Do the Ravens "own" us?

[RuthlessBurgher]

They won 8 games and we've won 6. They have lost 3 games compared to our 5. So much for rankings. I'll trade their rankings for ours and take the two more wins, what about you?

To quote the great Mike Tomlin, "we're not interested in style points." All that matters is the "W" and the Ravens are finding a way to get one and we aren't. I could care less about rankings.

I agree with all of this. But you were specifically supporting their defense (which sucks this year compared to past years), while putting down ours by comparison (which isn't our problem right now whatsoever). The fact is that we are a better defensive team than they are (probably has a lot to do with all of the injuries they have on the defensive side of the ball) while they are a better offensive team than we are (probably has a lot to do with all of the injuries we have on the offensive side of the ball). They also have solid special teams play, while our special teams pretty much sucks except for Suisham (never thought I'd say that).

[Eddie Spaghetti]

our defense has suffered quite a few injuries this season too ruthless, though I agree that they have been hit harder.

I see little evidence of the system "breaking down". Just very solid, if somewhat unspectacular play. The lack of sacks and TO's is worrisome going forward, but there is no doubt that the steelers are a far superior defensive unit than the ravens this season.

unlike the last couple of years, I don't see the ravens as a real threat to go very far in the playoffs this season. They are a very flawed football team and have been extremely fortunate in several of their wins. I would relish the chance to go into baltimore with a healthy ben and end their season. (again)

[Steel Life]

They & their fans can talk all the crap they want but as Levon Flowers said so perfectly - they're "paper champions" - & even the Raven's players know it - it don't mean a thing if you don't have a ring.

If the shoe was on the other foot you know they & their fans would point out that they weren't at full-strength - especially with our Franchise QB out & that the record I would point to - whats the record when Ben plays? And again, they know thats the difference. In the end, all that matters is getting into the playoffs, & despite the difference in record this year, there's NOTHING they have outside of Rice & Ngata that I'd want here on the Steelers...

[lloydroid]

If they can beat us by 2 touchdowns 4 times in a row with our starters healthy then I would say they own us. With the exception of the first game of the year last year it has been a field goal that won it. That is not owning anyone.

Let's not forget that we have still won every most important (see play offs) game to this point. They have never beat us to go on to the Super Bowl. We have done that to them. I'd say let's now use the "own us" label quite yet. Yea, if they sweep us this year, good for them. But it was facing our 2nd and 3rd string QB so that does lessen the deal.

[Slapstick]

Bump.

And, no.

[hawaiiansteel]

[Eich]

NO. And I'm looking forward to the opportunity to knock them out of the playoffs.

[Jooser]

LMFAO Hawaiiansteel! That's one for the ages! Freaking love it. WOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[fezziwig]

all is right in the universe once gain. Do you guys rememeber the start of the Ravens/Steeler games and how they would beat us at home and we would beat them at their stadium ?

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Yes, they own us.

Put these two teams on a neutral field together with all of the players healthy and Steelers win 8 out of 10 times.

[fezziwig]

Yes, they own us. I don't agree with this.

Put these two teams on a neutral field together with all of the players healthy and Steelers win 8 out of 10 times.

I agree we would win 8 out of 10 times.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Is it me, or does that stat line get a "Fail" - doesn't have the interceptions listed for the QBs ... I can understand not listing the passing rating, but isn't the pics a standard stat line item for a QB?

[hawaiiansteel]

LMFAO Hawaiiansteel! That's one for the ages! Freaking love it. WOOOOOOOOOOOO!

thanks!

[NJ-STEELER]

didnt we win 2 out of 3 the year before their little 'streak'...including kncoking them out of the playoffs.


and didnt we beat them 3 times in route to superbowl 43.

takes more then a 3 game stretch to determine something like that IMO