Week 14:Baltimore Ravens(7-5)

[polamalubeast]

The Steelers will win the AFC North if they win against the Ravens, so this is another big game against them!

[AtlantaDan]

Steelers currently favored by 5&1/2 - 6

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/las-vegas/

[Born2Steel]

Another black and blue physical game. Let's go win this.

[Mojouw]

After this game with the Bengals and what is sure to be another battle of attrition with the Ravens, I am strongly penciling in the NE Patriots game as a loss - simply because they won't have enough healthy bodies.

[Born2Steel]

We need JuJu to appeal and play this week. Win this game and win the division. Let the rest of the chips fall where they may.

[Crow-Magnon]

I was going to start this thread this morning, but after what happened to Shazier, I deferred.

This game means something to both teams. A chance for the Steelers to clinch the division. A chance for the Ravens to maintain sole possession of the #6 seed for the WC. So neither team is going to hold back (not like they ever do anyway). If Baltimore's offense plays like they did against Detroit, they have a chance. If they show up like they did against da Bears, forget it.

Not to mention losing Jimmy Smith. It's hard enough to cover AB anyway. Putting a rookie on AB (even though Humphry has played well enough) could be disastrous. But Brandon Williams is back, so while Bell will likely break a couple for nice gains, I don't think he will run roughshod over the Ravens D.

I know it's the primetime GOTW, but I still prefer meeting at 1:00.

[AtlantaDan]

After this game with the Bengals and what is sure to be another battle of attrition with the Ravens, I am strongly penciling in the NE Patriots game as a loss - simply because they won't have enough healthy bodies.

Only break the Steelers get is it will be the Pats third game in a row on the road with a short week after playing the Dolphins next Monday night


I know it's the primetime GOTW, but I still prefer meeting at 1:00.

In addition to its many other failings, the league office screwed up the scheduling with 4 night games in a row - the Steelers are a popular team but NBC might be ready for a change after having the Steelers repeatedly since mid-November

[Psycho Ward 86]

After this game with the Bengals and what is sure to be another battle of attrition with the Ravens, I am strongly penciling in the NE Patriots game as a loss - simply because they won't have enough healthy bodies.

i feel the same way. we absolutely have the talent to take it to them big time, but I doubt Shazier and Haden play, let alone play at their normal level.

however im really encouraged by the resolve of this team and if theres any steelers squad since the 2008 team that can beat the patriots in their own house (should that occasion arrive), i really do think its this one


that being said, i think the ravens will give us a much tougher game and Flacco will abuse whatever sorry excuse of a defensive formation that we try to make up for Shazier's absence.


28-20 steelers

[cubanstogie]

Steelers currently favored by 5&1/2 - 6

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/las-vegas/
line opened at 7, pretty shocking considering normally in these games home team by 3. They're both on winning streaks but in very different ways. Steelers have won last 3 on last drive of game against bad teams, Ravens have been shutting out teams and scoring some points. I quit betting on games years ago but I would not give Ravens that many points. Steelers 27-24.

[AtlantaDan]

line opened at 7, pretty shocking considering normally in these games home team by 3. They're both on winning streaks but in very different ways. Steelers have won last 3 on last drive of game against bad teams, Ravens have been shutting out teams and scoring some points. I quit betting on games years ago but I would not give Ravens that many points. Steelers 27-24.

The opening line at 7 was posted before the Monday night game was played. I agree it is still too high given the Steelers ILB and secondary issues along with Ju Ju's suspension having been upheld.

[st33lersguy]

The opening line at 7 was posted before the Monday night game was played. I agree it is still too high given the Steelers ILB and secondary issues along with Ju Ju's suspension having been upheld.

Juju's suspension was upheld? Didn't take long did it?

[Rotorhead]

Well the good news is this game matters little in the big picture, the Steelers can lose this and then beat the Pats to retain the tiebreaker over the Pats. I would rather win both, but we can afford to lose this and be ok

[AtlantaDan]

Juju's suspension was upheld? Didn't take long did it?

Did not even take until sundown - it was upheld this afternoon

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21681632/nfl-upholds-one-game-suspension-pittsburgh-steelers-juju-smith-schuster

[st33lersguy]

Did not even take until sundown - it was upheld this afternoon

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21681632/nfl-upholds-one-game-suspension-pittsburgh-steelers-juju-smith-schuster

That probably went something like

Goodell: Appeal for the suspension of Juju Smith Shuster, SUSPENSION UPHELD!

[Crow-Magnon]

Well the good news is this game matters little in the big picture, the Steelers can lose this and then beat the Pats to retain the tiebreaker over the Pats. I would rather win both, but we can afford to lose this and be ok

I felt the same about last night. As much as I enjoy a Steelers loss lol, a Bungles loss virtually eliminated Cincy from playoff competition, whereas had they won, the last game of the season may have been a lot more important than simply playing the role of a spoiler.

I think Pittsburgh should be favored, but I don’t see the 7 point line. 4-1/2 makes more sense to me.

[SteelMayhem72]

I felt the same about last night. As much as I enjoy a Steelers loss lol, a Bungles loss virtually eliminated Cincy from playoff competition, whereas had they won, the last game of the season may have been a lot more important than simply playing the role of a spoiler.

I think Pittsburgh should be favored, but I don’t see the 7 point line. 4-1/2 makes more sense to me.4 1/2 is probably spot on

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[Dissolv]

They might surprise us. We are the better team, but they know us very, very well. Our guys will need to be on point, and have shaken off the effects of that jungle rumble to get the W. Honestly we have skated too close to the line on too many games to feel in any way comfortable.


Dissolv

[pczach]

I felt the same about last night. As much as I enjoy a Steelers loss lol, a Bungles loss virtually eliminated Cincy from playoff competition, whereas had they won, the last game of the season may have been a lot more important than simply playing the role of a spoiler.

I think Pittsburgh should be favored, but I don’t see the 7 point line. 4-1/2 makes more sense to me.


I think you're right. Especially with the injuries that have suddenly decimated the team.

The Steelers will need to play very well to get a win in this matchup. The offense is going to have to put some points up on that terrific Ravens defense to win this one.

[tube517]

Steelers currently favored by 5&1/2 - 6

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/las-vegas/

These games usually are decided by a FG or less and records go out the window.

[teegre]

I don’t know how to post tweets, but the Ravens organization immediately wished Shazier a healthy recovery.

Hate’em for being our rival, but they’re a classy organization.

[tube517]

I don’t know how to post tweets, but the Ravens organization immediately wished Shazier a healthy recovery.

Hate’em for being our rival, but they’re a classy organization.

I think it was posted in the "Quick hits" thread but I agree. There's always a mutual respect w/them unlike other organizations.

[Crow-Magnon]

I think it was posted in the "Quick hits" thread but I agree. There's always a mutual respect w/them unlike other organizations.

It's a "Love-Hate" relationship! :thumbsup:

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

I don’t know how to post tweets, but the Ravens organization immediately wished Shazier a healthy recovery.

Hate’em for being our rival, but they’re a classy organization. Accept when Bill Billick had his players urinate on our field.

[86WARD]

This game has me nervous...not as nervous as the Bengals though...

[SteelMember]

This game has me nervous...not as nervous as the Bengals though...

I think every game has you nervous... :chuckle:

[Moose]

I can't predict scores so I don't even try. But as far as the game....I think the Steeler's win this one. I just feel with Shazier being out and seriously injured and with JuJu out, our guys will have a BROTHERLY mental attitude that will rise to the occasion. And with being at HOME the crowd will be that much needed extra player to keep them motivated. Ben is much better than Flacco, and we all saw what he can do when coming from behind and when the game is on the line. Bell, Brown and Bryant will have attitude to unleash. And Boz......well, you know his handy work. I know with it being a rival and division game all facts/figures are thrown out the window. But I feel this game is going to be either a runaway or something like a 1 point win. GO STEELERS

[polamalubeast]

I think this game will be close...The ravens are much better that they were in week 4....

[SteelMember]

Home game... more no-huddle... higher score. Still close though.

Ravens - 24
Steelers - 31

[j-d-s]

This game has me nervous...not as nervous as the Bengals though...
I'm pretty sure we lose either this one or the one @Houston. I had @Houston circled earlier because Watson would have shredded our D (look at what he did in Seattle to the Seahawks!), but with his injury not so sure.

But on the plus side, we can lose one of those games without any consequences, because if we beat them Taperiots we still get the #1 seed. And if we don't, we don't get the #1 seed.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Accept when Bill Billick had his players urinate on our field.

Or when Ray Lewis concealed the identity of the murderers of 2 men in Atlanta. Other than that, all class.

[AtlantaDan]

I don’t know how to post tweets, but the Ravens organization immediately wished Shazier a healthy recovery.

Hate’em for being our rival, but they’re a classy organization.

Ben agrees while also throwing shade at the Bengals :chuckle:

"In that one [with the Bengals], it feels like almost, just, you're out there to hit people, and we don't feel the same respect from them that Baltimore and we have," Roethlisberger said Wednesday. "I'm not really sure why."...

"The difference between this game and the Cincinnati game is these two teams -- us and Baltimore -- there's always a respect involved in it," Roethlisberger said. "You're going to get hit really hard or you're going to hit somebody really hard, but you're going to help them up and say, 'Man, nice job.'

"At the end of it, you're going to shake hands and give the other guy a hug and say that was a lot of fun and can't wait to do it next year. It's a fun rivalry in the sense that there's a lot of respect and there are two good football teams."

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21689839/ben-roethlisberger-says-pittsburgh-steelers-respect-baltimore-ravens-more-cincinnati-bengals

[Shoes]

Bryant and Rogers step it up this week

Steelers 34-23

[st33lersguy]

Or when Ray Lewis concealed the identity of the murderers of 2 men in Atlanta. Other than that, all class.

Or the organization trying to cover for Ray rice after he hit his gf
Or t sizzle pouring bleach on his gf
Or the bounty on rashard mendenhall

Not as bad as cincy right now but not exactly saints in that organization or fan base either.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Or the organization trying to cover for Ray rice after he hit his gf
Or t sizzle pouring bleach on his gf
Or the bounty on rashard mendenhall

Not as bad as cincy right now but not exactly saints in that organization or fan base either.

Thanks I forgot those.

Still, its like....."other than the John Wilkes Booth incident Mrs Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?"

[Hawkman]

Ravens are in almost as bad a shape as we are at LB. Mosley and Smith were both non participants in practice today.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Ben Roethlisberger: 'Always a respect' for Steelers-Ravens rivalry

Jamison Hensley
ESPN Staff Writer

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says there is more of a mutual respect in the Pittsburgh Steelers' rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens than the one they have with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Roethlisberger's comments in a conference call with Baltimore reporters came two days after two players were disciplined for illegal hits made during Monday night's game between the Steelers and Bengals.

"In that one [with the Bengals], it feels like almost, just, you're out there to hit people, and we don't feel the same respect from them that Baltimore and we have," Roethlisberger said Wednesday."

to read rest of article:

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21689839/ben-roethlisberger-says-pittsburgh-steelers-respect-baltimore-ravens-more-cincinnati-bengals

[AtlantaDan]

Not as bad as cincy right now but not exactly saints in that organization or fan base either.

Maybe ... but consider the possibility there are some good folks over there

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The Ravens , who play the Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday night, began their team meeting Wednesday with a prayer for Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier and his recovery from the spinal cord injury he suffered Monday night....

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday afternoon the prayer before the team meeting was for Shazier’s well-being.

“Our team chaplain led it for us,” Harbaugh said. “It was a prayer for his health. We have a lot of respect for Ryan. His dad has done chapels for us in Florida when we’ve played there. We’re praying, and we want all the best for his health.”

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/12/06/ryan-shazier-spinal-cord-injury-cincinnati-ravens-team-prayer-john-harbaugh-afc-north/stories/201712060139

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Or when Ray Lewis concealed the identity of the murderers of 2 men in Atlanta. Other than that, all class. The good ole days when they actually had no respect for each other.

[st33lersguy]

Maybe ... but consider the possibility there are some good folks over there

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The Ravens , who play the Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday night, began their team meeting Wednesday with a prayer for Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier and his recovery from the spinal cord injury he suffered Monday night....

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday afternoon the prayer before the team meeting was for Shazier’s well-being.

“Our team chaplain led it for us,” Harbaugh said. “It was a prayer for his health. We have a lot of respect for Ryan. His dad has done chapels for us in Florida when we’ve played there. We’re praying, and we want all the best for his health.”

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/12/06/ryan-shazier-spinal-cord-injury-cincinnati-ravens-team-prayer-john-harbaugh-afc-north/stories/201712060139


That was pretty on their part and props to them

[teegre]

Or when Ray Lewis concealed the identity of the murderers of 2 men in Atlanta. Other than that, all class.

Interestingly, before the game, I had mentione to my mom how much I hate the Bengals. She replied by asking, “I thought you hated the Ravens the most???”

To which I explained:
“The Ravens are our biggest rivals. They are the toughest matchup, but there is a respect factor there.”

My mom (like you) retorted: “What about Ray Lewis?”

I clarified: “Yes, the Ravens have employed a murderer, but their objective is always about winning. Whereas, the Bengals employ a couple of a$$hole thugs whose sole purpose is to injure.”

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Interestingly, before the game, I had mentione to my mom how much I hate the Bengals. She replied by asking, “I thought you hated the Ravens the most???”

To which I explained:
“The Ravens are our biggest rivals. They are the toughest matchup, but there is a respect factor there.”

My mom (like you) retorted: “What about Ray Lewis?”

I clarified: “Yes, the Ravens have employed a murderer, but their objective is always about winning. Whereas, the Bengals employ a couple of a$$hole thugs whose sole purpose is to injure.” Do you actually communicate with you're family other then Steeler talk lol ?

[teegre]

Do you actually communicate with you're family other then Steeler talk lol ?

We talk about TWD, as well. :lol:

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

We talk about TWD, as well. :lol: Haha good show and man you're family is going to be all mixed up this Sunday. Mid season finale of TWD & Steelers vs Ravens on at the same time!

[st33lersguy]

Interestingly, before the game, I had mentione to my mom how much I hate the Bengals. She replied by asking, “I thought you hated the Ravens the most???”

To which I explained:
“The Ravens are our biggest rivals. They are the toughest matchup, but there is a respect factor there.”

My mom (like you) retorted: “What about Ray Lewis?”

I clarified: “Yes, the Ravens have employed a murderer, but their objective is always about winning. Whereas, the Bengals employ a couple of a$$hole thugs whose sole purpose is to injure.”

The Ravens haven't exactly been totally clean there either

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2rxsLFHOAA
(I know it's sucker punch but still)

And there's the aforementioned bounty on Mendenhall


Shows how low class the Bungals franchise is when the make the f-ing Ravens look classy in comparison.

[Mojouw]

Spence and Moats split reps at ILB today in practice. And with no other LB signings on the horizon, that means one James Henry Harrison Jr. will be active on Sunday against the Ravens.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/12/steelers-sean-spence-arthur-moats-split-time-ilb-wednesdays-practice/

The sight on Deebo in pads and a helmet on the sideline might just help keep this game in line. I think Flacco started getting happy feet tonight. Reports out of Baltimore is that he immediately checked down to the RB after hearing the news.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

The whole BS is James can't bring it anymore. He still has it but Watt has been doing good is why he hasn't been used. Time to Unleash hell now!

[Fire Goodell]

Anyone else less enthusiastic about this game than they'd usually be? I'm usually always fired up on Ravens week, but a little drained after the Shazier incident.

[Born2Steel]

Anyone else less enthusiastic about this game than they'd usually be? I'm usually always fired up on Ravens week, but a little drained after the Shazier incident.

Yes, the Shazier injury has put a little cloud over this week's game indeed. I may not watch this week, just not feeling it. It's Ravens week, and you're right, I don't much care.

[Hawkman]

You better believe Shazier will be watching and cheering.......wherever it's from.

[Fire Goodell]

Yes, the Shazier injury has put a little cloud over this week's game indeed. I may not watch this week, just not feeling it. It's Ravens week, and you're right, I don't much care.

Yeah I hear you man. It's like I don't care what happens right now, I just want to hear that Shazier is ok. Not even from a football standpoint, I just hope he can live a normal life beyond football at this point. If he can play, great, but I'm more concerned about his health.

[86WARD]

I think every game has you nervous... :chuckle:

Lol. This is true...but sometimes it’s different and you can feel the loss coming.

[polamalubeast]

Mentally, I'm not ready for the ravens game because of Shazier's injury.

[Iron Steeler]

Steelers currently favored by 5&1/2 - 6

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/las-vegas/


Any time we a favored by a lot we either lose or barely win.

Don't believe the betting line. This is going to be another ugly game.

[43Hitman]

Any time we a favored by a lot we either lose or barely win.

Don't believe the betting line. This is going to be another ugly game.
To be honest I think they always start our lines high when we are favored, its the only way they can get anyone to bet the other side. I am not a gambler by any means so I'm no expert but If I was going to bet on the Steelers I would wait till the end of the week for the more accurate line. These games with Baltimore are always 3 pointers, I would never give up more than three unless they had a 3rd string QB playing. Even then I would be cautious. Well because you know, they are the Steelers and they seem to love to keep it interesting. :chuckle:

[BlackAndGold]

Looks like Moats will start at ILB next to VW

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Any time we a favored by a lot we either lose or barely win.

Don't believe the betting line. This is going to be another ugly game. Steelers never cover when they play a average team but Pats always do! What does this mean. There is money to be made beating both each week. Ps. I think Todd Haley has Vegas talking to him in his headphones each game.

[Moose]

No way am I predicting score, but I do feel the Steeler's win this one and DIVISION ! I think due to Shazier's injury and JuJu's BS suspension the Steeler's will come out with an attitude to win for their Brother's. Just my opinion.

[AtlantaDan]

4 1/2 is probably spot on

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Vegas agrees as of Friday afternoon

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/las-vegas/

Line has dropped all week - at this point it probably will need to drop to 4 before Steelers $$$ reappear

[DesertSteel]

Looks like Moats will start at ILB next to VW
Did you see that somewhere? I'm under the impression that Fort is going.

[SteelMayhem72]

Did you see that somewhere? I'm under the impression that Fort is going.I heard the same about moats

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[AtlantaDan]

Did you see that somewhere? I'm under the impression that Fort is going.

This from the Trib-Review yesterday

Matakevich's injury likely will keep him on the sidelines against the Ravens. For the Steelers, that means the starting spot will filled by recently signed Sean Spence — the team's third-round draft pick in 2012 — or outside linebacker Arthur Moats.

http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13044952-74/arthur-moats-sean-spence-injured-tyler-matakevich-attempt-to-fill-void-for?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=TRS&utm_source=Twitter#link_time=1512696144

This from Mark Kaboly

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Cannot imagine Spence is ready to start after signing this week so it looks like Moats

[Hawkman]

This from the Trib-Review yesterday

Matakevich's injury likely will keep him on the sidelines against the Ravens. For the Steelers, that means the starting spot will filled by recently signed Sean Spence — the team's third-round draft pick in 2012 — or outside linebacker Arthur Moats.

http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13044952-74/arthur-moats-sean-spence-injured-tyler-matakevich-attempt-to-fill-void-for?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=TRS&utm_source=Twitter#link_time=1512696144

This from Mark Kaboly

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Cannot imagine Spence is ready to start after signing this week so it looks like Moats

I do believe he will take Big Red's place on STs.

[43Hitman]

Yeah, like Hawkman said, I think Spence will get a ton of snaps on ST's for sure.

[steel striker]

Steelers take this one 34-20 and, I think a lot of Steeler fans are uneasy after what happened to Ryan last week. I'm fired up about this game.

[86WARD]

Looks like Moats will start at ILB next to VW

I kinda feel comfortable with that, but I’m not sure how well Moats would do there. Has he played inside somewhere in the past? Maybe it’s just having the veteran in the field...

[tube517]

I kinda feel comfortable with that, but I’m not sure how well Moats would do there. Has he played inside somewhere in the past? Maybe it’s just having the veteran in the field...

He played some ILB in Buffalo.

[teegre]

I predict that the Steelers will play a little “too rough” and draw at least one suspension for the Taperiots game.

Mind you, these plays may not even draw a penalty during the game, but Goodell will want to put Mike Mitchell in his place.

[st33lersguy]

I predict that the Steelers will play a little “too rough” and draw at least one suspension for the Taperiots game.

Mind you, these plays may not even draw a penalty during the game, but Goodell will want to put Mike Mitchell in his place.

Whatever it takes to help the Patriots beat the Steelers

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One prediction for this game: The refs will be heavily biased in favor of the Rats

[FrancoLambert]

From what I've seen of their games, they've been running a few "fake punt" plays early in games to keep a drive going and have been pretty successful doing it.

Their gunner (#10) breaks off the line like it's normal punt coverage, then Koch times his throw when the gunner suddenly breaks back to the ball.

Watch it Danny....it's on the tape.

[Crow-Magnon]

From what I've seen of their games, they've been running a few "fake punt" plays early in games to keep a drive going and have been pretty successful doing it.

Their gunner (#10) breaks off the line like it's normal punt coverage, then Koch times his throw when the gunner suddenly breaks back to the ball.

Watch it Danny....it's on the tape.

Four passes. Four completions. Highest rated “QB” in the league!

[Mojouw]

Moats will be targeted by Captain Checkdown a ton. Dealing with that will be the key. Moats was great against the run inside for Buffalo but really struggled in coverage. And that was when he was 4 years younger!


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[Lady Steel]

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[Steelerette]

The Steelers can clinch the division with a tie, right? Has that ever been done before?

[Lady Steel]

The Steelers can clinch the division with a tie, right? Has that ever been done before?

Yes, the Steelers win the AFC North with a win or tie against the Ravens.


https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/12/7/16742202/2017-nfl-playoff-race-clinching-scenarios-week-14-patriots-eagles-steelers

[polamalubeast]

The Steelers can clinch the division with a tie, right? Has that ever been done before?

This early?

probably in 2004.

[Steelerette]

This early?

probably in 2004.
I meant has a team ever clinched their division with a tie. Of course, I'd rather win!

[tube517]

I meant has a team ever clinched their division with a tie. Of course, I'd rather win!

Great question.

But don't ask Donovan McNabb.

[Crow-Magnon]

Great question.

But don't ask Donovan McNabb.

lol! Whatta dolt!

Those cleats are awesome. I hope Shazier gets a pair to keep.

[86WARD]

Moats will be targeted by Captain Checkdown a ton. Dealing with that will be the key. Moats was great against the run inside for Buffalo but really struggled in coverage. And that was when he was 4 years younger!


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He’s gotten better in coverage with 4 more years experience...lol. In theory...

[AtlantaDan]

Forecast 30 degrees (wind chill ow 20s) with 10 mph wind from WSW tonight - no chance of precip

https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/15241:4:US

[GBMelBlount]

This could be a very tough game.

These teams have virtually identical points for and against...with the difference in records arguably being the Steelers prevailing in a LOT of close games.

[tube517]

Forecast 30 degrees (wind chill ow 20s) with 10 mph wind from WSW tonight - no chance of precip

https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/15241:4:US

That's Le'Veon Bell weather.

[st33lersguy]

Important game for the Steelers, got to keep up with New England and keep distance from Jacksonville (thanks a lot Bitch Pigeons). Also, if the Steelers lose tonight, the Ravens could easily get within a game in the division next week simply by beating Cleveland and by Pittsburgh losing to New England. It's an important game

[polamalubeast]

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[Born2Steel]

And.....that completes the sweep of the Bengals and the Ravens. Any questions?

[43Hitman]

And.....that completes the sweep of the Bengals and the Ravens. Any questions?
Haven't done that since 2008. :tt02:

[Crow-Magnon]

If anyone predicted a 39-38 score, you are one in a bilion.

At 0-14, I thought the Ravens were toast. The offense (both offenses) played a helluva game. I think both defenses took the night off.

[AtlantaDan]

And.....that completes the sweep of the Bengals and the Ravens. Any questions?

The home Ravens win and road Bengals win were too close

Style points matter - Fire Tomlin!

[st33lersguy]

Fun fact: on the year the ravens have a better net point differential.

[AtlantaDan]

Fun fact: on the year the ravens have a better net point differential.

That is the latest angle by which to slam the Steelers - this from The Ringer this morning

Pittsburgh is 7-1 in single-score games, an unsustainable record that may point to deeper vulnerabilities....

The Steelers may be tied for the best record in football, but their plus-69 point differential is ninth in the league.

https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2017/12/11/16760950/steelers-ravens-sunday-night

This will be a big concern when the selection committee decides which teams are going to the playoffs

Style points matter!