Azubuike24;1339234 wrote:The Steelers are actually in great shape...if they just win the Cincy game, they can still lose out and make the playoffs.

The Bengals have to go 3-0...or 2-1 with a win over PIT and the Steelers go 1-2.

Huh? If Steelers go 1-2 and Cincy goes 2-1....even a Steeler win over Cincy wouldn't be enough.

I guess we're assuming the Bengals go 2-1. Not so sure. Point being though, while tied, everything leans toward Pittsburgh.

Bottom line is though, regardless of today, the head to head match-up is basically for all the marbles.

ts1227;1339204 wrote:For a fanbase that claims to be so large and loyal, that stadium has sure emptied out early.

That bandwagon has a tight schedule.

Azubuike24;1339246 wrote:I guess we're assuming the Bengals go 2-1. Not so sure. Point being though, while tied, everything leans toward Pittsburgh.

Bottom line is though, regardless of today, the head to head match-up is basically for all the marbles.

Yep. Basically.

ts1227;1339204 wrote:For a fanbase that claims to be so large and loyal, that stadium has sure emptied out early.

Little yellow towels were probably soaked and hard to flail around above their heads.

Good win for the Chargers, came to play in shitty weather today. Probably learned a lot for their schlacking they got in Cleveland earlier in the season (also played in poor conditions).

Anyone been listening to Madden? I haven't for a while, but he's been blasting the coaching staff on FB. I'm sure tomorrow's show will be interesting.

Automatik;1339364 wrote:Anyone been listening to Madden? I haven't for a while, but he's been blasting the coaching staff on FB. I'm sure tomorrow's show will be interesting.

I listen to 93.7 The Fan. Not a fan of Mark Madden.

Mark Madden is anything but interesting. Shocked to see the Chargers actually win a game in Pittsburgh, especially coming in and having to play in the 1:00 slot.

Of course, the Ravens and Bennies blow their chances Is the AFC pitiful or what?

I'd almost say that anyone could win this conference if they just find a way in, but I have a feeling it's Denver's for the taking. I just don't see anyone out-smarting the Sherriff come playoff time. The only way I see the Broncos faltering is if the cold weather somehow has some negative effect on Manning's ability once we get into January now that he's outside the comfort of the dome.

Of Dallas beats Pittsburgh next week and Cincy stumbles in Philly, then the Browns will control their own destiny in winning the division. Worried yet? :laugh:

Footwedge;1339555 wrote:Of Dallas beats Pittsburgh next week and Cincy stumbles in Philly, then the Browns will control their own destiny in winning the division. Worried yet? :laugh:

yeah, none of this is right. the browns have no shot at the division. also, they need a ton of help (including a laundry list of needed outcomes) just for the last playoff spot.

Well, that was atrocious.

WHen I heard the otehr day that Norve and the GM were gonna get fired Iknew this game was gonna be much harder than it should be.

But didnt expect that.

Truly, truly disappointing. Guess it is easier to not even have the chance of another SB run then to get close and fail.

So, recent weeks have taught me that when I expect them to win, they'll lose and when I expect them to lose, they'll win.

My mission is clear: To Downplay Their Chances At Winning So Badly That Even Thavoice Thinks I'm Being Harsh On Them.

Heretic;1339774 wrote:So, recent weeks have taught me that when I expect them to win, they'll lose and when I expect them to lose, they'll win.

My mission is clear: To Downplay Their Chances At Winning So Badly That Even Thavoice Thinks I'm Being Harsh On Them.

Hell, steelers will finish below the browns this season now. Browns will be at 8-8 and steelers at 7-9.

Welcome to the basement. We will have to ask browns fans how to cope with being losers.

Heretic;1339774 wrote:So, recent weeks have taught me that when I expect them to win, they'll lose and when I expect them to lose, they'll win.

My mission is clear: To Downplay Their Chances At Winning So Badly That Even Thavoice Thinks I'm Being Harsh On Them.

Yeah, Haley and is O is so damn inconsistent. One week I'm loving it, the next I'm enraged.

didnt get to see the game. BR numbers looked good to finish but those came after they were down by 24.

Was this a case of the team expecting to win easily or something and not come out and play? Did they think that since they beat balt on the road, with their 3rd stringer, and now at home with their starter back that they would just show up and win?

Ya can get away with that in college and HS but not in the nfl

thavoice;1339837 wrote:didnt get to see the game. BR numbers looked good to finish but those came after they were down by 24.

Was this a case of the team expecting to win easily or something and not come out and play? Did they think that since they beat balt on the road, with their 3rd stringer, and now at home with their starter back that they would just show up and win?

Ya can get away with that in college and HS but not in the nfl

I think that was part of it. Gotta give some credit to the Chargers too though. They played hard and executed yet at the same time played like a team with nothing to lose. Norv knows he's toast and so does his team. They're just going out there and playing loose. No excuse for the Steelers in this game. They came out flat.

Now, I will be surprised if they don't play much better in Dallas and I'm actually expecting a win in that game.