Divisional Playoffs thread

[crushedspirit]

yes.. we could hold them to a lower score than 30+ points which is what you and others claimed was needed to beat them.

Point is you and a few others kept insisting you have to win shootouts.

My point has always been keeping the score low is the best way to win games. Cincinnati showed it in 2 playoff games. It wasn’t because they scored a ton. Its because they held opponents to low scores and the defense basically won the Rats game with a 14 point swing.

Joe Burrow threw for 209 yards and 1 TD
vs the Rats.

This wasn’t about scoring a ton of points. Maybe KC and Cincinnati is the shoot out you all predicted but I think Cincy’s D will keep the score low again.

Did you not watch Burrow drive the Bengals early and often in inclement weather? Their offense dicated the tempo of the game vs the Bills. Steeler offense has not shown that tenacity and ability to dictate anything. They would not stroll into Buffalo and win 13-10.

[Steel Maniac]

Did you not watch Burrow drive the Bengals early and often in inclement weather? Their offense dicated the tempo of the game vs the Bills. Steeler offense has not shown that tenacity and ability to dictate anything. They would not stroll into Buffalo and win 13-10.

You’re wasting your time talking to him. He’s still waiting on Leveon Bell to show he’s the best running back in football in New York. Just saying……

[feltdizz]

Did you not watch Burrow drive the Bengals early and often in inclement weather? Their offense dicated the tempo of the game vs the Bills. Steeler offense has not shown that tenacity and ability to dictate anything. They would not stroll into Buffalo and win 13-10.

Bro.. the game was in Buffalo. They had the advantage and failed because they are a one dimensional team and Josh Allen has been shaky this year.

You talk like the Bengals ran out to a 20 point lead. It scoring: 14-0, 14-7, 17-7, 17-10.

They didn’t force the Bills to do anything besides play disciplined football.

[crushedspirit]

Bro.. the game was in Buffalo. They had the advantage and failed because they are a one dimensional team and Josh Allen has been shaky this year.

You talk like the Bengals ran out to a 20 point lead. It scoring: 14-0, 14-7, 17-7, 17-10.

They didn’t force the Bills to do anything besides play disciplined football.

Ask any coach if they would like to dictate the tempo or play from behind all game long. You also left out the 24-10 early second half lead that virtually sealed things.

[Mr.wizard]

Bro.. the game was in Buffalo. They had the advantage and failed because they are a one dimensional team and Josh Allen has been shaky this year.

You talk like the Bengals ran out to a 20 point lead. It scoring: 14-0, 14-7, 17-7, 17-10.

They didn’t force the Bills to do anything besides play disciplined football.

The Bengals did exactly what every team is trying to do, which is beat you 10 yards at a time. They sustained drives and Buffalo didnt, it is that simple.

[feltdizz]

The Bengals did exactly what every team is trying to do, which is beat you 10 yards at a time. They sustained drives and Buffalo didnt, it is that simple.

exactly.. check out time of possession.

Bengals: 34 minutes
Buff: 26 minutes

it wasn’t quick strike offense. It was AFCN football.

Bengals: 9 possessions
Bills: 8 possessions.

Bengals: 172 yards rushing
Bills: 63 yards rushing.

[feltdizz]

Ask any coach if they would like to dictate the tempo or play from behind all game long. You also left out the 24-10 early second half lead that virtually sealed things.

what are you talking about? Bengals scored with 1 minute left in the 3rd quarter to make it 24 to 10.

Buffalo got the ball first after the half down 17-7. They needed 14 plays to get a FG. The score didn’t dictate the game, the Bengals defense was the difference.

Buffalo scoring drives:
15 plays
14 plays

This had nothing to do with the score at the time. They simply struggled to
move the ball. Without big plays the Buffalo offense is stanky.

[T.Ferguson]

I don’t think 49ers are going to win. I don’t see their defense being able to stop eagles offense the way they did Dallas.

But I see Eagles defense making Purdy look the way he looked in the first half of the Dallas game.

It will be close enough but I think eagles get it done. Gonna be a good one.

I think the QB situation will likely catch up with the Niners and it definitely could happen against the Eagles, if not then it'll be the SB again. Hurts though makes me think Niners could still pull out a W, we'll see.

[Ghost]

If Josh Allen is not playing, elite, out of this world football; I don't think the Bills are all that impressive. The Bengals started 3 back-ups on the o line yesterday. The bills got handled on both sides of the ball.

[feltdizz]

I think the QB situation will likely catch up with the Niners and it definitely could happen against the Eagles, if not then it'll be the SB again. Hurts though makes me think Niners could still pull out a W, we'll see.

This will be the best defense Hurts has faced.. but I have a hard time thinking he will be the reason the 49ers have a chance to win. Dude is playing some great football right now.

[Steel Maniac]

If Josh Allen is not playing, elite, out of this world football; I don't think the Bills are all that impressive. The Bengals started 3 back-ups on the o line yesterday. The bills got handled on both sides of the ball.

Exactly....one demensional offfense of Buffalo won't get it done. And the defense hasn't looked special since opening night against the Rams.

[feltdizz]

lmao at johnny come lately. Where was this prediction BEFORE the playoffs?

Funny how some folks now want to dump
on Josh Allen after the fact. Dude was the best thing ever in the first half of the season.

Once Von Miller went down the Bills suffered. Imagine that??

[Steel Maniac]

I think the QB situation will likely catch up with the Niners and it definitely could happen against the Eagles, if not then it'll be the SB again. Hurts though makes me think Niners could still pull out a W, we'll see.

Hurts is exactly the reason I think Eagles will win. A.J. Brown has lite up the 49ers before. And it's not like Cee Dee Lamb didn't get off against the 49ers yesterday. But in the Red Zone, Hurts would have gotten one of those TD's by running it in himself ; if nothing else. Eagles defense is just as tough as Dallas's was..but better and Hurts is better than Dak. Barring turnovers, I think Eagles win this game.

[crushedspirit]

Jesus this goes on and on. Wake me up when the Steelers can beat the better AFC teams come playoff time, whether it be 17-14 or 30-27.

Until then this is all fictional story telling time because the facts remain they haven't won a playoff game since 2016 vs Alex Smith and the Chiefs.

Please show me otherwise, thank you.

[Steel Maniac]

Jesus this goes on and on. Wake me up when the Steelers can beat the better AFC teams come playoff time, whether it be 17-14 or 30-27.

Until then this is all fictional story telling time because the facts remain they haven't won a playoff game since 2016 vs Alex Smith and the Chiefs.

Please show me otherwise, thank you.

Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!