PIT at CLE

[NorthCoast]

With about 100 experts making their picks, 84% are siding with CLE straight up. The spread has bounced around in the last couple of days and sits at +9.5 as of this writing. PIT is 9-6 ATS this season and 2-1 ATS as an away underdog, so there is that. Personally I would stay away from betting this game. Too much uncertainty on who's in/out.


CLE Offense:


You could argue this offense is exactly what you would build against the PIT defense as it sits today. The PIT LBs will be tested early and often by Chubb & co. Expect runs, with more runs, and then running again!
Chubb does the most damage with runs off-tackle and outside (5.9 & 5.4 yd avg, respectively). Runs inside are more modest (3.9 yd avg). He also leads the NFL in YAC (3.5 yds/rush), and broken/missed tackles at 25% of carries. Steeler LBs are going to earn their keep this weekend. Fortunately he's not much of a threat in the passing game with only 18 targets this season.
Hunt is the other prong in the run game and very good in outside runs avg 4.9 yds/att. Hunt is a receiving threat with 37 rec and 287 YAC; 1 out of 2 catches results in a first down. In the first game against PIT he only had 57 total yds on 15 touches, but remember Chubb was out so the defense only had to worry about Hunt.
Mayfield passing; give Stefanski credit for designing an offense to minimize his attempts (29th in pass %, 24th in yds/gm). He's only thrown 8 INTs on the season but also fumbled 8 times. He's a threat to run (48 for 121 yds) but not normally as designed plays.With Watt sidelined I expect he will be a lot more comfortable in the pocket and will probably have an average day passing.
In the last month they have had some explosive passing, ranking 10th in the NFL (ref. the CLE/BAL game). Landry is the #1 target avging 55+yds/gm. Higgins is also good with over 500 yds on the season. Hooper is a decent TE, a little less productive compared to Ebron.
Somewhat curious CLE is 28th in 3rd and short conversion rate at 61%; but 7th in 3rd and long conversion, 33%.



CLE Defense:


Media eyes on Garrett/Rudolph; I expect nothing to see though. But AV is going to have his hands full again this weekend and would not be shocked if we see constant pressure from his side. He's regressed a lot this season. O. Vernon on the other side is no slouch either, with 8 sacks on the season. (still scratching my head on why they moved Feiler from RT to LG, making two positions weaker.)
CLE is not overly aggressive in blitzing, avg 20% which is about what they did against PIT in the first game.
In the last 5 wks opponents have been successful running against this defense, especially running to the right side of the defense. But given PIT run game, I don't think CLE is any weaker than some other opponents so I'm not expecting miracles in the PIT run game.
On the season, CLE is decent at limiting explosive plays but have been hit with big runs in the last 5 wks (TEN and BAL can do that to a team) but again I don't think we can expect fireworks from PIT.
Against the pass CLE is vulnerable downfield outside the numbers (avg passer rating 110), perfect for Roethlisberger... oh wait... Rudolph.
Overall opponent passer rating against is 24th in the NFL (96.6), but RZ pass defense is top 10 in the last month.
CLE is 29th in 4th qtr points allowed; is this a tired defense or opponents playing catchup?



If the Steelers were playing their normal roster I like this matchup. As a few have already commented, pretty much can throw most stats out the window for this game given all the uncertainty with players. A win would be mildly surprising, a loss would not. I look at it as a game to see some young guys step up their game getting ready for the postseason.

:tt2:tt2:tt2

[Sly]

Maybe Mayfield will put the ball on the ground a couple of times to level the playing field.

[NorthCoast]

One other point; on Rudolph in this game I am interested to see how well he sees and adjusts to pressure in the pocket. If you remember last season he had a terrible time with awareness of pressure and where it was coming from. Want to see if he's learned to recognize and slide around to avoid rushers. My opinion, this is one of his biggest drawbacks as a QB.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

One other point; on Rudolph in this game I am interested to see how well he sees and adjusts to pressure in the pocket. If you remember last season he had a terrible time with awareness of pressure and where it was coming from. Want to see if he's learned to recognize and slide around to avoid rushers. My opinion, this is one of his biggest drawbacks as a QB.

Was saying this exact thing yesterday. When the pocket starts to close in, he has the unique sense to slide into the pressure instead of away from it.

[Moonie]

Is this the game day thread? The official one? Magoo?

We are going to bash the Browns with our scrubs. Beat them with our second class citizens. Total dominationism.

[flippy]

Let’s go.

5 TDS for MR.

[Northern_Blitz]

A first down on the first drive!

[flippy]

At least it wasn’t a 3 and out.

[Moonie]

Rudolph will carve up the Browns like jello. He's that damn good.

[SteelBucks]

I could care less about this game but it would be humorous for the Browns to miss the playoffs with a loss.

[feltdizz]

He’s still not moving his feet. Conner should’ve caught that check down.

[feltdizz]

I could care less about this game but it would be humorous for the Browns to miss the playoffs with a loss.

to me its a statement game for the backups.

would love to see the Browns miss the playoffs.

another wonder if playing them again next week is the best scenario for us?

[SteelBucks]

to me its a statement game for the backups.

would love to see the Browns miss the playoffs.

another wonder if playing them again next week is the best scenario for us?

I’ve been wondering the same. Got a feeling it will either be the Browns or Ravens. Tough matchups.

[flippy]

That was quick. Minkah lost his jock strap.

[SteelBucks]

I don’t know why our safeties grab instead of tackling.

[feltdizz]

I’ve been wondering the same. Got a feeling it will either be the Browns or Ravens. Tough matchups.

ehhh, forgot we didn’t play against Chubb the first game.

He’s a problem

[Moonie]

I could care less about this game but it would be humorous for the Browns to miss the playoffs with a loss.

You need to sit down and watch the game.

[skyhawk]

Wow. Gotta be a record in being over this early. Just got dominated on both sides of the football.

Should have never rested so many. Another Tomlin mistake.

[SteelBucks]

You need to sit down and watch the game.

who said I wasn’t

[SteelBucks]

Wow. Gotta be a record in being over this early. Just got dominated on both sides of the football.

Should have never rested so many. Another Tomlin mistake.

No. I would have rested more if possible.

[NorthCoast]

I simply don't understand running McFarland between the tackles.

[Moonie]

Wow. Gotta be a record in being over this early. Just got dominated on both sides of the football.

Should have never rested so many. Another Tomlin mistake.

Wrong. Every starter should have been rested. I know this stuff better than you do.

[flippy]

Now we’re back to the 3 and out.

[skyhawk]

No. I would have rested more if possible.

Nah. This and the next game are now huge losses.

[Moonie]

Nah. This and the next game are now huge losses.

WRONG. 0-2 in posting. This game has jack smelch to do with the next game.

[Ghost]

Not a catch

[NorthCoast]

Tomlin gonna win a challenge!!

[skyhawk]

At least tomlin wins his first challenge in 25 years.rs

[SteelBucks]

Tomlin with a good challenge. It must be 2021!

[flippy]

Tomlin getting a challenge right. Give this guy the Lombardi now. If he manages the clock well at some point today, it’s over for the rest of the league.

[Moonie]

Best. Challenge. Ever.

Tomlin could run a clinic on how to challenge referee calls. He's uncanny.

[hawaiiansteel]

Tomlin getting a challenge right. Give this guy the Lombardi now. If he manages the clock well at some point today, it’s over for the rest of the league.

don't get carried away ;)

[SteelBucks]

Washington with a drop. That’s surprising. Best hands on the team.

[NorthCoast]

Rudolph looks calm so far

[Ghost]

With Watt and Hayward out today may have to get creative to keep the sack streak alive.

[flippy]

Does anyone on the Steelers block on any running play? Are we trying to trick defenders by avoiding blocks?

[SteelBucks]

With Watt and Hayward out today may have to get creative to keep the sack streak alive.

I forgot about the streak. It’s looks like a huge void without them two in there.

[NorthCoast]

Does anyone on the Steelers block on any running play? Are we trying to trick defenders by avoiding blocks?

Prolly need to send Hilton on a blitz

[flippy]

I haven’t seen a Steelers QB overthrow a WR this season.

[skyhawk]

Does anyone on the Steelers block on any running play? Are we trying to trick defenders by avoiding blocks?

Hey, don't criticize. This is a super bowl team to the expert posters here.

The passes are long runs don't you know? We lead the league in long runs.

[skyhawk]

Should have sat Berry. Gotta be ready for one and done punting!!

[SteelBucks]

Where’s the ignore button

[Ghost]

Even with Rudolph, Fichtner loves calling that throw it to someone at or behind the line of scrimmage that has no hope of success. Hate that call with a passion.

[flippy]

Might want to start playing for pride.

[NorthCoast]

Layne scorched

[Moonie]

Mayfield is a jackass.

[flippy]

Cleveland averaging 10.9 yards per play.

[Ghost]

This D is in shambles with Watt, Heyward, Hayden and Edmunds out.

[SteelBucks]

Layne scorched

Haden out hurts next week

[NorthCoast]

Defense could be dead by 3rd qtr

[flippy]

Wether it our O or D on the field, the one consistency is our Line is moving backward.

[SteelBucks]

Nice play by Minkah

[hawaiiansteel]

I think it's possible that Rudolph is not the long-term answer as the successor to Ben :sad:

[SteelBucks]

Is Spillane back next week?

[SteelBucks]

I think it's possible that Rudolph is not the long-term answer as the successor to Ben :sad:

I thought that was already determined. ;)

[feltdizz]

Nah. This and the next game are now huge losses.

you do realize we don’t need to win this game

[Northern_Blitz]

Even with Rudolph, Fichtner loves calling that throw it to someone at or behind the line of scrimmage that has no hope of success. Hate that call with a passion.

Glad this one isn't on TV here

[NorthCoast]

Is Spillane back next week?

That's affirmative. (was talk of him possibly playing this game)

[skyhawk]

Nice stop. What's the story on Elliott?

[NorthCoast]

you do realize we don’t need to win this game

What fun is that for bashing

[flippy]

I think it's possible that Rudolph is not the long-term answer as the successor to Ben :sad:

He looks a lot like Ben recently.

[Ghost]

Is Spillane back next week?

He will be eligible to come off IR but I have not seen anything about how the knee is healing.

[Northern_Blitz]

Is Spillane back next week?

He could have been back this week if healthy I think

[Moonie]

I think it's possible that Rudolph is not the long-term answer as the successor to Ben :sad:

The next drive will prove you WRONG.

[Northern_Blitz]

you do realize we don’t need to win this game

Abd is probably better if we lose I think.

[skyhawk]

you do realize we don’t need to win this game

No but the offense desperately needs continuity. And some momentum.

In general you rest your starters. But not when the offense has been one of the worst in the league. AND the worst running team in the league and much of steeler history.

[SteelBucks]

Abd is probably better if we lose I think.

It won’t matter if buffalo wins

[Northern_Blitz]

No but the offense desperately needs continuity. And some momentum.

In general you rest your starters. But not when the offense has been one of the worst in the league. AND the worst running team in the league and much of steeler history.

Steelers rest starters.

Checks rubric....

Says here every decision we ever make is wrong.

[SteelBucks]

That's affirmative. (was talk of him possibly playing this game)

That’s good news.

[Northern_Blitz]

It won’t matter if buffalo wins

But I think they're in the same situation as us where they don't really care about the outcome today.

[flippy]

McFarland can’t run to the outside either. We don’t block on the edge.

[SteelBucks]

But I think they're in the same situation as us where they don't really care about the outcome today.

Their starters are playing.

[Ghost]

Nice stop. What's the story on Elliott?

We are his 5th team coming out of Toledo. Signed and released him multiple times in 2019. Resigned in 2020 and has been cut, and put on the practice squad and now active b/c they need warm bodies.

[Moonie]

Nice huck by Rudolph. He's on fire, ready to be unleashed.

[NorthCoast]

Wow...an exciting offense!

[skyhawk]

Damn nice pass.

[flippy]

MR makes a beautiful deep pass, then we bench him after the play for Dobbs.

[skyhawk]

We are his 5th team coming out of Toledo. Signed and released him multiple times in 2019. Resigned in 2020 and has been cut, and put on the practice squad and now active b/c they need warm bodies.

Nice. Thanks.

[flippy]

AV is toast.

[skyhawk]

MR makes a beautiful deep pass, then we bench him after the play for Dobbs.

****ners last reg season game of his career. No biggie

[Northern_Blitz]

Their starters are playing.

Thanks

Just saw that.

Surprising.

[skyhawk]

AV is toast.

Getting dominated today and for most of the season.

[feltdizz]

No but the offense desperately needs continuity. And some momentum.

In general you rest your starters. But not when the offense has been one of the worst in the league. AND the worst running team in the league and much of steeler history.

I agree. I wanted 2 quarters and then rest.

But after they shut down the Browns facility they did the smart thing and didn’t even let players travel.

[Moonie]

I'd keep Connor out of the rest of the game. He's the only RB we have that can do anything, and he's the most easily injured guy on the team. We really need him next week.

[Ghost]

AV is toast.

Got completely run over. He’s barely competent at this point.

[steeler_george]

I'd keep Connor out of the rest of the game. He's the only RB we have that can do anything, and he's the most easily injured guy on the team. We really need him next week.

NO more DJ, no more Claypool, no more Conner !

[NorthCoast]

There's the sack!!

[flippy]

The Worm!!!!!!

[SteelBucks]

Sack streak continues.

[Northern_Blitz]

I agree. I wanted 2 quarters and then rest.

But after they shut down the Browns facility they did the smart thing and didn’t even let players travel.

And what if those 2 quarters looked like the opening of our last 4 or 5 games?

We never got a real bye and sitting important guys with nagging issues is a good Idea.

Also let opposing Ds have their last tape be of good Ben. Maybe they don't put 9 guys at the LoS that way.

[flippy]

I think we still play to win. Don’t want a trend of losing heading into the playoffs and don’t want Cleveland gaining any confidence.

[SteelBucks]

Going to miss Sunday Ticket until next September. It’s been my drug of choice since ‘98.

[flippy]

Our backups will have to contribute in the playoffs. Best to have opponents thinking about them.

[NorthCoast]

McCloud really needs to quit dancing on returns

[skyhawk]

I agree. I wanted 2 quarters and then rest.

But after they shut down the Browns facility they did the smart thing and didn’t even let players travel.

Tru dat. I wanted 2 quarters.

I really haven't considered the covid angle. Good point. Maybe steelbucks and moonie win after all. We will see ;)

[skyhawk]

McCloud really needs to quit dancing on returns

Is it randle-el reincarnated?

[flippy]

We did call a timeout to manage the clock at the end of the half. Tomlin is coaching the heck out of this team.

[skyhawk]

Going to miss Sunday Ticket until next September. It’s been my drug of choice since ‘98.

Same here but I have only needed it like twice this season. I paid big bucks for 2 games lol.

[Sword]

We are one of the worst winning playoff games after resting starters...some teams this benefits but, with us usually hurts us..this game win could mean second seed...

[NorthCoast]

I was/am torn on sitting players. Glad I'm not the coach.

[skyhawk]

Wow still almost 100 catches. Should quiet his nay sayers. Such a quiet 100 catch season.

[Steel Maniac]

We are one of the worst winning playoff games after resting starters...some teams this benefits but, with us usually hurts us..this game win could mean second seed...

Management resting starters so that shows you how much they really care about the seeding aspect.

[skyhawk]

We are one of the worst winning playoff games after resting starters...some teams this benefits but, with us usually hurts us..this game win could mean second seed...

This. This. This. This!!!

[feltdizz]

Going to miss Sunday Ticket until next September. It’s been my drug of choice since ‘98.

my second year with it. love it.

[Steel Maniac]

Wow still almost 100 catches. Should quiet his nay sayers. Such a quiet 100 catch season.

Juju is going to get decent offers. I could see a team like Green Bay making a run at him.

[NorthCoast]

AV ...yoi. .

[SteelBucks]

Same here but I have only needed it like twice this season. I paid big bucks for 2 games lol.

I get a lot of games here in Philly but I still enjoy it. It was worth it when I lived in Houston....no Steelers games down there.

[flippy]

There’s a hold from the overmatched AV.

[steeler_george]

I wonder if they do the flip, Chucks at LT and Feiler at RT... If Feiler is healthy.

[SteelBucks]

Steelers will be a #3 seed. Buffalo winning comfortably.

[hawaiiansteel]

I wonder if they do the flip, Chucks at LT and Feiler at RT... If Feiler is healthy.

that's assuming we re-sign Feiler.

if we do, I would think yes.

[Steel Maniac]

I wonder if they do the flip, Chucks at LT and Feiler at RT... If Feiler is healthy.

We are going to need a lot more then just swapping average guys around. We need to draft a talented LT. period.

[Steel Maniac]

Rudolph holding the ball waaaaay to long. Still.

[SteelBucks]

This is my major problem with Rudolph. He has zero pocket presence. He can’t sit back there forever.

[flippy]

AV almost allowed another sack but the guy on the right got there 1st.

[steeler_george]

I was refering to playoffs...

never will happen

[steeler_george]

dobbs got killed

[Ghost]

Really nice kick.

[skyhawk]

Wright is solid.

[Steel Maniac]

Mike Evans of the Bucs lost for the year; torn ACL

[flippy]

Looks like our backup K can kick it 50 yards+.

[SteelBucks]

Really nice kick.

We were testing his limit there. Book on him is he’s very accurate but no distance.

[NorthCoast]

AV almost allowed another sack but the guy on the right got there 1st.

Exposing the weakness of this OL without the quick passing.

[Ghost]

Wish they hit the opponent like they hit each other...

[Moonie]

Infighting. Blame Tomlin.

[NorthCoast]

Wish they hit the opponent like they hit each other...

LOL...right

[SteelBucks]

Wish they hit the opponent like they hit each other...

Davis laying the lumber.

[NorthCoast]

We gotta spunky second string D.

[Steel Maniac]

Wish they hit the opponent like they hit each other...

I know. If our offense could get a TD , this could be interesting

[SteelBucks]

Browns should be embarrassed. Our preseason roster is hanging with them.

[flippy]

There it is. 40 secs left and we won’t call a TimeOut. That’s the Tomlin we all love.

[NorthCoast]

Browns should be embarrassed. Our preseason roster is hanging with them.

Their record is fake

[NorthCoast]

There it is. 40 secs left and we won’t call a TimeOut. That’s the Tomlin we all love.

They didn't have one

[steeler_george]

We were testing his limit there. Book on him is he’s very accurate but no distance.

DK from Dk sports had a comment that he was missing a lot of kicks or no leg in pregame.

[flippy]

The difference in the game is the Chubb TD run. Not bad for our backups.

[steeler_george]

I am impressed with Wormly this game.. he did Sh@t all year.

I wonder if we re sign him

[flippy]

They didn't have one

Oops. I must have missed one earlier.

[skyhawk]

Browns should be embarrassed. Our preseason roster is hanging with them.

Oopsie. Playing down is the steelers MO!

[NorthCoast]

Mildly impressed with both sides of the Steelers. Some young guys showing up big.
Is this Fichtners offense without the QB changing plays on him??

[Ernie]

Several positives from the 1st half.. Running game showing some spark. Defense tightening up in the 2nd qtr. Rudolph not looking bad at all.

[Ernie]

This is my major problem with Rudolph. He has zero pocket presence. He can’t sit back there forever.

1st time for him seeing the field in a year. I think hes playing pretty well.

[flippy]

Need to create some turnovers in the second half.

[Moonie]

We are going to steamroll the Browns in the second half.

[steeler_george]

Dobbs playing on 3rd down, is that our cure for short yardage.

[skyhawk]

We are going to steamroll the Browns in the second half.

I'll have what you're having ����������

So is the game meaningless for browns now? Are they in?

[Ghost]

I’d give Rudolph a B for the first half. Not too bad.

[steeler_george]

My stream keeps messing up how is the OL...

[Ernie]

My stream keeps messing up how is the OL...

Not bad. CHUKS got abused on the sack. Other than that.. not bad

[SteelBucks]

1st time for him seeing the field in a year. I think hes playing pretty well.

I’m not giving him an excuse. He’s a vet that saw a lot of action last season.

He has to move around or step up in the pocket. The internal clock should be ticking. That sack almost took us out of FG range.

[skyhawk]

Not bad. CHUKS got abused on the sack. Other than that.. not bad

When I got beat playing tackle in high school I was coached to say man on so my qb could throw or get down.

Is that a thing now or in the NFL? Chuks just stood there?

[NorthCoast]

Uh oh... another ILB down

[Steel Maniac]

I’d give Rudolph a B for the first half. Not too bad.

Your very kind.

[SteelBucks]

Give me Cleveland in the playoffs.

[Steel Maniac]

Rudolph has to attack down the field.

[Moonie]

I'll have what you're having ����������

So is the game meaningless for browns now? Are they in?

This is still America.

[Steel Maniac]

Give me Cleveland in the playoffs.

I agree.. if we see them next week; we SHOULD get a win.

[skyhawk]

This is still America.

Right on.......

[steeler_george]

When I got beat playing tackle in high school I was coached to say man on so my qb could throw or get down.

Is that a thing now or in the NFL? Chuks just stood there?

i think it takes more than 2 seconds to say "man on" so....

[Steel Maniac]

That’s what I’m talking about !! Down the field!!

[Moonie]

Should have gone for it on 4th down?

[steeler_george]

I rather play the Browns next week, so we better lose..

[SteelBucks]

The pucker factor is in effect for the Browns.

[NorthCoast]

Conner needs to one cut and head up field. Not gonna out run anyone running to the sideline

[skyhawk]

Rader cleaning house on ST. Kudos

[SteelBucks]

Ugh. Lost Mayfield. Middle of field wide open

[NorthCoast]

Williamson suckered

[SteelBucks]

Well cancel the pucker effect.

[flippy]

Defensive let down.

The standard is the standard. Gotta play better.

[skyhawk]

Defensive meltdown after a score. Happens alot.

[SteelBucks]

Steelers have to put one in the endzone.

[NorthCoast]

Horrible pass. Smacked in the head

[SteelBucks]

And that is why Rudolph isn’t the answer.

[skyhawk]

Current experiment: ova

[skyhawk]

Nice hit to the head. That'll be a fine.

[flippy]

Mason looking like Ben more and more.

[NorthCoast]

Zone defense

[skyhawk]

Referred had direct line of sight. What the???????

[flippy]

Defense looks about to have their second let down on back to back series.

[SteelBucks]

I rather play the Browns next week, so we better lose..

I think the Steelers listened to you.

[flippy]

Dobbs now has a higher QB rating so far and he’s thrown for -3 yards.

[flippy]

Landry is a better RB than anyone on our roster.

[SteelBucks]

Ballgame....

[Steel Maniac]

This doesn’t feel great even thou we pulled a bunch of guys.

[flippy]

Juju must have danced on their logo today.

[Steel Maniac]

Landry is a better RB than anyone on our roster.

Sad. I get mad just looking at our O-line.

[SteelBucks]

This doesn’t feel great even thou we pulled a bunch of guys.

I hate losing. Especially to the Browns

[flippy]

Does anyone on our line block?

[NorthCoast]

Conner...smh...dude has no moves. No acceleration

[skyhawk]

Conner...smh...dude has no moves. No acceleration

Where to???

[NorthCoast]

DPI...no call

[SteelBucks]

PI. Not called.

[NorthCoast]

2X DPI..no call

[skyhawk]

DPI...no call

Twice.......

[SteelBucks]

You can tell Claypool is hurting.

[SteelBucks]

lol. Not over yet

[SteelBucks]

It was another PI

[NorthCoast]

DPI X3...refs where art thou??

[Steel Maniac]

You can tell Claypool is hurting.


He came through right there thou..

[skyhawk]

PI. Again. "Good coverage"

[skyhawk]

Great throw. That's a ben go up and make the play throw that he made hundreds of times to AB

[Ernie]

Rudolph throwing alot of catchable balls. Hes a bad pick away from getting an A- grade from me (up til this point). He gets a solid B... looks promising

[steeler_george]

Landry is a better RB than anyone on our roster.

That is awsome!

[NorthCoast]

Easy zone defense

[feltdizz]

Rudolph throwing alot of catchable balls. Hes a bad pick away from getting an A- grade from me (up til this point). He gets a solid B... looks promising

Good point. When he does throw deep the WR usually has a chance to make a play

[NorthCoast]

Highsmith needs to learn contain

[NorthCoast]

Hold on 99..no call

[SteelBucks]

Massive hold. Not called

[SteelBucks]

So what has to happen to get Cleveland next week?

[NorthCoast]

This is Rudolph's time to shine...can he do it!?

[SteelBucks]

This is Rudolph's time to shine...can he do it!?

ehh.......

[Captain Lemming]

So what has to happen to get Cleveland next week?

If we let them win, isn't there a good chance we get them

[steeler_george]

are we serious...

[Ernie]

ehh.......

You were saying? Lol

[SteelBucks]

LOL. This is so Browns. I’d laugh if they blew this.

[NorthCoast]

He throws a nice deep ball

[SteelBucks]

You were saying? Lol

Guess I spoke too soon

[Steel Maniac]

That was a great pass by Rudolph ; gotta give it up to him on that one.

[NorthCoast]

Guess I spoke too soon

Keep speaking :D

[Ernie]

He throws a nice deep ball

I think hes had a nice game overall. Zero meaningful game reps in over a year.

[Steel Maniac]

Guess I spoke too soon

Me too; I thought that pick he threw sunk us.

[NorthCoast]

Dpi x4.. .

[SteelBucks]

Dammit....

[Ghost]

Too good to be true...sigh...

[Ghost]

Why don’t they have a play for Dobbs to get the 2

[SteelBucks]

This is one of the worst officiating games I’ve seen

[SteelBucks]

The fix is in. Where was the holding call

[NorthCoast]

Overall gotta be impressed with the how some guys have stepped up

[skyhawk]

#92 tackled. No call

[skyhawk]

Pretty poorly reffed game.

[Moonie]

Browns all jacked up about beating our scrubs.

[Captain Lemming]

Yesss, we likely get them again.
I was rooting for the loss.

[SteelBucks]

Congrats Browns for beating our backups. Revenge next week

[Sword]

The fix is in.......refs are being paid off....

[SteelBucks]

Crazy that a 10 win team will miss the playoffs in the AFC

[Steel Maniac]

At least MR came on at the end and represented himself better than usual.

[steeler_george]

Why don’t they have a play for Dobbs to get the 2

That is the best call!

[SteelBucks]

Either them or the Dolphins. Both will have 10 wins if the colts lose

[Steel Maniac]

Either them or the Dolphins. Both will have 10 wins if the colts lose

Miami was up against it when Fitzpatrick came up Covid

[NorthCoast]

At least MR came on at the end and represented himself better than usual.

Scored almost as many pts as Roethlisberger's best in the last 6 wks

[The Man of Steel]

MR with over 300 yards passing is kind of impressive for him.

[Northern_Blitz]

Crazy that a 10 win team will miss the playoffs in the AFC

And it easily could have been an 11 win team.

[NorthCoast]

Best part, the backups put a hurt on a few starters for next week. Garrett and Vernon dinged.

[Steel Maniac]

Scored almost as many pts as Roethlisberger's best in the last 6 wks

Taking shots at Ben.. lol

[Northern_Blitz]

Yesss, we likely get them again.
I was rooting for the loss.

I hope we get them again.

We get the benefit of seeing a real game plan from them, but were only playing vanilla with our back up QB so I don't know if they get as much benefit.

If Ben plays decent, I think we win.

Do we play the Browns no matter what now?

[Northern_Blitz]

Scored almost as many pts as Roethlisberger's best in the last 6 wks

More 1st half points than we've had in a month or so...still only 6 though.

[NorthCoast]

More 1st half points than we've had in a month or so...still only 6 though.

Who can we blame, that's the most important question. :mad:

[NJ-STEELER]

this worked out well

ended up resting a lot of key guys.

saw that rudy can come in and hold pace

and now play the browns again after they played a must win game

[Captain Lemming]

this worked out well

ended up resting a lot of key guys.

saw that rudy can come in and hold pace

and now play the browns again after they played a must win game

We can certainly agree on that.
I like that we were in the game but came up short.

[Northern_Blitz]

Who can we blame, that's the most important question. :mad:

Obviously the long snapper.

[Sly]

I hope we get them again.

We get the benefit of seeing a real game plan from them, but were only playing vanilla with our back up QB so I don't know if they get as much benefit.

If Ben plays decent, I think we win.

Do we play the Browns no matter what now?

The Steelers will play the Browns. The only thing that can change would be if the Titans lose and the Colts win. The Colts would be Division winners ad the Titans would be the 7th seed. But the Ravens are set at #5 and the Browns at 6. The most likely scenario is that the Colts and Titans win which puts the Colts at the 7th seed.