Niners in a very tight game 16-10
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 12, 2011 12:45pm
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.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Dec 12, 2011 12:53pm
Too many injuries for the steelers and gore has a big game. Niners win 21-10
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 12, 2011 11:52pm
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.
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.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Dec 13, 2011 11:03am
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.
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.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Dec 13, 2011 11:14am
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
I also wouldn't put money on any team being led by Alex Smith
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 13, 2011 11:52am
Steelers could be hurting if Woodley doesn't play.
Chris Carter has also been banged up at outside linebacker.
Chris Carter has also been banged up at outside linebacker.
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landshark0731
Posts: 273
Dec 13, 2011 1:36pm
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.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 13, 2011 2:06pm
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.
They may consider that. They would still have Hood, Heyward, Hampton and McLendon to rotate on the defensive line.
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I Am Ahab
Posts: 478
Dec 13, 2011 3:18pm
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.
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.
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Dec 13, 2011 4:48pm
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.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Dec 13, 2011 4:51pm
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.
Harrison is a bad, bad, bad and violent man. Gotta love it.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 13, 2011 9:51pm
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.
They'll most likely be on the road path in the playoffs.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 13, 2011 10:02pm
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.
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.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 13, 2011 10:12pm
So your saying there's a chance!
YES!
YES!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 14, 2011 11:12am
Ben is listed as "questionable" and his ankle is "day to day." I think he plays, if not we're probably screwed.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Dec 14, 2011 12:02pm
If Ben does not start we wont see Batch as the starter will we?
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Dec 14, 2011 12:04pm
thavoice;1014574 wrote:If Ben does not start we wont see Batch as the starter will we?
Dixon has been inactive all season
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 14, 2011 2:50pm
I'd imagine that will change this week.THE4RINGZ;1014577 wrote:Dixon has been inactive all season
Dixon will be dressed for Monday night.