Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 6, 2013 2:20pm
After losing to the Ravens 8 days ago, the Steelers lost their ability to be in control of things, but are only one game back with 4 to play. Another loss and they're pretty much dead and just playing for pride or draft status or whatever the fuck it is that losing teams do during the final month of the season.
A win here would not just keep them alive, but would also be inflicting a loss on one of the teams in the 6-6 seat, which would also help. Hopefully Mike Wallace can remember how he was in his last year with the Steelers and has two or three big drops. It's only fair.
A win here would not just keep them alive, but would also be inflicting a loss on one of the teams in the 6-6 seat, which would also help. Hopefully Mike Wallace can remember how he was in his last year with the Steelers and has two or three big drops. It's only fair.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Dec 6, 2013 2:38pm
I'm torn between hoping for the playoffs or hoping for a higher draft pick. Probably the playoffs, since I can't root for them to lose.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 6, 2013 2:40pm
GO LOLPHINS.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 6, 2013 2:40pm
I'm in the same boat. Right now, it feels like I'm in limbo/purgatory trapped between heaven and hell. lolGoPens;1548966 wrote:I'm torn between hoping for the playoffs or hoping for a higher draft pick. Probably the playoffs, since I can't root for them to lose.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 6, 2013 2:40pm
I remain hopeful even with an 8th loss....but honestly this one is more important as Miami is likely to end with the same number of wins as Pittsburgh so this tie breaker is potentially critical.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 6, 2013 3:13pm
I'm not that hopeful with an 8th loss because they'd be losing the tiebreaker to Tenn and, if this week, Miami. And with them having Round 2 with Cincy and GB (possibly with Rodgers back), I definitely look at this game as an elimination game. If they lose Sunday, no way in hell they finish 8-8. More like 7-9 or 6-10, I'd think.Ironman92;1548969 wrote:I remain hopeful even with an 8th loss....but honestly this one is more important as Miami is likely to end with the same number of wins as Pittsburgh so this tie breaker is potentially critical.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 6, 2013 3:24pm
I've been thinking 7-9 for several weeks.
Oh well, I'm also a believe you can't lose to the Raider, Vikings, Titans etc and be pissed you didn't make the playoffs.
Back in late Sept I was worried they wouldn't have one meaningful (not even spoiler) game in December. Vs Miami is huge (for now) and the Bengals game at worst will be very meaningful for them.
Oh well, I'm also a believe you can't lose to the Raider, Vikings, Titans etc and be pissed you didn't make the playoffs.
Back in late Sept I was worried they wouldn't have one meaningful (not even spoiler) game in December. Vs Miami is huge (for now) and the Bengals game at worst will be very meaningful for them.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 6, 2013 4:50pm
I definitely agree with this. They lost too many "SHOULD NOT FUCKING lose this one" games, but somehow (combination of a solid mid-season stretch and horribleness of the AFC) have kept in the race until at least the final quarter of the year.Ironman92;1549004 wrote:I've been thinking 7-9 for several weeks.
Oh well, I'm also a believe you can't lose to the Raider, Vikings, Titans etc and be pissed you didn't make the playoffs.
Back in late Sept I was worried they wouldn't have one meaningful (not even spoiler) game in December. Vs Miami is huge (for now) and the Bengals game at worst will be very meaningful for them.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 8, 2013 1:13am
I have a hunch Roethlisberger has a Romo-like performance and Pittsburgh wins soundly.
But I'm probably wrong.
But I'm probably wrong.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 11:26am
Hopefully my Huntington local station doesn't show it so they'll have a chance to win. Funny enough though it's a decently big game for that #6 seed.....so they may actually show it.
A lot more Bengals front runners than Steelers band wagoners where I live on the edge of the region.
A lot more Bengals front runners than Steelers band wagoners where I live on the edge of the region.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 11:29am
Well.....it's listed as the game they are showing, but so was the Buffalo game and they switched it right before kickoff.
Good 4:30 FOX (Seattle/SF) and SNF (Saints/Panthers)
Good 4:30 FOX (Seattle/SF) and SNF (Saints/Panthers)
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 12:46pm
Jesus....blowing snow/wind 19 degrees, should favor Pittsburgh (you'd think)....but we don't hold onto the ball very well.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 12:46pm
Wake scares me.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 12:49pm
Please don't ever let Ike go on Wallace with no over the top help. Miami should go at that early.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 8, 2013 12:54pm
23 degrees, snow and rain mix. Should be entertaining.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 12:58pm
Damnit...no Beachum or Whimper
Mike effin Adams vs Vernon or Wake
No chance.....Ben not missing a snap all year could be in danger......3rd string center and Miami averaging 6 sacks a game.
Mike effin Adams vs Vernon or Wake
No chance.....Ben not missing a snap all year could be in danger......3rd string center and Miami averaging 6 sacks a game.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 1:00pm
Damnit Troy.....pick 6 out the window.
Lord he jumped that.
Lord he jumped that.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 8, 2013 1:00pm
Nice Cam!
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 1:00pm
Cam Heyward!
Dan Fouts QQ
Dan Fouts QQ
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 8, 2013 1:04pm
Run it all day long.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 1:06pm
The 1st CBS jinx
"Pittsburgh no turnovers in the last 3 games"
"Pittsburgh no turnovers in the last 3 games"
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 8, 2013 1:15pm
TD Sanders. Ben passed Bradshaw for most in Stillers history.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 8, 2013 1:24pm
lol Tannehill runs the read option. Keeps it for a 48 yard run. dafuq?!
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 1:46pm
Mike Adams is just a nightmare
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 8, 2013 1:47pm
William Gay went flying in on the fake handoffAutomatik;1550237 wrote:lol Tannehill runs the read option. Keeps it for a 48 yard run. dafuq?!