Rats @ Steelers Prediction Thread - AFCCG Edition

[SidSmythe]

Re: And the final score is...

STEELERS: 20
RAVENS: 10

[Uncle Rico]

Re: And the final score is...

That rookie wall finally catches up to Flacco........Steelers 20 Ravens 0

[Steeler Shades]

Re: Rats @ Steelers Prediction Thread - AFCCG Edition

What about Nate's 5 catches for 125 yards?

If Nate produced the stats you posted, that exceeds (by 15 yds) Ben's 265 yds passing.

I guess either Nate won't get 125 yards or Ben will have to pass for more than 265......which is more likely?

[ikestops85]

Re: Rats @ Steelers Prediction Thread - AFCCG Edition

My prediction

[buckeyehoppy]

Re: Rats @ Steelers Prediction Thread - AFCCG Edition

Can't believe this thread was languishing on page 2, so here's the bump.

I look at the keys to this game being ball control and winning TOP, much like last week's game was. There are subtle differences in the style the Rattards bring to the table, so the Steelers approach will be a bit different this week.

I think the Steelers will try and play sideline-to-sideline most of the time, getting FWP outside the Ts as much as possible. This will string out an already tired Rattard D, forcing them to chase the running game. It should also help the Steelers protect the rock as FWP (or whoever the ball carrier is) should be near a sideline as they are picking up yards.

Using the sidelines most of the time should open up the middle for short dink and dunk passes by Ben to Heath. This should be that much more successful based on the availability of Terrell Sucks. Heath is $$$ when he is used deliberately and Ben is on target.

Figuring that the weather is going to impede a long passing game, that will probably be used sparingly as well. But with Rolle being out, the Steelers should be able to match up well on the corners when they choose to go over 10 or 15 yards on a sideline pattern.

I'm sure the O will do everything in its power to take Ed Peed out of the equation. The balance of their offense should be able to accomplish that.

The D must keep doing what they have been doing all year. But, for this game, they must be extra vigilant against any long plays and they would be well-advised to force Fucco into lots of 3rd down passing situations. A rookie QB in a game of this magnitude is likely to make a costly mistake when forced to throw on 3rd and long.

I see a close game at halftime, with neither team having gained a decided advantage.

But the Steelers should be able to start pulling away in the 2nd half, as the Rattard D will most likely to be fairly well drained, playing in the coldest weather they have played in all year. Their D has been failing them at the most inopportune times in the playoffs, yet they have gotten this far on ball hawking and keeping the possession in the hands of the O. That will not happen this game.

The Steelers will control the tempo of the second half and if they do get boxed up inside the 30, they may just settle for a FG and allow the D to shut down the Rattard O. But, I think the Steelers have 2 offensive TDs in them tomorrow and Skippy will probably be busy, but it might be likely that his leg could beat the Rattards on his own.

It will be close for a while. But I see the final score being:

STEELERS 26
RATTARDS 9

Tampa Bay, here we come!!!

[PlayForBlood]

Re: Rats @ Steelers Prediction Thread - AFCCG Edition

Steelers - 20
Ravens - 9

[johnstownsteel]

Re: Rats @ Steelers Prediction Thread - AFCCG Edition

Steelers 31-14

Ben 21-29 265 yds 2 TD
Willie 24 att 112 yds
Russell 2 TD's 1 yd, 2 yd
Hines 6 rec 85 yds TD
Miller 5 rec 70 yds TD
Harrison 2 sacks
Timmons 1 sack
Aaron Smith 1 sack
Clark 1 int


Pete

broke it all down hey? by god i hope you're one of those that can see the future. well...guess i'll try...

ben... 18-29 185 yds. 1 TD 1 int.
willie...19 att. 78 yds. 1 TD
mewelde... 6 att. 26 yds. 2 rec. 17 yds. (1 rec. TD)
hines...6 rec. 58 yds.
heath...5 rec. 61 yds.
santonio...3 rec. 36 yds.
harrison...1 sack
woodley...2 sack
keisel...1 sack 1 fumble rec.
troy...1 int.

Steelers-20
Ravens-16

[Steelgal]

Re: Rats @ Steelers Prediction Thread - AFCCG Edition

My prediction

Steelers - 20
Rats - 10

[Wolfhound45]

Re: Rats @ Steelers Prediction Thread - AFCCG Edition

I see this game as being hard fought all the way into the third quarter. Steelers hold a narrow lead, 14-10, at the half. A grinding, field possession battle in the third and then they explode late in the quarter, scoring two touchdowns and a field goal in the last twenty minutes.

Final score.

31-13 Steelers

Yes sir!