Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh

[alcstarheel]

Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Location: Heinz Field
Time: 1:00 PM ET
TV: CBS

[BasX]

Massive game. Massive.

[Cobb]

I think the Bengals are going to continue surprising people and win this one.

[BasX]

I don't see a way the Bengals win this one. Reasons:

 

• Bengals won the last game in the last seconds because they were able to drive down the field. The Steelers gave up last second drives in every game that Troy Polamalu did not play. Since he has come back, only 7 points allowed overall, and those were on special teams. While the D has turned into a turnover making machine.
   
  
• The last two weeks, Max Starks, the Steelers Left tackle has allowed only .5 sacks combined to Jared Allen and Elvis Dumerville. And that half sack was a coverage sack, one that Ben had at least 6 seconds in the pocket. The O-Line is playing great.
   
  
• Steelers did not have Rashard Mendenhall the last time the teams played. Both teams rank 1 and 2 in run defense with Steelers only allowing 70.4 a game and Bengals 83.9. Bengals are 9th in the league in rushing and the Steelers are 15th. So really, the run game probably won't be much a factor.
   
  
• Steelers have the 5th ranked passing offense in the League and will go against the 25th ranked pass defense. Bengals have the 18th ranked pass offense versus the Steelers 14th ranked pass defense.
  

 

That's all I got. Lolz

[Cobb]

Stats don't matter much especially since the Steelers are an off and on team. If they struggle in the first half like they did in the Broncos game I think Cincinnati will take advantage of it, something that the Broncos weren't able to do, and set themselves for a W.

 

I also wonder what Chad Ochocinco has planned if he catches a TD pass.

[BasX]

Steelers really are not an off and on team, Broncos got there points while the Steelers drove and forced a fumble and on the first drive on the game. Also the Steelers are excellent at making adjustments. Broncos came out on fire and still only got 3 points on offense and 7 on defense.

 

Also 5th ranked pass O Vs 25th ranked pass D is a big distance. Also, what about if the weather is crap, Palmer handing off with the opposite hand could become a factor.

[reno]

Poor Troy, I hope hes ok.

[CaliCurbStomppa]

Good game so far. Both defense playing real good

[BasX]

A lot of coverage sacks on Ben. We get the ball start the half, let's work down the field again.

[CaliCurbStomppa]

Yea they gotta protect Ben better this half. He can't be taking all those sacks

[BasX]

I dunno how many are on the line though, a lot is good coverage by the Bengals DB's

[BasX]

Huge Sack by Lamarr

[bigdog17k]

WHO DEY!

[BasX]

We needed Troy. We needed Troy. wtf

[BasX]

I was at ease with this loss, because once Troy left, everything that I thought would happen, did. The Offense crapped the bed but they were due for a let down game. With the upcoming schedule, 12-4 is still an expectation for Steeler fans

 

@ Chiefs

@ Ravens

V. Raiders

@ Browns

V. Packers

V. Ravens

@ Dolphins

 

Maybe 1 or 2 more losses. Wild Card berth looks likely, but anything can happen

Edited November 15, 2009 by BasX

[fish7718]

We needed Troy. We needed Troy. wtf

He's too busy combing his precious hair and making Head & Shoulders commercials.

 

I guess Cincinnati is for real.

[Cobb]

I knew the Bengals were for real. I wish Ochocinco would've got caught a TD pass though.

[bigdog17k]

I knew the Bengals were for real. I wish Ochocinco would've got caught a TD pass though.

 

Thanks Cobb

[Cobb]

I don't see a way the Bengals win this one. Reasons:

 

• Bengals won the last game in the last seconds because they were able to drive down the field. The Steelers gave up last second drives in every game that Troy Polamalu did not play. Since he has come back, only 7 points allowed overall, and those were on special teams. While the D has turned into a turnover making machine.
   
  
• The last two weeks, Max Starks, the Steelers Left tackle has allowed only .5 sacks combined to Jared Allen and Elvis Dumerville. And that half sack was a coverage sack, one that Ben had at least 6 seconds in the pocket. The O-Line is playing great.
   
  
• Steelers did not have Rashard Mendenhall the last time the teams played. Both teams rank 1 and 2 in run defense with Steelers only allowing 70.4 a game and Bengals 83.9. Bengals are 9th in the league in rushing and the Steelers are 15th. So really, the run game probably won't be much a factor.
   
  
• Steelers have the 5th ranked passing offense in the League and will go against the 25th ranked pass defense. Bengals have the 18th ranked pass offense versus the Steelers 14th ranked pass defense.
  

 

That's all I got. Lolz

Turns out the Bengals won lol.

[BasX]

Turns out the Bengals won lol.

Where was Troy?

[reno]

Where was Troy?

 

THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

[Lkr]

All of my USC guys were in this game, and then one gets hurt!

Cincinnati has swept Pitt and Baltimore, won't be surprised if they sweep Cleveland as well . Off of the top of my head, I can't think of any teams other than the 07 Patriots, 72 Dolphins, and the 85 Bears to sweep the their division in the regular season.

Edited November 16, 2009 by Lkr

[CaliCurbStomppa]

We will get them back in playoffs. Even tho they shut us down we still did and they WOULD have not won game if they got that kick returned TD

[BasX]

All of my USC guys were in this game, and then one gets hurt!

Cincinnati has swept Pitt and Baltimore, won't be surprised if they sweep Cleveland as well . Off of the top of my head, I can't think of any teams other than the 07 Patriots, 72 Dolphins, and the 85 Bears to sweep the their division in the regular season.

Steelers and Cardinals both swept their divisions last year.