AFC Wild Card: Ravens @ Steelers

[JohnRyno]

Saturday 8:15 PM

FESTIVUS is BACK

CAWWWWWW

[TheBurg]

I love these games. Intense football, what it's all about.

[ejs23]

I wonder if Ray Rice is in shape and ready to play?

[JohnRyno]

I wonder if Ray Rice is in shape and ready to play?

he's been rocking tae-bo with Billy Blanks


FESTIVUS

[BostonNut]

If Ben PoopBurger is done spewing poopy out of his poop hole then Pittsburgh.

[jhand13]

I think the Steelers will take this especially since they are hosting the Ravens. I think WR Brown has a big game.

[21Pittsburgh58]

Deleted. Because I can.

[JohnRyno]

Deleted. Because I can.

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[ManInTheMirror]

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[Braswell10]

Chargers really need to get things straight in the offseason. So I am rooting against the team that took their spot. Go Steelers!

[JohnRyno]

If Ben PoopBurger is done spewing poopy out of his poop hole then Pittsburgh.

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[trixstar]

Steelers open as a 3.5-point favorite

[ECCC]

I think this game is going to be a lot closer that most think. The Ravens really know how to show up in the post season.

[ejs23]

I think this game is going to be a lot closer that most think. The Ravens really know how to show up in the post season.

I don't think anyone is counting the Ravens out. Especially if Pittsburgh is without Bell. I think it's a toss up.

[Ray27Ray52]

I don't think anyone is counting the Ravens out. Especially if Pittsburgh is without Bell. I think it's a toss up.

It really doesn't matter if Bell plays or not. They can't stop Antonio Brown.

Steelers 27 Ravens 13

[squigsmx31]

It really doesn't matter if Bell plays or not. They can't stop Antonio Brown.

Steelers 27 Ravens 13

Real fan here. Although your probably right.

[Ray27Ray52]

Real fan here. Although your probably right.

Objectivity and reality shouldn't go out the window when you are a fan of a team. The Ravens are my favorite team and of course I am rooting for them to pull off an upset, but that doesn't change the fact that I feel that the chances of a victory are slim.

[BirdLaw]

Objectivity and reality shouldn't go out the window when you are a fan of a team. The Ravens are my favorite team and of course I am rooting for them to pull off an upset, but that doesn't change the fact that I feel that the chances of a victory are slim.

People can overreact when they think they're being objective and realistic, though, and veer off into an overly negative mood. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the Ravens pulled off the upset.

[Edreedballhawk]

Best rivalry in the NFL. I'd much rather have the Ravens play Cincinnati though. Especially what Big Ben done to them last time. As a Ravens fan it was unbearable to watch. Will be a shame if Bell isn't able to play.

[ECCC]

I really think it's a toss up. I'm trying not to be biased to the Ravens at all. Both teams have had bad losses this year, Baltimore lost to (Pit, Chargers, Texans) and the Steelers lost to (Tampa, Jets, NO) and they've both also had dominant wins, Baltimore against (Carolina, TB, Pit) and Pittsburgh against (Colts, Bengals, Ravens). Not to mention the Ravens and Steelers have split their last 14 matchups, including the playoffs. Le'Veon Bell's health may be a factor as well, Haloti Ngata will also be in the Ravens lineup for the first time in weeks. Antonio Brown will be an issue for Baltimore, but they've shut down top receivers this year before (primarily Jimmy Graham).

[JohnRyno]

People can overreact when they think they're being objective and realistic, though, and veer off into an overly negative mood. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the Ravens pulled off the upset.

He is objective. Objectively pessimistic.

It's an easy way to maintain the appearance of being "right." If the negative predictions come to fruition, that's an easy "told ya' so" moment. If the negative predictions are incorrect, it's an easy "well, they're my favorite team and of course I want them to win."

metspollo123 does this in the philly threads, however he's not quite as clever as rizayrizay.

I agree with him here and think Lardarius will be unable to handle Brown. If the pass rush can actually sack ben, we will be in business.

[MLH]

Pullin for the Ravens upset here.

[TheBurg]

Pullin for the Ravens upset here.

Thank you... I think:devil:

If Ben has time to execute, I think the Steelers can win somewhat comfortably (I don't see the Ravens keeping up on the scoreboard without short fields). If this becomes typical Steelers vs. Ravens where Ben is getting abused by the pass-rush, then it's anyone's guess.
I like our chances, with or without Bell, but no outcome would surprise me with this rivalry game.

[MLH]

Thank you... I think:devil:.

Yep. I want them the hell outta the playoffs without seeing them. So you're welcome, sort of.

[BostonNut]

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Is that where Bernard Pollard annihilated Steven Ridley? That was a hellacious hit...

[Edreedballhawk]

On a side note. Did anyone watch the Ravens/Browns game Sunday? If anyone did, do you think Courtney Upshaw should have been flagged for barely making contact with Connor Shaw? It looked like he was pushed into him.

[Aaron]

On a side note. Did anyone watch the Ravens/Browns game Sunday? If anyone did, do you think Courtney Upshaw should have been flagged for barely making contact with Connor Shaw? It looked like he was pushed into him.

I didn't like that call ... On replay you could see that he was driven back into the QB.

[ssbledsoe]

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This one's better:
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[ECCC]

This one's better:
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I've still got PTSD from that. :(

[MLH]

I've still got PTSD from that. :(

It makes my heart happy.

[ssbledsoe]

I've still got PTSD from that. :(

Is the below any better???

It makes my heart happy.

This makes me happier :)!

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[ejs23]

Steelers bringing in Ben Tate. Certainly doesn't make anyone feel better about missing Bell but also not the worst they could have done.

Everyone keeps saying the Ravens can't contain Brown... but does anyone seriously think the Steelers can contain Torrey Smith?

[wheeler281]

Tate will be a good back up to Harris for a week if need be. Harris was awesome in camp and preseason hope it translates if he has to go for a week. I think this shows more the lack of confidence in Archer then it does for Bell missing a week. Archer missing the block that caused the last pick was the last time he saw the field. Kid just put his head down and ducked. Playing scared is not good. He will not be on the team next year.

[JohnRyno]

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[wheeler281]

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I have never seen someone so happy to see his Dad

[ravensallday23]

Shots fired. I'm just trying to think; who of the Patriots, Steelers, and Ravens has won the latest the Super Bowl? Hmm...:rolleyes:

[Proceeds to duck from all the Patriots have three rings Steelers have six talk]

:coffee:

[BostonNut]

Shots fired. I'm just trying to think; who of the Patriots, Steelers, and Ravens has won the latest the Super Bowl? Hmm...:rolleyes:

[Proceeds to duck from all the Patriots have three rings* Steelers have six talk]

:coffee:

Fixed it for you.

(You need to work on your trolling.) :coffee::coffee::coffee:

[egforevervlad]

Steelers are looking into ben tate. I don't think that's a big factor though. It'll be a close game. I say Steelers dominate and win or Steelers lead until Ravens come back to win in 4th Quarter.

Go Ravens!

[wheeler281]

Shots fired. I'm just trying to think; who of the Patriots, Steelers, and Ravens has won the latest the Super Bowl? Hmm...:rolleyes:

[Proceeds to duck from all the Patriots have three rings Steelers have six talk]


At least you acknowledge that If you are gonna go to the past you cant pick and choose the past.

[MLH]

Shots fired. I'm just trying to think; who of the Patriots, Steelers, and Ravens has won the latest the Super Bowl? Hmm...:rolleyes:

[Proceeds to duck from all the Patriots have three rings Steelers have six talk]

:coffee:

Sun even shines on a dog's azz some days. :D

[Tvanho]

Huge Ravens fan but also a realist. Ravens have a better chance with Bell out, but this rivalry is always a coin flip. They could play under the exact same conditions 10 times and theyd split 5-5. Thats why every year I look at the schedule I always count the season series against Pitt for a win and a loss.

[bigzig]

Go Ravens! I'd much rather see them go to Foxboro than the Colts.:)!

[BirdLaw]

At least you acknowledge that If you are gonna go to the past you cant pick and choose the past.

Can I pick and choose the past I was alive for? Because in my lifetime, the Ravens and Steelers are even.

[steelcityguy]

Steelers bringing in Ben Tate. Certainly doesn't make anyone feel better about missing Bell but also not the worst they could have done.

Everyone keeps saying the Ravens can't contain Brown... but does anyone seriously think the Steelers can contain Torrey Smith?

Hmmm in two games against the Steelers this year Torrey Smith has 5 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. So to answer your question..............YES, lol.

[armyatc22]

Shots fired. I'm just trying to think; who of the Patriots, Steelers, and Ravens has won the latest the Super Bowl? Hmm...:rolleyes:

[Proceeds to duck from all the Patriots have three rings Steelers have six talk]

:coffee:

yep definitely talking like your from Baltimore

:coffee:

[Deeks]

This thread got stupid fast.

I just hope the Ravens keep it close. I'll be shocked if they can pull it out. That secondary is total garbage.

[IronMonkey415]

On to the next game.

[IronMonkey415]

This the night Antonio Brown turn into beast mode and go for 185+ yard easily? I think so.

[88horsepower]

On to the next game.

Thank God. That last one was a dumpster fire.

[RedSoxFan28]

Almost game time, Go Steelers!

[88horsepower]

Go Ravens! I'd much rather see them go to Foxboro than the Colts.:)!

I might end up eating my words but I'd rather face Peyton than Brady right now.

[IronMonkey415]

GAME TIME!!!
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[pensfan87893]

Lets go pittsburgh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[trixstar]

Shame Bell isn't playing tonight.

[thewild3]

Ravens gonna put the hurt on the steelers

[thewild3]

I thought Ben Tate was with the Vikings. Luckiest man out there to keep his football season going

[trixstar]

dumb dumb hit

[packman80]

This has the makings of the best playoff of the weekend if not the playoffs.

[freethrowtommy]

I thought Ben Tate was with the Vikings. Luckiest man out there to keep his football season going

They cut him weeks ago...

He will probably be cut after this game again.

[HBMC]

Heady play by Stewart to knock Brown out of bounds.

[IronMonkey415]

horrible mistake on the ravens

[packman80]

Ravens ran out of fingers to count.

[freethrowtommy]

Tate lowered his head! That is a BS call there....

[JMarchand1981]

Meat head Rob Lowe is funny

[Mrpokey]

Tate doesn't look to bad, very surprising. Shame too, cause I started Josh Harris on Draftkings

[JMarchand1981]

They cut him weeks ago...

He will probably be cut after this game again.

WouLd he get a ring if they won it all?

[HBMC]

Woud he get a ring if they won it all?

Yes, all of the Practice Squad guys who don't play get one too. Anyone who was on the roster at some point in the season get's one as well (including LeGarrette Blount).

[JMarchand1981]

How could the patriots not have to play either of these teams next week?

[jdin8455]

Meat head Rob Lowe is funny

Lol

12 men on the field isn't tho

[JMarchand1981]

Lol

12 men on the field isn't tho

12 men is nauseating for ravens fans.

[HBMC]

Lol

12 men on the field isn't tho

They managed to hold, this has been an interesting game so far.

[jdin8455]

How could the patriots not have to play either of these teams next week?

If Steelers win, they go to Denver I believe, NE will play winner of tomorrow's game

[freethrowtommy]

WouLd he get a ring if they won it all?

Not sure how that works...

I remember Al Harris got a ring with Green Bay in 2010 after being cut before the season.

Packers will give Al Harris a Super Bowl ring | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/13/packers-will-give-al-harris-a-super-bowl-ring/)

Might be a team decision thing?

[coltsnsox07]

Wow, what a painfully unfunny Aaron Rodgers commercial, some paychecks aren't worth it Aaron.

[RedSoxFan28]

How could the patriots not have to play either of these teams next week?

Ravens are the 6th seed, so if they win they play the Pats since they're the lowest seed.

If Pittsburgh wins the Pats play either Indy(4th) or Cincy(5th) since both are lower seeds then the Steelers(3rd Seed).

[88horsepower]

If Steelers win, they go to Denver I believe, NE will play winner of tomorrow's game

Yup. If Baltimore wins, they travel to Foxboro. If not, the winner of the Cincy vs. Indy game goes there.

[JMarchand1981]

If Steelers win, they go to Denver I believe, NE will play winner of tomorrow's game

I donT want Pittsburgh or Baltimore Next week as a pats fan. We can deal with playing a really good team in the afc championship.

[packman80]

Not sure how that works...

I remember Al Harris got a ring with Green Bay in 2010 after being cut before the season.

Packers will give Al Harris a Super Bowl ring | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/13/packers-will-give-al-harris-a-super-bowl-ring/)

Might be a team decision thing?

All players who are there for less then a certain number of games only get one if they team votes to give them one. So if a guy was their 4 weeks and cut and team wins super bowl players can vote not to give him one. Harris was voted to be given one for all he had done in the past even though he did not play a game for them that year.

[JMarchand1981]

Yup. If Baltimore wins, they travel to Foxboro. If not, the winner of the Cincy vs. Indy game goes there.

Thank you gents.

[Junior Griffey]

If Baltimore loses, John Harbaugh should join Jim at Michigan.

[IronMonkey415]

Seems like a day of inaccuracy throws from everyone.

Won't have any of that problem with Stafford and Romo tomorrow.

[JMarchand1981]

C'mon Pittsburgh!...this seems counterintuitive to say.

[IronMonkey415]

OMG..... 2 brothers coaching the same team, that could be a 1st.

[freethrowtommy]

Wow, what a painfully unfunny Aaron Rodgers commercial, some paychecks aren't worth it Aaron.

To be fair, it is free money.

[IronMonkey415]

And another thing, WHERE IS TORREY SMITH?

[IronMonkey415]

That coach on the side line is saying "Choke his ass out"

[ToppsCollector1]

10-6 Baltimore

[freethrowtommy]

And another thing, WHERE IS TORREY SMITH?

He disappears all the time only to have a big game the next week. Very boom or bust.

[pensfan87893]

This Pittsburgh secondary has to be the worst in the teams history! We better draft 2 corners and 2 safety's in the offseason!

[trixstar]

I love Steve Smith

[freethrowtommy]

Steve Smith can still ball...

[ToppsCollector1]

Mostly field goals today.

[nibrugnerotto]

I took the wrong Smith on Draftkings today:(

[IronMonkey415]

There is Torrey.

[trixstar]

How was he not sacked? That was nuts

[PittYinzer]

That's ball game....d can't stop anything. Won't matter what we do on offense.

[mwash1983]

Awful day of playoff football, looks like 2 preseason games

[freethrowtommy]

How was he not sacked? That was nuts

Was it Wacko?

[mikeman7322]

Pitt just doesn't look like they care out there. Absolute shame. Such a potent offense all season and can't put anything together. Hope they can get a good drive here.

[trixstar]

Was it Wacko?

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[IronMonkey415]

His brother Jim is probably helping him.

[RedSoxFan28]

Terrible QB sneak, Johnson got the 1st down thankfully :o

[IronMonkey415]

They are manhandling the Steelers on National TV.

[freethrowtommy]

So I guess that Le'Veon Bell guy was a pretty big deal, huh?

[pensfan87893]

Formula: No Leveon Bell = no one to draw attention away from AB = AB not open = Steelers lose!

[coltsnsox07]

Wow, Roethisberger was forced down harder than a 20 year old Milledgeville female student.

[freethrowtommy]

Wow, Roethisberger was forced down harder than a 20 year old Milledgeville female student.

Shots fired!

[IronMonkey415]

Where's Janet?

What the hell....why keep repeating.

[mikeman7322]

make a tackle good lord..

[packman80]

If Balt. gets a TD on this drive that will be a dagger.

[hotbox]

That was a bad idea.

[freethrowtommy]

Flacco, you lucky son of a b.

[IronMonkey415]

I say go for it.

[IronMonkey415]

Such guts and determination.

[IronMonkey415]

FUMBLE!!!!! Steelers are now back in the game.

[trixstar]

Wow huge turnover

[mikeman7322]

That could be huge

[pensfan87893]

bingo!!!!!!!

[kroy11]

Forsett fumbled!

[trixstar]

Great play by Shazier to grab Forsett’s arm and not allow him to recover the fumble.

[Pot Roast]

butt fumble?

[coltsnsox07]

I can't believe the Colts actually beat the Ravens, they look pretty damn tough right now. Except that fumble..

[IronMonkey415]

Best WR in the league

[RedSoxFan28]

Big fumble and big TD :flex:

[pensfan87893]

AAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNTTTOOONNNNIIIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo

[mikeman7322]

YES!!!!!!!!!

[trixstar]

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[jdin8455]

No!!!!!!!!

[Qwasian]

I hope the steelers win, I don't like the ravens at all, never have.

[metsandweezer]

I hope the Ravens win for my survivor pool.

[PittYinzer]

Broooooooooooown! Let's get the 2 here

[PittYinzer]

Here we go. #@#@#@#@ing blowing it

[mikeman7322]

No overturning that one

[rcearley]

How was that call overturned? He wasn't touched after he had possession, only before. Guess it doesn't matter, as they scored anyways.

[ToppsCollector1]

They shouldnt have gone for two.

[coltsnsox07]

3rd and 1 bomb?!

[Weiss19]

All these third and long conversions by Baltimore is reminding me of the Eagles terrible secondary!

The real question is.. Where does Antonio Brown get drafted next year??

[ravensallday23]

#dragthetoe

[ToppsCollector1]

Bad play on Ravens part. If the steelers had gone for the FG on the PAT theyd be down 7

[ejs23]

tie it up on this drive or it's over.

[ejs23]

yep... it's over.

#FireTomlin

[IronMonkey415]

BALLS BETWEEN THE LEG.... Awesome INT.

[ravensallday23]

Sizzle!!!!!

[metsplaya123]

Bye bye Pittsburgh! Don't count the ravens out yet

[mikeman7322]

That was a terrible decision. Deserve to lose with BS like that.

[coltsnsox07]

I wish Indy had one D player that was half as good as Suggs.

[nibrugnerotto]

Odell Beckham vs Terrell Suggs for catch of the year:flex:

[pensfan87893]

you know Steelers are not meant to win when a guy intercepts a ball between his freakin legs!

[hotbox]

Suggs is a beast.

[freethrowtommy]

Wacko is rolling.

[packman80]

game over Steelers will be at home rest of playoffs.

[nibrugnerotto]

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[Qwasian]

depressing...................

[Tvanho]

That's why Joe gets paid what he does. He just has this insane switch once the playoffs hit.

[ejs23]

game over Steelers will be at home rest of playoffs.

don't worry, Packers will be joining them soon.

[ejs23]

#FireTomlin

[RedSoxFan28]

Looks like New Englands OL is going to need to step it up next week. :o

[trixstar]

Looking forward to Bal v NE

[IronMonkey415]

This bearded QB is pretty good.

[freethrowtommy]

Gradkowski is throwing some nice balls...

[IronMonkey415]

AND Ben comes in and ruin it.

[freethrowtommy]

Should have kept in Gradkowski...

[hotbox]

That'll do it.

[RedSoxFan28]

Should have kept Gradkowski in.

[ejs23]

nice throw Ben. nice throw.

this game highlights the failure that is Mike Tomlin.

[freethrowtommy]

Should have kept in Gradkowski...

Should have kept Gradkowski in.

Get off my lawn...

[ToppsCollector1]

And this game is over....

[troygoesdeep]

I just need the overrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr so sad

[panther252]

He wanted the glory!

[packman80]

And this game is over....

Unless Pitt has Jesus playing for them.

[RedSoxFan28]

Get off my lawn...

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[mwash1983]

nice throw Ben. nice throw.

this game highlights the failure that is Mike Tomlin.

Tomlin starting to become a lot like Marvin Lewis now. Remember it was Cowher's players who won the Superbowl, not Tomlin's.

[moosefan87]

That should quiet the Antonio Brown is Jesus talk.

[freethrowtommy]

More "special" teams today.

[ejs23]

Tomlin starting to become a lot like Marvin Lewis now. Remember it was Cowher's players who won the Superbowl, not Tomlin's.

very true... Tomlin was handed a Super Bowl caliber team and in a few short years turned it into a non-playoff team.

they did get back this year, but that's in spite of him and not because of him.

not sure if Bell would have made a difference today, but how do you not have a capable back up on the team? horrible.

[ECCC]

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That is all. On to New England!

[ejs23]

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[calculusdork]

I have no dog in this game ... but boy oh boy did the refs want Baltimore to win this one ...

[MLH]

That should quiet the Antonio Brown is Jesus talk.

Blasphemy....

[RedSoxFan28]

The only time I want the Steelers to win they do this :o :(

[freethrowtommy]

I have no dog in this game ... but boy oh boy did the refs want Baltimore to win this one ...

They did? I didn't see that.

Looks like the Steelers did more than enough to shoot themselves in the ass.

[packman80]

I have no dog in this game ... but boy oh boy did the refs want Baltimore to win this one ...

Did the refs cause Pitt to turnover the ball all of those times?

[ejs23]

I have no dog in this game ... but boy oh boy did the refs want Baltimore to win this one ...

there were bad calls, but I don't think it mattered.

the Steelers didn't look the least bit motivated to win this game.

[Junior Griffey]

Bring on the Ravens! Go Pats!

[pensfan87893]

Draft some secondary Pittsburgh! maybe next year you might have a chance!

[squigsmx31]

This tastes almost as good as a superbowl.

[calculusdork]

They did? I didn't see that.

Did the refs cause Pitt to turnover the ball all of those times?

there were bad calls, but I don't think it mattered.

the Steelers didn't look the least bit motivated to win this game.

Just seemed that way to me fellas. I agree, the refs did not cause Big Ben to be downright terrible.

[JMarchand1981]

The only time I want the Steelers to win they do this :o :(

This! This right here. This is the first time I have EVER wanted the Steelers to win and they sucked.

[88horsepower]

http://makeameme.org/media/created/Yeah-Mr-Rooney.jpg

Just curious, but is Tomlin generally not liked in Pittsburgh?

[MLH]

The only time I want the Steelers to win they do this :o :(

At least the Pats secondary is improved this go around.

[Tvanho]

someone start the new thread!

[Cades]

Do not like Baltimore playing the pats in January.

[Edreedballhawk]

My night is made Go Ravens!

[ejs23]

Just curious, but is Tomlin generally not liked in Pittsburgh?

I'd say there's a fair part of the fan base that would like to see him gone. Plenty of others are apathetic towards him at best. not sure anyone really loves him.

[packman80]

If you fire Tomlin who is better to replace him? If Tomlin would be fired he would have another HC job in less then a week.

[ejs23]

I hate to have to say it, but.... Go Ravens. let's see them knock of the Patriots now.

[ejs23]

If you fire Tomlin who is better to replace him? If Tomlin would be fired he would have another HC job in less then a week.

Tomlin was never ready to be a HC in the NFL. If he did get another job, it's because the NFL tends to pass around mediocre coaches from team to team.

[packman80]

Did Troy Polamalu play his last game? Getting old and can't stay healthy. Perhaps time to replace him?

[HBMC]

Draft some secondary Pittsburgh! maybe next year you might have a chance!

Might want to draft better Offensive Tackles too, those guys were getting mauled all game long.

[packman80]

Odd that the last two teams to make the playoffs Carolina and Balt both end up winning.

[pensfan87893]

Might want to draft better Offensive Tackles too, those guys were getting mauled all game long.


in all fairness, they did play pretty well all season except this game (go figure)

[mwash1983]

baltimore winning is a dagger for the hobby

[HBMC]

Odd that the last two teams to make the playoffs Carolina and Balt both end up winning.

More of a matter of circumstance and match-ups over "momentum".

in all fairness, they did play pretty well all season except this game (go figure)

Yeah, I guess Pees developed some blitzes to get around and through the O-Line, several plays were really broken up by Pernell McPhee and he didn't make the tackle or sack.

[ninjacookies]

Don't think I'd put it past the Ravens to make it to the AFC championship game. They just love sneaking into the playoffs and destroying s$$t.

[trixstar]

Some pretty damn impressive numbers for Harbaugh and the Ravens. They tie GB with the most road playoff wins (10) Harbaugh has made the playoffs 6 out of his first 7 years and never lost a 1st rd game. He's 10-4 tied with Bill Walsh and only behind Tom Flores and Vince Lombardi as far as win % goes

[ejs23]

Might want to draft better Offensive Tackles too, those guys were getting mauled all game long.

they played well this year. the Steelers were completely one dimensional tonight though. with Bell out it wasn't too hard for Baltimore to game plan against them.

[PittYinzer]

Not having Bell was a huge loss. If you couldn't see that last night, i don't know what to tell you. Baltimore was able to bring heavy pressure because they knew Pittsburgh couldn't run it. That makes a good defensive coordinator's job that much easier. They called a great game.

Ben's first INT wasn't even on him. He had a TD to Archer called back on a joke call and then gets planted into the ground on the next play. It would have been 30-22 with about 3 minutes left and he's not hurt. Should have left Gradkowski in the rest of that drive though. Ben wasn't right after that hit.

8-114 penalties killed Pittsburgh. Some terrible calls and no calls but also dumb personal fouls and other calls that just kill teams. They didn't have good composure.

Defense couldn't get off the field on 3rd and long all night. Just terrible.

Props to Baltimore. They earned the win, plain and simple.

[Newbs]

Props to the Ravens for going to Pit and taking a win. Not having Bell looked to be a prob for the Steelers. Looked as if Big Ben was frustrated all night as well.

[Ray27Ray52]

I was wrong. Not afraid to admit it. It was a very satisfying game to watch.