8:15PM. NBC.
AFC Wild Card: Ravens @ Pittsburgh Jan 3rd
#2
Posted 28 December 2014 - 11:31 PM
A Harbaugh-led team has never been one and done in the playoffs. I hope that can continue. Even if we don't win the whole damn thing, knocking Pittsburgh out would be so, so, so sweet.
#3
Posted 28 December 2014 - 11:39 PM
A Flacco led team has never been one and done in the playoffs. I hope that continues.
#4
Posted 28 December 2014 - 11:43 PM
#5
Posted 28 December 2014 - 11:45 PM
@ttasselWBAL: Early forecast for Saturday evening in Pittsburgh: rain, sleet, snow, temps in 30s, of course.
Crappy weather pretty clearly benefits us. Especially if Bell is out or limited.
There is baseball, and occasionally there are other things of note
"Now OPS sucks. Got it."
"Making his own olive brine is peak Mackus."
"I'm too hungover to watch a loss." - McNulty
@bopper33
#6
Posted 28 December 2014 - 11:48 PM
Crappy weather pretty clearly benefits us. Especially if Bell is out or limited.
Why? 'Cause Joe's passing is at its best in sleet?
Seriously, I don't follow the NFL enough to know why...
"The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second-class citizen to a second-class immortal." - Satchel Paige
#7
Posted 28 December 2014 - 11:50 PM
Ben isnt really affected by bad weather either but considering their passing game is their biggest strength and our biggest weakness you have to think it favors us.
#8
Posted 28 December 2014 - 11:56 PM
Why? 'Cause Joe's passing is at its best in sleet?
Seriously, I don't follow the NFL enough to know why...
It's easier to run the ball in the rain, sleet, snow than it is to pass..... our biggest weakness is stopping the passing game and that is their strength, though Bell can run quite well. His injury could be huge, however.
#9
Posted 28 December 2014 - 11:58 PM
IDK... the only element that typically matters is wind. Of course Joe and Ben can deal with that better than most QBs. If there is snow... the offensive players benefit by knowing where they are going.
Frankly, there isn't much to say... the names change, but it's Pittsburgh / Baltimore. You know what to expect.
#10
Posted 29 December 2014 - 12:03 AM
IDK... the only element that typically matters is wind. Of course Joe and Ben can deal with that better than most QBs. If there is snow... the offensive players benefit by knowing where they are going.
Frankly, there isn't much to say... the names change, but it's Pittsburgh / Baltimore. You know what to expect.
Tomlin being a jackass. That's truly the one consistent.
#11
Posted 29 December 2014 - 12:19 AM
IDK... the only element that typically matters is wind. Of course Joe and Ben can deal with that better than most QBs. If there is snow... the offensive players benefit by knowing where they are going.
Frankly, there isn't much to say... the names change, but it's Pittsburgh / Baltimore. You know what to expect.
Yeah, I don't think precipitation affects passing games much. Like you said, might even give the offense an edge.
#12
Posted 29 December 2014 - 09:56 AM
BTSC: Steelers Jason Worilds, Kelvin Beachum earn top PFF grades in Pittsburgh's win over Bengals
http://www.behindthe...gals-evaluation
#13
Posted 29 December 2014 - 10:04 AM
Flacco/Harbaugh in Pittsburgh:
L 23-43
L 16-19
W 13-10
W 23-20
L 24-31
W 17-14
L 20-23
L 14-23
L 20-23
3-6 in Pittsburgh
All 3 wins were by 3 points.
This is probably going to be a close game but it could also be a Steelers blowout win like it was earlier in the year.
So it'll probably be 23-20.
I'm going with Pittsburgh but it would be so nice to end their season and extend ours by finally beating Pittsburgh in the playoffs.
#14
Posted 29 December 2014 - 10:51 AM
Crappy weather pretty clearly benefits us. Especially if Bell is out or limited.
Why? 'Cause Joe's passing is at its best in sleet?
Seriously, I don't follow the NFL enough to know why...
I dont think weather will factor in. Both QBs are big enough that they shouldn't have trouble gripping the ball. Antonio Brown will have even more of an advantage. Ive heard DBs in broadcasts say that tbe receivers have the advantage in wet conditions because the receiver knows when they will cut, so they can control their bodies better. its usually the DB that over compensates or falls down trying too hard to match the receiver.
#15
Posted 29 December 2014 - 10:57 AM
We are going to have to sack or pressure Ben early and often. Our biggest advantage in this game is our pass rush versus their line. If we can't get pressure we are cooked.
Also, last game, for whatever reason James Harrison played like he was 28 again. That can't happen.
I will be watching the prognosis of Bell this week. Even if he plays, he will likely not be 100% which is good for us.
There is baseball, and occasionally there are other things of note
"Now OPS sucks. Got it."
"Making his own olive brine is peak Mackus."
"I'm too hungover to watch a loss." - McNulty
@bopper33
#16
Posted 29 December 2014 - 11:05 AM
Anyone else considering making the 180 mile drive up? Gas prices are low and the cheapest tix on stubhub are $120 currently. That price may come down as the game gets closer.
There is baseball, and occasionally there are other things of note
"Now OPS sucks. Got it."
"Making his own olive brine is peak Mackus."
"I'm too hungover to watch a loss." - McNulty
@bopper33
#17
Posted 29 December 2014 - 12:52 PM
#18
Posted 29 December 2014 - 06:00 PM
ESPN scroll is saying no structural damage to Bell, but that it will be difficult for him to play.
ESPN: Steelers might be wise to sit Le'Veon Bell against Ravens
http://espn.go.com/b...-against-ravens
#19
Posted 29 December 2014 - 06:05 PM
What an idiotic opinion.
#20
Posted 30 December 2014 - 01:07 AM
Well, Bill Simmons thinks we have no chance. So that means it's at least a 50/50 shot. Thanks Bill.
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