I'm with you. Although we did it to them in 2008, it's tough to beat a tough divisional rival three times in one season.Originally Posted by st33lersguy
On the other hand, Joe Flacco does suck.
I'm with you. Although we did it to them in 2008, it's tough to beat a tough divisional rival three times in one season.
On the other hand, Joe Flacco does suck.
Bells numbers have been horrific against the Patriots. He seems to be the one weapon Belichick tries to eliminate.
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True that - but if you have been playing against crap offenses it can overstate the likelihood of a defense having similar success against a good offense
Football Outsiders still has the DVOA of the Pats defense in the dumpster and Jay Cutler made it look pretty bad Monday night
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef
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Except for his rookie year, he's either been out altogether or injured during the game. That makes it easier for the genius to stop him.
same can be said of us. besides, the patriots have held opponents to lower than their average PPG for like 8 straight games (up until the dolphins game). im not gonna hold my breath on easy scoring against the patriots. i still feel like we'll hit 30, im just not confident that it will be enough
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If I recall correctly though, Ben/Bell/Brown have never played together against the Patriots up until the AFCCG last year (and that doesnt really count since we lost Bell early in the game)
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Bell vs Cheats**
2013: 15 carries -74 yds 4 rec, 65 yds - Game was close through 3 quarters but 4th quarter was horrific.
2015: Suspended. DeAngelo had 127 yards and a great game
2016: 21-81yds - 10 rec 68 yards. Landry at QB
2016 AFCC game: Injured early
Zero rushing or receiving TDs in 9 quarters.
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Don't call any reverses in the red zone!!!! Especially on the first drive.
I have a feeling the last team with the ball is going to win.
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Good breakdown of the game in this article in The Ringer
The AFC’s Matchup of the Year Looks Like a Shootout
The one area where Pittsburgh does have an advantage on defense is up front. Underrated Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon is on IR with an ankle injury, and his replacement, LaAdrian Waddle, is nursing an ankle problem of his own. Cam Heyward and Stephon Tuitt should both have opportunities to work against replacement tackle Cameron Fleming, and that’s good news for the Steelers—because if they can’t bother Brady on Sunday, they’re going to be in for a long afternoon. ...
If there’s one prediction I feel comfortable making about the Game of the Year, it’s that we’re going to see a whole lot of points. Given the way the Steelers’ offense has been rolling of late, I think they deserve the slight edge. Both defenses will be tested on Sunday afternoon, but the talent advantage Pittsburgh has with its front four should allow the Steelers to make one or two key plays against Brady. On offense, Pittsburgh has a different group of players than the one that struggled against New England early in 2017, and it feels like the combination of Bell, Brown, and a red-hot Roethlisberger will be enough to help it squeak by at home.
No matter what happens, this one should make for appointment viewing.
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2017/1...eek-15-matchup
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I'm not feeling this game...I'm beginning to think the Patriots are gonna steam roll us...their defense will eliminate brown and bell imho and I think our defense will still do the same old bland shit and be picked apart...same as last year
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I have great hope...but I am sticking by my 45-20 shellacking until the coaching staff can prove otherwise...
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LMAO!
Tom Brady is coming to town!
Yeah I'm still sticking by my 45-17
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One of the worse offenses in football just scored 38 points on this defense.
This team is in for an ass kicking.
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde fan base has come out of the game day threads. LMAO!
Gronkowski's back after his suspension and people seem to be doubting the Pats right now which usually ends up leading to Brady responding by coming out on fire and kicking his next opponent in the ass. Steelers also had some issues with playing against the run and screen passes to the RBs (i.e. Bears, Jags, Packers rookie RB), with Shazier. Without Shazier, they got run over by the Ravens no-name RBs. Pats RBs against a Shazier-less defense should even the most optimistic of Steeler fans. Big Ben will likely need another monster day for the Steelers to win. After his first 500 yards day since 2014, I'm hoping for his first 6 TD day since 2014
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Yeah and the Dolphins are better than the Patriots based on your logic. Why are you even going to bother watching?
Steelers 34 Patriots 17
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Well here's what all the NFL*EXPERTS* said about the Pats-Dolphins game last week.
https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2017/12/10/what-nfl-experts-are-saying-about-this-weeks-patriots-dolphins-game
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3 Reel Treasure Slots Champion!So are you going to be watching from under your blankets with your binky?
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I'm gonna be front and center with my terrible towel. They might get beat. I'm no cheerleader. But if I thought an 11-2 was going to get blown out on their home field, I wouldn't bother watching. To each their own.
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As usual though a lot of people will be on here Sunday night saying "I'm so happy to eat crow.." blah blah blah.
And there's really no reason to be a prick either.
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3 Reel Treasure Slots Champion!Don't be so emotional, I was goofing around. I figured you could handle. I guess not.
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This game Sunday has left me without a sense of humor.Don't be so emotional, I was goofing around. I figured you could handle. I guess not.
And, the Steelers just scored 39 on one of the league’s best defenses...
Good point!
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Because I'm a fan. Just not being a homer.
It's my honest opinion based on the history between these two teams, I sure hope I'm wrong.
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That is very true.
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Dolphins put up 27 on the Patriots - but we all know Jay Cutler is headed to Canton and Ben Roethlisberger is a game manager working with journeymen at WR and RB
FWIW the defense the Steelers scored 39 on last week is #1 in Football Outsiders DVOA rankings - the mighty Patriots are ranked #30
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef
We win this one cause it's at home and we are the better team! We already tied the all time record this year beating top notch teams. When we beat them we will have the record since the merger.
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I watched the game and could have put up more but played it safe after the 27!
Injury report-Steelers seem to be in a bit better shape. With all those defensive players for the Pats banged up.....this could be a real shootout.
STEELERS
OUT
TE Vance McDonald (Shoulder)
DOUBTFUL
No players listed
QUESTIONABLE
CB Joe Haden (Fibula)
CB Coty Sensabaugh (Shoulder)
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Hamstring)
Pats
OUT
DL Alan Branch (Knee)
DOUBTFUL
No players listed
QUESTIONABLE
DL Trey Flowers (Rib)
CB Stephon Gilmore (Ankle)
LB David Harris (Ankle)
WR Chris Hogan (Shoulder)
DB Brandon King (Hamstring)
DL Eric Lee (Ankle)
WR Matthew Slater (Hamstring)
LB Kyle Van Noy (Calf)
OT LaAdrian Waddle (Ankle)
DL Deatrich Wise Jr. (Foot)
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