bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 27, 2012 12:18am
I thought I heard Ben, Antonio Brown, and Polamalu all had a pretty good chance of playing so I figured it was worthy of a thread.
Who wins?
Who wins?
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 27, 2012 6:59am
If all 3 of those guys play....I think the Steelers win. If Ben plays and is mostly healthy...I still think the Steelers can pull it off. Otherwise, Ravens win.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Nov 27, 2012 9:05am
No Ben = No win
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 27, 2012 9:36am
I'll still go with Baltimore, at home, even if all four (including Decastro) are healthy for Pittsburgh.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 27, 2012 10:08am
A few of my friends who are Steelers' fans think the Ravens winning in the style they did Sunday will provide a loss against the Steelers but I say the Ravens pull it out mostly because they play pretty well at home. I'm going to say by 3 or so.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 27, 2012 10:36am
agreed. Baltimore is the more talented teamBR1986FB;1330263 wrote:I'll still go with Baltimore, at home, even if all four (including Decastro) are healthy for Pittsburgh.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 27, 2012 10:38am
Did you watch the first one?wes_mantooth;1330322 wrote:agreed. Baltimore is the more talented team
What's the deal on Ben? I've seen conflicting reports regarding his status?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 27, 2012 10:41am
I don't think Baltimore is all that talented. I just think there will be some rust and if Roethlisberger gets knocked around a few times?wes_mantooth;1330322 wrote:agreed. Baltimore is the more talented team
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 27, 2012 10:41am
I think when Baltimore and more specifically Flacco plays well...they may be the best team in the NFL. They are very hit or miss thoughAutomatik;1330327 wrote:Did you watch the first one?
What's the deal on Ben? I've seen conflicting reports regarding his status?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 27, 2012 10:44am
Big reach there, imo. New England would eat them alive. Baltimore is completely Jekyl & Hyde. Even playing their best I don't think they are as good as New England or a healthy Houston.wes_mantooth;1330333 wrote:I think when Baltimore and more specifically Flacco plays well...they may be the best team in the NFL. They are very hit or miss though
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 27, 2012 10:45am
I agree about Houston...they are the other one i think of. And it looks like NE is unstoppable right now.BR1986FB;1330336 wrote:Big reach there, imo. New England would eat them alive. Baltimore is completely Jekyl & Hyde. Even playing their best I don't think they are as good as New England or a healthy Houston.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 27, 2012 10:51am
I've been saying for awhile that the loss of Cushing will probably be Houston's downfall. Their backups are nowhere near as good in space as him. New England looks beast-like.wes_mantooth;1330338 wrote:I agree about Houston...they are the other one i think of. And it looks like NE is unstoppable right now.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Nov 27, 2012 11:06am
Since he's gone down, they've been more of a "win a shootout" team than a "beat the other team" one. They win, but it's 34-31 OT games now. Which pretty much puts them in a situation where if the offense isn't ON, they're in trouble.BR1986FB;1330349 wrote:I've been saying for awhile that the loss of Cushing will probably be Houston's downfall. Their backups are nowhere near as good in space as him. New England looks beast-like.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 27, 2012 11:27am
Precisely. "Shutdown" defenses aren't getting lit up by Chad Henne.Heretic;1330367 wrote:Since he's gone down, they've been more of a "win a shootout" team than a "beat the other team" one. They win, but it's 34-31 OT games now. Which pretty much puts them in a situation where if the offense isn't ON, they're in trouble.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Nov 27, 2012 11:29am
"Shutdown", "living", "non-imaginary"....They all fit in this case.BR1986FB;1330394 wrote:Precisely. "Shutdown" defenses aren't getting lit up by Chad Henne.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 27, 2012 11:33am
I expect the Ravens to do what the Browns coudln't and put pressure on the QB with the back up tackles. Ravens win.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Nov 27, 2012 4:40pm
bigdaddy2003;1330166 wrote:I thought I heard Ben, Antonio Brown, and Polamalu all had a pretty good chance of playing so I figured it was worthy of a thread.
Who wins?
Is this from my post on another thread? Lol
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Nov 27, 2012 4:42pm
Holding out for Ben and Brown in games 13-16.
The playoffs start next week....unless the Chargers beat the Bengals...then the playoffs start the following week.
The playoffs start next week....unless the Chargers beat the Bengals...then the playoffs start the following week.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 27, 2012 5:21pm
Ha I remember your post but nope. I've heard things on ESPN and read tweets.Ironman92;1330691 wrote:Is this from my post on another thread? Lol
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Nov 28, 2012 10:48am
Steelers should hold out all players who are still healing. They have little chance of defeating the Ravens at home. Take the loss and load up for the last 4 games.
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BR1986FB
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Nov 28, 2012 12:44pm
That would be the intelligent thing to do.Prescott;1331175 wrote:Steelers should hold out all players who are still healing. They have little chance of defeating the Ravens at home. Take the loss and load up for the last 4 games.
End of Line
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Dec 2, 2012 1:03pm
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killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Dec 2, 2012 1:44pm
Troy and AB are playing so that is obviously a plus. No Ben and Woodley and that really hurts. Hopefully Kelvin Beachum doesn't get absolutely abused. Legursky will play C and Pouncey will be at LG. Need solid special teams and no more than two turnovers by the offense to have a chance.
Keep an eye on James Harrison. Seems to finally be 100% or damn near it.
Keep an eye on James Harrison. Seems to finally be 100% or damn near it.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Dec 2, 2012 4:29pm
3-0 Steelers early.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 2, 2012 4:36pm
Ike Taylor out.
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