Week 12:Baltimore Ravens(6-4)

[polamalubeast]

The Ravens are underdog for the first time of the year.

[tube517]

I wonder if the Steelers wear the color rush uniforms for this game? I haven't seen any announcements but this is the type of national game they usually wear them.

[Mojouw]

This game could range anywhere from a blowout win to a blowout defeat. It is a division game on a short week. I do not care how many the Ravens have lost recently. This is a rivalry game. Throw the records out the window.

Based on recent history...it will be close. It will be physical. Two-three plays will make all the difference.

[Shoes]

This game could range anywhere from a blowout win to a blowout defeat. It is a division game on a short week. I do not care how many the Ravens have lost recently. This is a rivalry game. Throw the records out the window.

Based on recent history...it will be close. It will be physical. Two-three plays will make all the difference.

We are due for blowing them out, thanksgiving day is fitting. :chuckle:

[DesertSteel]

32-16 Steelers

[DesertSteel]

Ravens shut down their facility today

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30373843/baltimore-ravens-close-facility-positive-coronavirus-tests (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30373843/baltimore-ravens-close-facility-positive-coronavirus-tests)

[SteelMember]

"They don't like us, and we don't like them..."

[EzraTank]

This game could range anywhere from a blowout win to a blowout defeat. It is a division game on a short week. I do not care how many the Ravens have lost recently. This is a rivalry game. Throw the records out the window.

Based on recent history...it will be close. It will be physical. Two-three plays will make all the difference.

And their backs are getting close to the wall. If they fall to 6-5 the playoffs are a very big uphill climb for them at that point (although their remaining schedule is softer than a newborn's poop; v.Dal, @Cle, v.Jags, v.Giants, @Cincy).

Now with them being forced to close their facilities on a short week. Ouch.

With Alualu back, we stop the run, control your pass rush lanes, contain Jackson and force Jackson to throw to Minkah!

[CV1]

Don’t think there can be a reschedule of this game especially if they have a full blown outbreak... it will continue beyond next Tuesday (8 days from today)

I don’t wish this on anyone, but as a team fuck them, hope they are forced to forfeit [emoji1787]

Would be a nice bye week finally if they do forfeit [emoji1417]


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[Mojouw]

So Tenn. as a state has a highish case load. I guess Baltimore could have contacted it during travel.

But this is an almost every week thing with this team. Almost weekly, multiple players test positive on Monday. At what point does the NFL step in and penalize this organization for almost certainly playing fast and loose with COVID protocols and putting positive players on the field each Sunday?

Look, I am no big believer in the NFL's COVID policies as it is. Weird how every week by Saturday magically the testing all works out enough to play. Right...because that is how viruses work. I strongly suspect that there is a great deal of fudging going on to allow a gabillion dollar industry to go off as close to business as usual as possible.

BUT...the Ravens and Raiders just seem to be constantly running into the same problem(s). I kinda feel like the league has to do something. At least for the "optics"...again...half-formed ideas...

[tube517]

Caught the covid but could not catch the Henry. :ranger:

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[SteelMember]

McDonald scheduled to practice this week, and hopefully back for Thursday...

Which would be a big plus, since Gentry didn't even last a quarter.
Basically leaving us with Hawkins and Ebron.

[86WARD]

So it will be the Lamar Jackson and Gus Edwards show? No Dobbins or Ingram as they are on the Covid List.

[tube517]

McDonald scheduled to practice this week, and hopefully back for Thursday...

Which would be a big plus, since Gentry didn't even last a quarter.
Basically leaving us with Hawkins and Ebron.

Gentry has a knee sprain so he'll be on IR for 3 weeks. Do they get a free agent or just call up from the PS.

[SteelMember]

Gentry has a knee sprain so he'll be on IR for 3 weeks. Do they get a free agent or just call up from the PS.

Bring up Kevin Rader, most likely... then scratch him on game day for McDonald, Ebron and Hawkins.

I wonder if Dotson will clear as well this week.

[Hawkman]

I wonder if the Steelers wear the color rush uniforms for this game? I haven't seen any announcements but this is the type of national game they usually wear them.

It has been announced recently. They will wear the color rush uniforms on Thursday......if they play.

[tube517]

It has been announced recently. They will wear the color rush uniforms on Thursday......if they play.Thanks. I had a feeling they would. Big prime time 5 star matchup

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[Edman]

The Ravens are built just like the Steelers. Just when you think they are finished, they rise up and punch you in the face. There is also the factor of lingering resentment in the Ravens' locker room that they totally let the Steelers off the hook last time. They shut down Ben and the Offense for most of the game, piled up 265 yards on the ground, and still lost. A chance to save their season with a big win over their fiercest undefeated rival? Baltimore will come prepared and ready to play. Will they win? Probably. But if the Steelers repeat their sleepwalking performance like last game, this game won't be close at all.

[86WARD]

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[Six Rings]

This game could range anywhere from a blowout win to a blowout defeat. It is a division game on a short week. I do not care how many the Ravens have lost recently. This is a rivalry game. Throw the records out the window.

Based on recent history...it will be close. It will be physical. Two-three plays will make all the difference.

I lean toward blow out win. Why? Lamar Jackson hasn't been playing well and is throwing his team and the coaching staff under the bus. Not only are the Rats missing players due to Covid-19, their key player is in a spiral coming down to earth and its going to be quite an impact. Just a hunch the chemistry on the Ravens is not good. Look at recent results.

The Steelers will win big, our critics will say yeah but they had good players out of this game.

Whatever. 11-0 here we come.

[Born2Steel]

So Tenn. as a state has a highish case load. I guess Baltimore could have contacted it during travel.

But this is an almost every week thing with this team. Almost weekly, multiple players test positive on Monday. At what point does the NFL step in and penalize this organization for almost certainly playing fast and loose with COVID protocols and putting positive players on the field each Sunday?

Look, I am no big believer in the NFL's COVID policies as it is. Weird how every week by Saturday magically the testing all works out enough to play. Right...because that is how viruses work. I strongly suspect that there is a great deal of fudging going on to allow a gabillion dollar industry to go off as close to business as usual as possible.

BUT...the Ravens and Raiders just seem to be constantly running into the same problem(s). I kinda feel like the league has to do something. At least for the "optics"...again...half-formed ideas...

I thought the game was played in Baltimore. Maybe that's what the Titans were doing on the logo before the game. Dropping some Covid.

[86WARD]

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[pczach]

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When they showed that guy on TV during the game, everyone watching the game with me laughed their asses off!

Not a care in the world with that dude! Rockin' it his way! :toofunny:

[EzraTank]

Heard on NFL Sirius XM this morning that both the Ravens starting RB (Ingram and Dobbins) tested positive to COVID19 and are out this week.

[EzraTank]

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He looks like he ate Troy Polamalu.

[tube517]

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Is that the One Man Gang from 80s WWE?

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Heard on NFL Sirius XM this morning that both the Ravens starting RB (Ingram and Dobbins) tested positive to COVID19 and are out this week.Yea has been known yesterday. Guess neither team will have much of a run game Thanksgiving.

[EzraTank]

Yea has been known yesterday. Guess neither team will have much of a run game Thanksgiving.

Yep, just contain Jackson and force him to throw and 11-0.

[86WARD]

Is that the One Man Gang from 80s WWE?

Good call!!

[86WARD]

Heard on NFL Sirius XM this morning that both the Ravens starting RB (Ingram and Dobbins) tested positive to COVID19 and are out this week.

Yep. It’ll be the Gus Edwards show!

[Mojouw]

I thought the game was played in Baltimore. Maybe that's what the Titans were doing on the logo before the game. Dropping some Covid.

Maybe it was? I get stuff wrong all the time. That would be funny if teams started "biohazarding" other teams' facilities.

Regardless...there are handful of teams that COVID positives are a weekly occurrence for on Sunday night/Monday mornings. Be nice if the league grew a pair and actually did something. I am not saying just start doling out penalties/punishment. But like actually look into it...

[Born2Steel]

Maybe it was? I get stuff wrong all the time. That would be funny if teams started "biohazarding" other teams' facilities.

Regardless...there are handful of teams that COVID positives are a weekly occurrence for on Sunday night/Monday mornings. Be nice if the league grew a pair and actually did something. I am not saying just start doling out penalties/punishment. But like actually look into it...

I would not be shocked if that did happen. Lots of money could be at stake.

Some of the NFL Covid protocols make sense but some just seem to be window dressing. I don't know why the daily testing isn't done in other professions as well. Or at least weekly testing.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Yep, just contain Jackson and force him to throw and 11-0. Yep keep him in the pocket and make him throw outside.

[EzraTank]

Maybe it was? I get stuff wrong all the time. That would be funny if teams started "biohazarding" other teams' facilities.

Regardless...there are handful of teams that COVID positives are a weekly occurrence for on Sunday night/Monday mornings. Be nice if the league grew a pair and actually did something. I am not saying just start doling out penalties/punishment. But like actually look into it...

The scary thing is that we have to play them this week. If whatever they are doing is leading to this then I hate the fact our guys have to be on the same field as them.

They now have 10 more positive tests as of today (Tuesday).

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-learn-of-more-positive-covid-19-tests-following-two-running-backs-heading-to-reserve-list-per-report/

Not good. They better test EVERY damn player/personnel making this trip! At this point F postponing this game. The Ravens can take the forfeit and move on.

[Mojouw]

The scary thing is that we have to play them this week. If whatever they are doing is leading to this then I hate the fact our guys have to be on the same field as them.

They now have 10 more positive tests as of today (Tuesday).

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-learn-of-more-positive-covid-19-tests-following-two-running-backs-heading-to-reserve-list-per-report/

Not good. They better test EVERY damn player/personnel making this trip! At this point F postponing this game. The Ravens can take the forfeit and move on.

I am not against that. I just think it is highly suspicious that the Ravens test positive every single Monday. And I am supposed to believe that they are following the protocols to the same degree as everyone else?

I guess there is some math somewhere that says that is in the realm of possibility/probability but based on what I am reading, it is clear that the Ravens, Raiders, and Titans are not really dealing with all this the same way as the rest of the league. And that is, frankly, bullshit.

But there is NO WAY the NFL is cancelling a Thanksgiving Day game. They will make these dudes play in HAZMAT gear before they let that happen.

[86WARD]

The Ravens clearly aren’t following the proper protocols. There is no way the league should move a Thanksgiving game to cater to a team that’s not following proper measures to keep their players safe. Ravens have a practice squad and they have back up players. Next Covid Free Man Up.

[86WARD]

What kind of fines will the NFL slap on the Ravens? Probably zero.

[tube517]

Didn't the 49ers play with a bunch of scrubs a few weeks ago? Surprise. No consistency from Goodhell and his minions.

[st33lersguy]

Ravens should face penalties and play with scrubs or forfeit the game. But Gotohell likes give the Ravens favorable treatment so they won't be fined or forced to forfeit

[86WARD]

So Schefter is reporting that more positives could postpone the game. Chances that false positives show up so the Ravens can buy time?

[Shoes]

Ravens should face penalties and play with scrubs or forfeit the game. But Gotohell likes give the Ravens favorable treatment so they won't be fined or forced to forfeit

They will be, practice squad to the ready. Roger has lost enough money this year, on with the show. TV revenue is all that remains, if every player in the NFL came down with covid he'd hire nursing home residents to gear up.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/24/ravens-steelers-still-scheduled-for-thursday-night/

[86WARD]

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 12

Tuesday, November 24
QB Ben Roethlisberger (NIR) - Limited
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Foot) - Limited
CB Joe Haden (Knee) - DNP
RB Trey Edmunds (Hamstring) - DNP
RB Jaylen Samuels (Quadriceps) - DNP
LB Jayrone Elliott (Illness) - Full
C Maurkice Pouncey (NIR) - DNP
G David DeCastro (NIR) - DNP
T Alejandro Villanueva (NIR) - Full
TE Zach Gentry (Knee) - Full
TE Eric Ebron (NIR) - Full
DE Stephon Tuitt (NIR) - Full
DE Tyson Alualu (NIR) - Full
DT Cameron Heyward (NIR/Ankle) - Limited
LB Vince Williams (NIR) - Full

[Rotorhead]

Hhmm, postponing more games means 8 teams into the playoffs, means the Rats get into the playoffs most likely . . .

[teegre]

Hhmm, postponing more games means 8 teams into the playoffs, means the Rats get into the playoffs most likely . . .

Wait, what???

I haven’t heard about turning missed games into playoff games... or, anything at all about having 8 playoffs teams for any reason(s). Please, explain.

I have indeed heard grumblings of moving this game to Sunday or Monday... which will NOT happen (because, the NFL would lose their Thanksgiving night market if they switch the game).

[86WARD]

Wait, what???

I haven’t heard about turning missed games into playoff games... or, anything at all about having 8 playoffs teams for any reason(s). Please, explain.

I have indeed heard grumblings of moving this game to Sunday or Monday... which will NOT happen (because, the NFL would lose their Thanksgiving night market if they switch the game).

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-owners-approve-contingency-plan-to-expand-playoffs-to-16-teams-if-covid-19-causes-cancellations/amp/

[teegre]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-owners-approve-contingency-plan-to-expand-playoffs-to-16-teams-if-covid-19-causes-cancellations/amp/

Whoa!!!

[tube517]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-owners-approve-contingency-plan-to-expand-playoffs-to-16-teams-if-covid-19-causes-cancellations/amp/

What is this, 1982?

They had 16 teams in the playoffs that year due to the strike and nobody had a bye week in the playoffs (Of course, they were out 2 months due to the strike)

[Six Rings]

I am not against that. I just think it is highly suspicious that the Ravens test positive every single Monday. And I am supposed to believe that they are following the protocols to the same degree as everyone else?

I guess there is some math somewhere that says that is in the realm of possibility/probability but based on what I am reading, it is clear that the Ravens, Raiders, and Titans are not really dealing with all this the same way as the rest of the league. And that is, frankly, bullshit.

But there is NO WAY the NFL is cancelling a Thanksgiving Day game. They will make these dudes play in HAZMAT gear before they let that happen.


The game is on according to the NFL.

Cool stat: When Jackson has to pass 28 times or more they are 1-4 with the one win coming over Cincy.

[tube517]

Game postponed to Sunday afternoon


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[86WARD]

Ugh...

[cubanstogie]

Game postponed to Sunday afternoon


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Fuck me runnin. Guess I’ll watch elf after dinner

[polamalubeast]

Not this again....

[Born2Steel]

Texans 3-7 vs Lions 4-6 AND Cowboys 3-7 vs Football Team 3-7. What a FEAST!!!

At least I can watch Tony Pollard vs Antonio Gibson. During intermediate turkey dozing from the recliner. But in all seriousness, this completely sucks and ruins what could have been a very good football Thursday. Very disappointed.

[polamalubeast]

Texans 3-7 vs Lions 4-6 AND Cowboys 3-7 vs Football Team 3-7. What a FEAST!!!

At least I can watch Tony Pollard vs Antonio Gibson. During intermediate turkey dozing from the recliner. But in all seriousness, this completely sucks and ruins what could have been a very good football Thursday. Very disappointed.

The Battle of the first place in the NFC East...What a game to watch! :sarcasm:

[st33lersguy]

Purple rats got their way with their irresponsibility. They didn't want to play the Steelers on the road on a short week

[st33lersguy]

Baltimore ravens. Too cowardly to play the Steelers on the road on a short week. Should be forced to play short handed

[cubanstogie]

Maybe Harbaugh wasn’t being little whiny bitch poor loser after all, he didn’t want to give Vrabel covid. No he’s a bitch!

[86WARD]

The Battle of the first place in the NFC East...What a game to watch! :sarcasm:

So here is an interesting question though:

Look at the Eagles and look at the Panthers:

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How do the Eagles rank higher than the Panthers?

[tube517]

So here is an interesting question though:

Look at the Eagles and look at the Panthers:

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How do the Eagles rank higher than the Panthers?

Division champion gets a playoff spot. They are the current "leader" in the NFC Least so that's probably the reason they are "ahead" of Carolina

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Steelers need to take that anger and demolish the Ratbirds. As someone tweeted after this was announced: " F*ck those wankers" :chuckle:

[polamalubeast]

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[stillers4me]

Aren't the Ravens likely to have even more players positive by Sunday? How can you test positive this week but play on Sunday????

[Skinart82]

So they are saying the ravens should know by Friday if this is under control, if not then it could be the first game pushed to week 18....I wouldn’t put it past them to figure out how to fake a positive test so they don’t have to play short handed, they are that shitty of a team!

[86WARD]

Division champion gets a playoff spot. They are the current "leader" in the NFC Least so that's probably the reason they are "ahead" of Carolina

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Steelers need to take that anger and demolish the Ratbirds. As someone tweeted after this was announced: " F*ck those wankers" :chuckle:

That list is just the NFC in general.

[Crow-Magnon]

So, I just got off the plane in Philadelphia with my wife and headed to my daughter’s house in Maryland for Thanksgiving. Our plan was to watch the Ravens-Steelers game as the end of small family gathering. Text my daughter where to pick us up and the first reply I get was “Game’s postponed until Sunday”. Figured it for a L anyway the way the Ravens have been playing lately. But still...Jesus.

I’m really starting to hate 2020. Sorry this effs your Thanksgiving football plans up.

[Dissolv]

This is epic level :poop:

[tube517]

That list is just the NFC in general.

Looks like that list was sorted a certain way. On NFL.com the list looks similar but you can sort it different ways so not sure how your list was sorted.

[Hawkman]

Texans 3-7 vs Lions 4-6 AND Cowboys 3-7 vs Football Team 3-7. What a FEAST!!!

At least I can watch Tony Pollard vs Antonio Gibson. During intermediate turkey dozing from the recliner. But in all seriousness, this completely sucks and ruins what could have been a very good football Thursday. Very disappointed.

Bet the network sponsors aren’t happy.

[86WARD]

Bet the network sponsors aren’t happy.

So who announces the game and what network gets it?

[The Bark]

Plain and simple, the NFL disgusts me at this point. I know a couple of running backs for the Ravens tested positive, but haven't heard anything other than that. Regardless, they've undoubtedly received the league's schedule-blessing with the Steelers twice now this season. I hope the Steelers stomp the crap out of them Sunday. This bologna favors teams whose players apparently aren't following protocols and punishes those that do.

[polamalubeast]

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[Born2Steel]

So here is an interesting question though:

Look at the Eagles and look at the Panthers:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201125/9a3e70bfeb3c3b5e1c9a00e67612684a.jpg

How do the Eagles rank higher than the Panthers?

Because the losses column is highlighted.

[DesertSteel]

Plain and simple, the NFL disgusts me at this point. I know a couple of running backs for the Ravens tested positive, but haven't heard anything other than that. Regardless, they've undoubtedly received the league's schedule-blessing with the Steelers twice now this season. I hope the Steelers stomp the crap out of them Sunday. This bologna favors teams whose players apparently aren't following protocols and punishes those that do.
Those with Covid still won’t play and the extra couple days gives the Steelers full rest and perhaps Juju and Haden play. I’ll miss it not being on tomorrow but I think it lands in the Steelers favor.

[tube517]

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[Craic]

Those with Covid still won’t play and the extra couple days gives the Steelers full rest and perhaps Juju and Haden play. I’ll miss it not being on tomorrow but I think it lands in the Steelers favor.

For that, maybe. But the Steelers players (according to some who are in contact with them) were looking at this weekend as their break since they didn't have a bye week (they were practicing through most of the week for the Titans before the game was canceled). So, the big question is how much will this tax them mentally not having that extra time off before they get ready for December football.

[Shoes]

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I'm ok with that. The TG game would have started at 2:20 AM Friday for me. :chuckle:

[T&B fan]

For that, maybe. But the Steelers players (according to some who are in contact with them) were looking at this weekend as their break since they didn't have a bye week (they were practicing through most of the week for the Titans before the game was canceled). So, the big question is how much will this tax them mentally not having that extra time off before they get ready for December football.

also if ,if the game is pushed to week 18 , and if the Steelers are the #1 seed there gos the bye week in the playoffs

[fansince'76]

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Good. Get angry and take it out on Baltimore.

[Craic]

also if ,if the game is pushed to week 18 , and if the Steelers are the #1 seed there gos the bye week in the playoffs

Yep. Watch. It'll be one game that weekend as well.

[that1guy]

The NFL is so irritated that the Steelers are 10-0 that this really shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. MY conspiracy theory side says that the only way the Chiefs ( the NFL darlings) get the #1 seed is if the Steelers are beaten by Baltimore this week so it gives the NFL time to come up with positive test results from guys like D.Johnson, Claypool and/or JuJu. The fact is the NFL would never do this to KC,Green Bay or Seattle because it might interrupt the flow. Its beyond ridiculous that this has happened to the Steelers twice neither instance their fault and the Steelers just have to take it.

[polamalubeast]

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[86WARD]

Because the losses column is highlighted.

Doh!

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

NBC & NFL probably thought they would lose ratings to The Masked Singer.

[dislocatedday]

The strength and conditioning coach of the Ravens has been outed as the mystery staff member that likely brought Covid into the team's facility and spread it around. He did not initially report his symptoms to the team, did not wear his mask or tracking device consistently, and exposed the virus to others while infected. Ravens have punished him, but the damage had been done. I hope Steelers transfer their anger about this game to the field on Sunday.

[Hawkman]

The strength and conditioning coach of the Ravens has been outed as the mystery staff member that likely brought Covid into the team's facility and spread it around. He did not initially report his symptoms to the team, did not wear his mask or tracking device consistently, and exposed the virus to others while infected. Ravens have punished him, but the damage had been done. I hope Steelers transfer their anger about this game to the field on Sunday.

Punish him? I hope that means fire him.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Punish him? I hope that means fire him. Agreed!

[86WARD]

Punish him? I hope that means fire him.

Agree. He should get his walking papers.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

I would toilet paper his house but that is to valuable now.

[teegre]

For that, maybe. But the Steelers players (according to some who are in contact with them) were looking at this weekend as their break since they didn't have a bye week (they were practicing through most of the week for the Titans before the game was canceled). So, the big question is how much will this tax them mentally not having that extra time off before they get ready for December football.

:nod:

I’m fine with postponing (so that our players have less chance of getting sick). But, I can see why the players are IRATE about not getting a mini-bye-week.

[st33lersguy]

Punish him? I hope that means fire him.

Nah, more like slap on the wrist. They pinned him as the fall guy and said they were "punishing" him as a way of making it seem like they are taking adequate action. Really though, this was a way for them, a team on a slump, to avoid playing on the road on a short week against their 10-0 rivals. A bush league organization with a bush league head coach known for bush league tactics

[fansince'76]

I would toilet paper his house but that is to valuable now.

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:chuckle:

[stillers4me]

Imagine telling your wife that she has to cook Thanksgiving dinner after all.

:heh:

[pczach]

The Ravens had additional positive tests for the 4th straight day.

This game is in danger of being cancelled.

[polamalubeast]

The first seed will mean nothing this year.....

[st33lersguy]

Make em forfeit

[polamalubeast]

Make em forfeit

It will not happen...Goodell will reward them with a 8th playoffs spot in both conference.

[stillers4me]

What really pisses me off is that Tomlin was fined $100,000 for lowing his mask on the sideline, yet we keep getting screwed over because other teams are not following protocol.

:mad2:

[teegre]

The Ravens had additional positive tests for the 4th straight day.

This game is in danger of being cancelled.

Yep :doh:

The rumor is that the Ravens are “playing the system”... creating false-positives, in hopes of adding an 8th playoff team (which is where they currently reside) AND simultaneously eliminating home field advantage for the #1 seed (which is where the Steelers currently reside).

[vader29]

It will not happen...Goodell will reward them with a 8th playoffs spot in both conference.

And the Steelers will end up with the top record in the AFC and lose another bye week having to play the 8th seed.

[stillers4me]

They need to play with the healthy players available on the PS. I have to work with reduced staff due to quarantined coworkers and parents that need to be at home for remote learning. We are all dealing with it.

[Born2Steel]

I think you guys should listen to last Monday's "Over-reaction Monday" on the Pat Mcafee Show 2.0 podcast. THIS IS NOT AN AD OR ENDORSEMENT! I just think you would all be interested in his take on the current state of the Ravens on that particular episode. Why was Harbaugh the one confronting the Titans players before the game, and none of the Ravens players went with him? Ravens players recent social media posts have been pretty negative towards the coaches and decision makers. Etc....interesting listen, IMO.

As for the game this week....I don't care when they play it. I expect a black and blue battle royale just like always. Strap 'em tight and Here We Go!

[teegre]

I think you guys should listen to last Monday's "Over-reaction Monday" on the Pat Mcafee Show 2.0 podcast. THIS IS NOT AN AD OR ENDORSEMENT! I just think you would all be interested in his take on the current state of the Ravens on that particular episode. Why was Harbaugh the one confronting the Titans players before the game, and none of the Ravens players went with him? Ravens players recent social media posts have been pretty negative towards the coaches and decision makers. Etc....interesting listen, IMO.

Yep :nod:

It’s not one malcontent (e.g. Mr. Big Chest) on social media. It’s quite a few of the leaders on that Ravens team that are unhappy AND letting the outside world have a peek behind the curtain.

[86WARD]

First Week 18 match up.

[polamalubeast]

First Week 18 match up.

No...I think the steelers(or the chiefs)will lose their first round playoff bye and they will add a 8th playoffs seed for the ravens!

[Born2Steel]

I can understand adding weeks to the regular season to get all teams the chance to get all games played. How can the league justify changing the playoffs format this late into a season, basically moving the goalposts while simultaneously punishing the top teams and rewarding struggling teams?

The Ravens may still lose more games before they see another win so an 8th seed does not necessarily mean Ravens. The 2nd game with the Browns is not an automatic win and the Cowboys could be a tough out. If the Steelers handle their business and the Ravens fall to the Cowboys and Browns that puts them on a 6 game losing streak and a 9-7 finish at best.

The Bills vs Chargers is an interesting game this week. A Bills(7-3) loss and a Dolphins(6-4) win vs Jets ties the AFC East with one head to head remaining.

The Bills beat the Raiders and the Raiders and Dolphins play later.

All this just to point out that the Ravens are not the automatic 8th seed should the league decide to screw it up.

[DesertSteel]

Possibly a bye week if the game Sunday gets cancelled. In the long run, could work to the Steelers advantage. It’s 2020.

[Mojouw]

I can understand adding weeks to the regular season to get all teams the chance to get all games played. How can the league justify changing the playoffs format this late into a season, basically moving the goalposts while simultaneously punishing the top teams and rewarding struggling teams?

The Ravens may still lose more games before they see another win so an 8th seed does not necessarily mean Ravens. The 2nd game with the Browns is not an automatic win and the Cowboys could be a tough out. If the Steelers handle their business and the Ravens fall to the Cowboys and Browns that puts them on a 6 game losing streak and a 9-7 finish at best.

The Bills vs Chargers is an interesting game this week. A Bills(7-3) loss and a Dolphins(6-4) win vs Jets ties the AFC East with one head to head remaining.

The Bills beat the Raiders and the Raiders and Dolphins play later.

All this just to point out that the Ravens are not the automatic 8th seed should the league decide to screw it up.

CREAM. Basically the NFL is the whitest member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Money. If you add a playoff game or two, you make up some of the lost TV revenue from cancelled weeks of the season or whatnot.

Every decision the league makes on this, and basically everything else, is about money. They just say other words but it's all about the $$$.

[DesertSteel]

CREAM. Basically the NFL is the whitest member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Money. If you add a playoff game or two, you make up some of the lost TV revenue from cancelled weeks of the season or whatnot.

Every decision the league makes on this, and basically everything else, is about money. They just say other words but it's all about the $$$.
As it should be.

[teegre]

I can understand adding weeks to the regular season to get all teams the chance to get all games played. How can the league justify changing the playoffs format this late into a season, basically moving the goalposts while simultaneously punishing the top teams and rewarding struggling teams?

Nailed it :nod:

-play Week 18
-get rid of the Pro Bowl
-slide the playoffs back one week

SUMMATION:
Why add an 8th playoff team??? :huh:

[Fire Goodell]

Well goddamn it, there goes my plans for today

[Born2Steel]

CREAM. Basically the NFL is the whitest member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Money. If you add a playoff game or two, you make up some of the lost TV revenue from cancelled weeks of the season or whatnot.

Every decision the league makes on this, and basically everything else, is about money. They just say other words but it's all about the $$$.

Money is always the answer in every business decision. Not just the NFL. My question was more about justifying changing the playoffs format this late in the season. That makes no sense even from a money POV. But I guess the teflon coated NFL can do whatever they choose week to week with zero ramifications. I would imagine if an 8th spot is added the top 2 teams in each conference would get a bye just as it has always been.

And more to my point, any 8th seed addition is not necessarily the Ravens' spot to lose. It's highly contested right now. Heck, even the Chargers could find their way in if they somehow win out, based purely on conference losses.

[Fire Goodell]

Fuck the ravens, they’re probably doing this shit on purpose to fuck us over and avoid a Thursday road game

[Steeler-in-west]

Make em forfeit

would like to beat them on the field, but yeah, it’s getting there

[Mojouw]

Money is always the answer in every business decision. Not just the NFL. My question was more about justifying changing the playoffs format this late in the season. That makes no sense even from a money POV. But I guess the teflon coated NFL can do whatever they choose week to week with zero ramifications. I would imagine if an 8th spot is added the top 2 teams in each conference would get a bye just as it has always been.

And more to my point, any 8th seed addition is not necessarily the Ravens' spot to lose. It's highly contested right now. Heck, even the Chargers could find their way in if they somehow win out, based purely on conference losses.

Depending on how the NFL schedules it...and I haven't looked into it at all...it could mean an extra televised playoff game. 7 teams and a bye is two games a conference in round one. That's a full slate on Saturday and Sunday. Add an 8th team and take away the bye for everyone...that's two additional games. So add a double header on Thursday or Monday...BOOM!!! Extra big $$$ televised event.

[86WARD]

No...I think the steelers(or the chiefs)will lose their first round playoff bye and they will add a 8th playoffs seed for the ravens!

When do they play this game if it can’t be played Sunday?

[86WARD]

Nailed it :nod:

-play Week 18
-get rid of the Pro Bowl
-slide the playoffs back one week

SUMMATION:
Why add an 8th playoff team??? :huh:

They already dumped the Pro Bowl.

[T&B fan]

ok my thoughts . if the game is not played Sunday , and we are the top seed . and the only game needed to be played in a week 18 is ours . and the rat birds are out of the playoffs . no game no need to add playoff teams to 8 .we end the reg with 15 and 0 ,and move on with week off

[hawaiiansteeler]

ok my thoughts . if the game is not played Sunday , and we are the top seed . and the only game needed to be played in a week 18 is ours . and the rat birds are out of the playoffs . no game no need to add playoff teams to 8 .we end the reg with 15 and 0 ,and move on with week off

what if the Chiefs are 15-1?

[T&B fan]

what if the Chiefs are 15-1?

last time I cheeked 15 and 0 is better then 15 and 1

[hawaiiansteeler]

last time I cheeked 15 and 0 is better then 15 and 1

pretty sure the Chiefs would complain about that.

[86WARD]

last time I cheeked 15 and 0 is better then 15 and 1

15-0 is a 1.000 win percentage. 15-1 is a .938 win percentage.

[Hawkman]

Yeah but........

[Shoes]

They already dumped the Pro Bowl.

I dumped it in the 70's. :chuckle:

[86WARD]

I dumped it in the 70's. :chuckle:

Lol.

[pczach]

I dumped it in the 70's. :chuckle:

Me too!!

[tube517]

To top off the Ratbirds Covid news, Joe Haden posts this.




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Glad he's ok.

[Shoes]

To top off the Ratbirds Covid news, Joe Haden posts this.




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Glad he's ok.

Well if it was the other guys fault, his insurance better pull out the wallet for a RR repair.

[Born2Steel]

Anybody recognize what that hunk of metal on the ground is?

[DesertSteel]

Just heard on the radio that it's being tweeted that the game is being moved to TUESDAY.......

[cubanstogie]

Just heard on the radio that it's being tweeted that the game is being moved to TUESDAY.......
Yep, just saw while watching Texas vs Iowa st.

[teegre]

The Steelers cannot take a bye, because they have to prepare as though this game will indeed be played on Tuesday.

But... if/when it gets postponed again, the Steelers players will be angry (and rightfully so) about not getting this time off.

SUMMATION:
If the NFL would make a decision on Wednesday and STUCK with it, then the Steelers could have had three days off (a mini-bye). Instead, they’ve been in limbo. It’s gotta be frustrating.

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They already dumped the Pro Bowl.

True... my point:
Slide the playoffs into the pre-Super Bowl bye-week.

[tube517]

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[Mojouw]

Gee...almost like their is an unchecked pandemic going on or something.

Be interesting to see what the next round of testing shows. Based on what I think the NFL's approach seems to be is that if there are NO additional positive tests tomorrow...game on. As the "outbreak" would be "contained". If either team pops more positive tests...then they are likely forced to move the game to a Week 18?

Again, this is why a multi-bye week schedule from the start would have made far more sense than the denial based plan the NFL chose to ride or die with.

[fansince'76]

Well if it was the other guys fault, his insurance better pull out the wallet for a RR repair.

No doubt - that thing costs more than many folks' houses.

[Born2Steel]

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The ONLY part of this whole thing that could actually piss me off would be if the Steelers starters get Covid as the Ravens test negative and the NFL says play anyway. That might make me quit on the season altogether. I see enough rigging and bias in college football.

[oneforthetoe]

Trying to think a little ahead. If the Ravens cant play Tuesday, but the league feels they are only a couple days away then maybe the Steelers and the Ravens skip their two NFC games for the following week? Not saying its fair but the NFC opponents are not as important as divisional game.

[stillers4me]

The most important thing is that all the players and coaches affected recover and football goes on.

[stillers4me]

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[86WARD]

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 12

Note: The Steelers did not hold practice on Monday 11/23, Thursday 11/26, Friday 11/27 or Saturday 11/28. Reports for those practices are estimations.

Game Status

CB Joe Haden (Knee) - Questionable
RB Jaylen Samuels (Quadriceps) - Out
Special Teams Coordinator Danny Smith will not coach on Tuesday due to an illness. Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Blaine Stewart Blaine Stewart will assume the role.
Quarterbacks Coach Matt Canada will not coach on Tuesday due to illness.
Saturday, November 28
QB Ben Roethlisberger (NIR/Quadriceps) - Full
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Foot) - Full
CB Joe Haden (Knee) - Limited
RB Jaylen Samuels (Quadriceps) - DNP
LB Jayrone Elliott (Illness) - Full
C Maurkice Pouncey (NIR) - Full
G David DeCastro (NIR) - Full
T Alejandro Villanueva (NIR) - Full
TE Eric Ebron (NIR) - Full
DE Stephon Tuitt (NIR) - Full
DE Tyson Alualu (NIR) - Full
DT Cameron Heyward (NIR/Ankle) - Full
LB Vince Williams (NIR) - Full

[DesertSteel]

What’s interesting is that if they’d played on Thursday we’d be blaming the Ravens for all these Steelers’ positives.

[Crow-Magnon]

I dumped it in the 70's. :chuckle:

LMAO x 10!

[stillers4me]

This is very serious. While most of the players and coaches will recover with little to no symptoms, this virus can be deadly to some. I know we all make fun of Danny Smith, but he and many other coaches may have underlying health issues that make this situation very dangerous. Some things are bigger than a damn football game.


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[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Cowboy Up Ravens!

[teegre]

Here’s an analogy (and a true series of events):

Neighbor 1: wore her mask, was careful, and still got COVID... then, she immediately told all of her close contacts.

Neighbor 2: wore her mask, was careful, and still got COVID... but, told no one for days upon days. In the meantime, she went over to several people’s houses and even asked several people to take her children to school (but, she didn’t tell them that the reason she needed them to take her kids was because she wasn’t feeling well).

QUESTION 1: Which neighbor do you say handled things the correct way?

QUESTION 2: Which one is analogous for the Ravens’ strength & conditioning coach?

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Here’s an analogy (and a true series of events):

Neighbor 1: wore her mask, was careful, and still got COVID... then, she immediately told all of her close contacts.

Neighbor 2: wore her mask, was careful, and still got COVID... but, told no one for days upon days. In the meantime, she went over to several people’s houses and even asked several people to take her children to school (but, she didn’t tell them that the reason she needed them to take her kids was because she wasn’t feeling well).

QUESTION 1: Which neighbor do you say handled things the correct way?

QUESTION 2: Which one is analogous for the Ravens’ strength & conditioning coach? Sounds like Solomon Wisdom.

[Hawkman]

Here’s an analogy (and a true series of events):

Neighbor 1: wore her mask, was careful, and still got COVID... then, she immediately told all of her close contacts.

Neighbor 2: wore her mask, was careful, and still got COVID... but, told no one for days upon days. In the meantime, she went over to several people’s houses and even asked several people to take her children to school (but, she didn’t tell them that the reason she needed them to take her kids was because she wasn’t feeling well).

QUESTION 1: Which neighbor do you say handled things the correct way?

QUESTION 2: Which one is analogous for the Ravens’ strength & conditioning coach?

Is this a trick question?

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

This is very serious. While most of the players and coaches will recover with little to no symptoms, this virus can be deadly to some. I know we all make fun of Danny Smith, but he and many other coaches may have underlying health issues that make this situation very dangerous. Some things are bigger than a damn football game.


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Yes, this is true. Andrews being diabetic does statistically have risk of more complications as illness generally messes with your blood glucose levels. Him being in good physical condition likely helps him out, but if Von Miller said it took a toll on him with his asthma, it could be tough on Andrews as well.

BTW, Henry Mondeaux is also Type 1 diabetic like Mark Andrews is.

[Born2Steel]

22 total with 2 more testing positive this morning. Outside of the obvious 'money' reason, why is this game still on?

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Honestly, I would rather see it cancelled and ONLY rescheduled at the end if the outcome would have playoff seeding implications.

[Mojouw]

22 total with 2 more testing positive this morning. Outside of the obvious 'money' reason, why is this game still on?

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Honestly, I would rather see it cancelled and ONLY rescheduled at the end if the outcome would have playoff seeding implications.

There is no reason other than money and the NFL's insistence that they are "immune" to the pandemic.

[86WARD]

It’s all about the money...marquee matchup that they want televised on nbc in one form or fashion...

[teegre]

As I posted elsewhere...

http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/showthread.php/32436-All-the-QBs-on-the-Broncos-roster-are-ineligible-to-play-Sunday-against-the-Saints?p=749820&viewfull=1#post749820

[Born2Steel]

As I posted elsewhere...

http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/showthread.php/32436-All-the-QBs-on-the-Broncos-roster-are-ineligible-to-play-Sunday-against-the-Saints?p=749820&viewfull=1#post749820

As I too posted....other than the obvious 'money' reason....

I think we are all old enough to understand money talks. Here is the pivot point though, IMO. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, the day after tomorrow, 2 days away. 22 players have tested positive with 2 testing positive just this morning. This is still an ongoing outbreak. Cancel the damn game. Add it back on at the end of the season IF it even makes a difference for playoff seeding. It can then be played on NBC in primetime. I don't understand why the risk here is less than the reward there.

[86WARD]

Add Willie Snead to the Clovid List. I think that’s 7-8 offensive starters?

[teegre]

As I too posted....other than the obvious 'money' reason....

I think we are all old enough to understand money talks. Here is the pivot point though, IMO. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, the day after tomorrow, 2 days away. 22 players have tested positive with 2 testing positive just this morning. This is still an ongoing outbreak. Cancel the damn game. Add it back on at the end of the season IF it even makes a difference for playoff seeding. It can then be played on NBC in primetime. I don't understand why the risk here is less than the reward there.

I wholeheartedly agree: postpone this game.

Matthew Judon just tested positive. There are something like 22 Ravens players who have the ‘rona. :scared: Speaking from an ego-centric standpoint: I’d be scared to play against them (for fear of losing Steelers players for the next two weeks). On a more altruistic scale: how can they let a team so depleted take the field???

One last thing: as I have avered repeatedly, the NFL should have postponed this game already... so that the Steelers players could have taken the past week off.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Play the damn game.

[stillers4me]

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[86WARD]

Is there snow in the forecast??

[EzraTank]

I wholeheartedly agree: postpone this game.

Matthew Judon just tested positive. There are something like 22 Ravens players who have the ‘rona. :scared: Speaking from an ego-centric standpoint: I’d be scared to play against them (for fear of losing Steelers players for the next two weeks). On a more altruistic scale: how can they let a team so depleted take the field???

One last thing: as I have avered repeatedly, the NFL should have postponed this game already... so that the Steelers players could have taken the past week off.

I think the Ravens should have to forfeit the next game they make another team wait for. They've used up all their good fortune.

As much as I want to play this game this highlighted quoted part is why I agree, just postpone it.

[Squeegee Thompson]

I think the Ravens should have to forfeit the next game they make another team wait for. They've used up all their good fortune.

As much as I want to play this game this highlighted quoted part is why I agree, just postpone it.

Run up a quick 4 score lead in the first quarter against a team that can barely field starters, then get all of your '1s' off of the field. Call up a bunch of PS / grocery-bagger types off of the street, give 'em a hat and let them be 'Rona sponges for the remaining 3 quarters, keeping the starters healthy for another week.

All kidding aside, even playing this game on Tuesday has me nervous. Baltimore is turning into a walking petri dish with all of their infections. Leave it to those jackasses to play the game, lose by 5 touchdowns and still manage to screw the Steelers with infections for the remainder of the season.

Even though this game will be an absolute curb-stomping given the loss of talent on Baltimore's roster, I'd breathe a sigh of relief if the game gets postponed.

[stillers4me]

Is there snow in the forecast??

Yes.

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[Butch]

We talkin bout practice???

[HollywoodSteel]

Bad weather only helps the Ravens as randomness is an equalizer.

I wish something would go right. I just want this game over with already.

[vasteeler]

Heck yeah, snow game...bring it.

[Hawkman]

Heck yeah, snow game...bring it.

Need “The Bus” for that.

[stillers4me]

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[DesertSteel]

The selfish part of me wants to see the game. The "what's in the best interest of the team" part of me thinks the bye would serve them better. I'm talking in football terms alone and leaving the virus out of it. Obviously, I don't want to see anyone sick, but it is what it is.

[tube517]

I'm tired being tired about the rescheduling.

The NFL needs to be consistent and have some balls. Right now, they are making a mockery of how to have a REAL plan and how to run a professional sports league.

[86WARD]

Run up a quick 4 score lead in the first quarter against a team that can barely field starters, then get all of your '1s' off of the field. Call up a bunch of PS / grocery-bagger types off of the street, give 'em a hat and let them be 'Rona sponges for the remaining 3 quarters, keeping the starters healthy for another week.

All kidding aside, even playing this game on Tuesday has me nervous. Baltimore is turning into a walking petri dish with all of their infections. Leave it to those jackasses to play the game, lose by 5 touchdowns and still manage to screw the Steelers with infections for the remainder of the season.

Even though this game will be an absolute curb-stomping given the loss of talent on Baltimore's roster, I'd breathe a sigh of relief if the game gets postponed.

New Steelers fan? They don’t make anything easy...especially against the Ravens...lol.

[Hawkman]

I'm tired being tired about the rescheduling.

The NFL needs to be consistent and have some balls. Right now, they are making a mockery of how to have a REAL plan and how to run a professional sports league.

RELAX Tube....it’s not going to get any better.:rofl2:

[86WARD]

Ravens players still have not been informed about travel plans for Pittsburgh. Also heard a report on the radio that there are grumbling a that the Ravens players may be refusing to play Tuesday?

[86WARD]

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[DesertSteel]

Schefter is now reporting the game is being moved to Wednesday! This is getting ridiculous.

[hwalker84]

Game moved to Wednesday per Schefter...

[86WARD]

Saying that the Washington game would be moved to Monday night.

[DesertSteel]

Maybe they can just play the game on Zoom?

[tube517]

Maybe they can just play the game on Zoom?

Juju challenged Marlon Humphrey to a game on Madden

[tube517]

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[Rotorhead]

WTF, so we get to play back to back games, at this rate we will be playing Sunday then Monday

[st33lersguy]

So the nfl will bend over backwards to ensure the rats are adequately prepared for this game like a pampering mother spoiling a bratty child but the Broncos don't have a qb and the NFL decides to take a not my problem approach

[DesertSteel]

So the nfl will bend over backwards to ensure the rats are adequately prepared for this game like a pampering mother spoiling a bratty child but the Broncos don't have a qb and the NFL decides to take a not my problem approach
Would it be better to beat the Ravens and have a dozen Steelers infected and miss 2 games?

[st33lersguy]

Would it be better to beat the Ravens and have a dozen Steelers infected and miss 2 games?

How about quarantining the positives from the rest and rolling with whoever tests negative? Or better yet how about forfeiture for being irresponsible?

[DesertSteel]

If the game goes off on Wednesday then in effect the Steelers got a bye. They then will play 4 days later, the same as a Sun-Thurs scenario. I like how it’s working out.

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How about quarantining the positives from the rest and rolling with whoever tests negative? Or better yet how about forfeiture for being irresponsible?
Because every day there are new positives.

[Squeegee Thompson]

New Steelers fan? They don’t make anything easy...especially against the Ravens...lol.

Only about 45 years and counting. That's probably new compared some of the crusty old bastards that loiter on this board though ...

[86WARD]

Would it be better to beat the Ravens and have a dozen Steelers infected and miss 2 games?

The NFL, supposedly, delayed the game one more day because the Ravens didn't feel they would be adequately prepared for the game and because it was "short notice"...

[Fire Goodell]

god this is pissing me off

[vader29]

https://i.ibb.co/m0QLrDG/r.jpg

[Mojouw]

The NFL, supposedly, delayed the game one more day because the Ravens didn't feel they would be adequately prepared for the game and because it was "short notice"...

That and the Ravens players wouldn't have gotten on the plane and showed up for the game. Some sources are saying with the support of the NFLPA.

So to recap, the NFL has no plan besides stubbornness. And the players union, who ownership and the league have stuck it to in the last 2 labor negotiations, has almost zero interest in supporting the league's policies.

Weird. There is NO way anyone could have seen this coming. Nope. Totally impossible.

Seriously, what does the army of people/lawyers the NFL employs in the league office actually DO all day?

[DesertSteel]

It’s a fluid situation. The NFL is handling things much better than our government — local, state or federal.

[DesertSteel]

Game is at 3:40 ET. Any word on TV coverage?

[EzraTank]

The NFL, supposedly, delayed the game one more day because the Ravens didn't feel they would be adequately prepared for the game and because it was "short notice"...

WTF is the point now? Are they going to move our next game against the Redskins to at least Monday to give us an extra day to get ready?

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Hopefully 3:40 AM!

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Seriously, what does the army of people/lawyers the NFL employs in the league office actually DO all day?

Come on man, they are busy pouring through old game footage to see if they can fine a player for wearing the wrong color underwear!

[Mojouw]

Redskins game has already been moved to Monday at 5:00 PM.

I believe the game is on NBC like it was originally scheduled for this Week.

The Steelers/Skins game should have been a Fox broadcast and I do not know what the plan is for a Monday triple-header with 2 of the games (Dallas/Baltimore and WFT/Pitt) going off at the same time and on the same network...

[Butch]

Ravens play Tuesday night not Monday night

[EzraTank]

Ravens play Tuesday night not Monday night

What a dumpster fire.

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[Mojouw]

Ravens play Tuesday night not Monday night

That will solve that I guess.


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[Butch]

Anyone know what time the Monday game is?

[tube517]

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Beyond comical

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[Born2Steel]

Damn! How much does tree lighting pay???

[tube517]

Oh, gee, JK Dobbins and Ingram are eligible to play Wednesday.

Might want to check that 3:40 pm start time with Commissioner Harbaugh.

[HollywoodSteel]

Oh, gee, JK Dobbins and Ingram are eligible to play Wednesday.

Might want to check that 3:40 pm start time with Commissioner Harbaugh.

Man, the Steelers better play this game angry. It’s total horseshit that they moved it to a Wednesday just to let the Ravens get players back.

Now the Broncos do have a legit beef with the league for preferential treatment.

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[DesertSteel]

But that is such a low bar the NFL tripped over it.
Can’t say I agree when I compare it with NCAAF, MLB and the NBA. I’d rate the NFL first overall. Kudos to the NBA for the bubble but cancelling the season for several months was an overreaction. And the NCAAF schedules are a joke.

Zero games cancelled is a good accomplishment so far.

I’ll admit that 9 times out of 10 I’ll side with management.

[Mojouw]

I mean I guess technically nothing has been cancelled. Don't know if you can count the Saints-Broncos as a game. Who knows what the pending Ravens matchup looks like. Much less the rescheduled Week 12 games.

What happens when 3 days before a playoff game kicks off, this type of thing happens again?

Hope is not a plan.

[pczach]

At this point, they are going to make the Steelers play Saturday night, and then roll right into their next game Sunday afternoon.

It's all for the greater good we are told. The good for whom isn't known at this time.

[Steel Peon]

https://media.giphy.com/media/XdIOEZTt6dL7zTYWIo/giphy.gif

Y'know, just a dumpster floating down the street would be bad enough, but since it's 2020 it had to be on fire too... Great pic! :thumbsup:

[Hawkman]

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[that1guy]

So for those of us in the Pacific time zone, Wednesdays dame at 12:40 and Mondays game at 2. Eat a bag of dicks Roger Goodell and your band of Raven loving goons!

[vader29]

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[Shoes]

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[stillers4me]

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[vader29]

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[teegre]

So for those of us in the Pacific time zone, Wednesdays dame at 12:40 and Mondays game at 2. Eat a bag of dicks Roger Goodell and your band of Raven loving goons!

^^^THIS^^^

[teegre]

I find a couple of things odd...

1) NBC was adamant about keeping this game (I get it: it’s Ravens-Steelers). Yet, they move it to a weekday timeslot when few can actually watch the game.
:director: GIVE IT TO CBS!!!

2) The Ravens conveniently get 11 players back on Wednesday (specifically their top two RBs). It appears as if they “could” have played on Tuesday, but by throwing a tantrum, the Ravens worked the system.

Allegedly.

2-a) Convenient that the Ravens don’t play again until Tuesday. It’s almost as if by playing on Monday meant playing without their starting QB... but, that extra day would give them allow their starting QB to play (or something asinine like that). The NFL certainly wouldn’t bend over backwards for one team, while making another team play with a RB as their QB.

3) People keep saying that the Steelers “got their bye”... some even say that they got it TWICE. :doh: Time off from playing is nice, but it is NOT a bye. The players have had to stick around every day / prepare for the game (whenever this was going to be played)... and they could not take a mini-vacation. Nope... that isn’t a bye.

[EzraTank]

Oh, gee, JK Dobbins and Ingram are eligible to play Wednesday.

Might want to check that 3:40 pm start time with Commissioner Harbaugh.

And they still won't have Lamar which means we will have to defend the pass now.

[Shoes]

And they still won't have Lamar which means we will have to defend the pass now.

Griffin is still pretty fragile. When did he play last?

[tube517]

Griffin is still pretty fragile. When did he play last?

Against us last year. Last game of the season

[EzraTank]

Griffin is still pretty fragile. When did he play last?

I was kidding, saying we now have to defend the pass.

[Shoes]

I was kidding, saying we now have to defend the pass.

:chuckle:

[Big Ben's Gray]

LMAO, look at what someone did with the "Groundhog" movie scene with Bill Murray, put Ben's face on him haha.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1333575567539658759

Anyone know how to embed Twitter videos into a post on this forum and will share that info with me? I'd like to embed it instead of just posting the link.

[tube517]

LMAO, looks at what someone did with the "Groundhog" movie scene with Bill Murray, put Ben's face on him haha.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1333575567539658759

Anyone know how to embed Twitter videos into a post on this forum and will share that info with me? I'd like to embed it instead of just posting the link.

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LMAO, looks at what someone did with the "Groundhog" movie scene with Bill Murray, put Ben's face on him haha.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1333575567539658759

Anyone know how to embed Twitter videos into a post on this forum and will share that info with me? I'd like to embed it instead of just posting the link.

http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/showthread.php/28958-How-to-insert-Tweets-into-forum-posts?p=644999&viewfull=1#post644999

Directions to post/embed Tweets

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LMAO, looks at what someone did with the "Groundhog" movie scene with Bill Murray, put Ben's face on him haha.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1333575567539658759

Anyone know how to embed Twitter videos into a post on this forum and will share that info with me? I'd like to embed it instead of just posting the link.

http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/showthread.php/28958-How-to-insert-Tweets-into-forum-posts?p=644999&viewfull=1#post644999

Directions to post/embed Tweets

[Big Ben's Gray]

http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/showthread.php/28958-How-to-insert-Tweets-into-forum-posts?p=644999&viewfull=1#post644999

Directions to post/embed Tweets

Thanks for the info, I saw the Twitter tags when I went into advanced but didn't realize you just put the tags around the tweet number, easy enough.

[tube517]

Thanks for the info, I saw the Twitter tags when I went into advanced but didn't realize you just put the tags around the tweet number, easy enough.

Yeah it's kind of a long process to embed the tweet but I copy/paste a lot at work (not from other forums :chuckle:) so you get used to it. It looks better, too

[Six Rings]

Wednesday football. A first for the NFL since the AFL/NFL merger

[86WARD]

Wednesday football. A first for the NFL since the AFL/NFL merger

No. 2012 Giants/Cowboys played on Wednesday Night so it wouldn’t be in conflict with DNC.

[86WARD]

As long as Vikings/Saints (Christmas Day) and Ravens/Steelers get played, then NFL will see its first season ever with at least one game on each day of the week.

[DesertSteel]

As long as Vikings/Saints (Christmas Day) and Ravens/Steelers get played, then NFL will see its first season ever with at least one game on each day of the week.
Man, I'm just glad that the NFL is playing games in 2020. #nocomplaints

[pczach]

Yeah it's kind of a long process to embed the tweet but I copy/paste a lot at work (not from other forums :chuckle:) so you get used to it. It looks better, too



Are you Tee Tee????

:chuckle:

[Butch]

More Ravens players test positive, yet game not canceled

[teegre]

More Ravens players test positive, yet game not canceled

I took the day off from work tomorrow. If they cancel this game now... ARGH!!!

[Born2Steel]

I took the day off from work tomorrow. If they cancel this game now... ARGH!!!

Sorry for this but if Ravens players are still testing positive, then the game needs to be cancelled. Enjoy a day with your family but football should be low on the priority list if true.

[teegre]

Sorry for this but if Ravens players are still testing positive, then the game needs to be cancelled. Enjoy a day with your family but football should be low on the priority list if true.

Indeed

As I have avered for almost a week, if the NFL had already postponed this game, the Steelers players would have been able to have a bye week (and I wouldn’t have wasted a vacation day).

[Born2Steel]

Indeed

As I have avered for almost a week, if the NFL had already postponed this game, the Steelers players would have been able to have a bye week (and I wouldn’t have wasted a vacation day).

It's December. Is that vacation day really wasted? Kids man, they keep growing.

[teegre]

It's December. Is that vacation day really wasted? Kids man, they keep growing.

Indeed :nod: The day certainly won’t be wasted.

We’ll break out the waffle-maker and build a house for their Elf (on a shelf).

[Rotorhead]

Lol, now DTV is having a dispute with channel 9 so I no longer have that channel, I guess no game for me.

[Butch]

I took the day off from work tomorrow. If they cancel this game now... ARGH!!!

Me too and I doubt it gets canceled $$$ over player safety.

[vader29]

I took the day off from work tomorrow. If they cancel this game now... ARGH!!!

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I'll miss the first hour live so I set my dvr to record it and will watch it time delayed and get to skip the commercials, just have to avoid the internet the last hour at work. :tt02:

[Crow-Magnon]

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I'll miss the first hour live so I set my dvr to record it and will watch it time delayed and get to skip the commercials, just have to avoid the internet the last hour at work. :tt02:

That’s what I’m doing as it starts at 2:30 here. I think I’m looking at this game more as mere entertainment than a rivalry game. It is likely going to be a blowout. Which is on par with the rest of 2020.

[Hawkman]

So, besides the practice squad...who can play.:chuckle:

[tube517]

So I heard AT&T has taken off NBC so now their customers are pissed off.

[EzraTank]

Is there still a game?

Who is out for us? I know Conner is but is Tuitt playing? Buggs?

[CV1]

12:30pm start time for me

Added our providers app to my phone, will be watching while being ultra productive at work :sarcasm:


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[86WARD]

It's December. Is that vacation day really wasted? Kids man, they keep growing.

QFT!!

[86WARD]

So I heard AT&T has taken off NBC so now their customers are pissed off.

Can you stream on the NFL App? DoFu Sports FTW!

[tube517]

Can you stream on the NFL App? DoFu Sports FTW!

I'm at work so Yahoo app for me.

[cubanstogie]

Its 65 degrees today, golf at 10:00 Im actually recording game and will watch knowing outcome. Hopefully the W is in hand and there will be zero stress involved.

[Hawkman]

Is this game going to happen?

[tube517]

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(shhhhh :shush:..don't let 86ward see this) :chuckle:

[Shoes]

J.K. Dobbins, Mark Ingram not expected to play Wednesday
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/02/j-k-dobbins-mark-ingram-not-expected-to-play-wednesday/

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

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(shhhhh :shush:..don't let 86ward see this) :chuckle:
I'm calling it. Ravens fake a 53 yard FG attempt by Tucker that goes for Ravens TD.

Should leave his Covid infested chewing gum in Isolation for another week.

[teegre]

J.K. Dobbins, Mark Ingram not expected to play Wednesday
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/02/j-k-dobbins-mark-ingram-not-expected-to-play-wednesday/

I wonder if Harbaugh is thinking “long term / big picture.”

OPTION 1:
Play your top two RBs without your starting QB. Possibly win, but also have to play again on a shortened week (with tired & worn out RBs) which could result in two losses.

OPTION 2:
Concede this game, but have a full (& RESTED) roster for next week’s game. Lose today, but almost “guarantee” that you win next week’s game.

[Mojouw]

I wonder if Harbaugh is thinking “long term / big picture.”

OPTION 1:
Play your top two RBs without your starting QB. Possibly win, but also have to play again on a shortened week (with tired & worn out RBs) which could result in two losses.

OPTION 2:
Concede this game, but have a full (& RESTED) roster for next week’s game. Lose today, but almost “guarantee” that you win next week’s game.

Combine that with the fact that Gus Edwards isn't exactly chopped liver and it all makes a bit of sense. Heck, I would rather start Gus Edwards than either Benny Snell or McFarland.

Of course now, Edwards will gain 8 yards and Snell will get 800...

[teegre]

Combine that with the fact that Gus Edwards isn't exactly chopped liver and it all makes a bit of sense. Heck, I would rather start Gus Edwards than either Benny Snell or McFarland.

Of course now, Edwards will gain 8 yards and Snell will get 800...

Indeed

Gus Edwards is no joke (although, I had heard that Justice Hill is getting the “start”).