just by judging these simple stats...(i know stat boy). but we kinda match up well...this might be one we can steal...?
and by matching up well I mean we don't really run or throw the ball well right now. but we do apparently stop it just fine for the most part. according to the said stats...hey I'm trying to find a "W" here somewhere lol.
I bet you're wondering the samething I did, why O' why didn't I take the...blue pill
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Oddly enough, the Browns are not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs yet, as they could still win the division. Highly improbable, but still possible. We'd need a lot of implosion of other teams for this to happen, but I'm still hopeful.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Heyward tore his pectoral and is done for the season which should help some, but even if we can score they can most likely score more. Maybe we can keep the ball on the ground and shorten the game. If we defer and can double up around halftime, we might have a chance.
Here's hoping Kessler and James Harrison don't meet close up because that would be the last nail in the coffin of this season if we aren't already buried and scratching at the inside.
You mess with the "Bull," you get the horns. Fiercely Independent.
I think the Steelers come in and crush the Browns this week. A lot of people are ragging on them, but they took Dallas to the wire and that offense can score w/a healthy Ben.
I think the closest part of this game will end up being who has more fans in the stadium---the Steelers or the Browns?
I'm not sure this has been discussed on this board....
I heard the criticism for Tomlin going for 2..but has anyone mention his management of the game down the stretch?
I think it was brilliant game management, especially allowing the Cowboys to score..TWICE.
He realized their real enemy was the clock. He also realized their only chance to win was to get the ball back. His plan worked out perfect. They allowed the Cowboys to score quickly giving them enough time to get the ball back themselves and score.
Then...after his own defense collapsed, instead of allowing the Cowboys to kick a FG with no time left he allowed the Cowboys to score again because again the enemy was the CLOCK and with Zeke scoring quickly they got the ball back and had a miracle chance to win.
Imho it shows an advanced understanding of game theory.
I think the Steelers come in and crush the Browns this week. A lot of people are ragging on them, but they took Dallas to the wire and that offense can score w/a healthy Ben.
I think the closest part of this game will end up being who has more fans in the stadium---the Steelers or the Browns?
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
I can't even get myself to write a "who will win?" thread. The Browns beating the Steelers just seems like wishful thinking. I guess that's all we got to go on by now.
I'm not sure this has been discussed on this board....
I heard the criticism for Tomlin going for 2..but has anyone mention his management of the game down the stretch?
I think it was brilliant game management, especially allowing the Cowboys to score..TWICE.
He realized their real enemy was the clock. He also realized their only chance to win was to get the ball back. His plan worked out perfect. They allowed the Cowboys to score quickly giving them enough time to get the ball back themselves and score.
Then...after his own defense collapsed, instead of allowing the Cowboys to kick a FG with no time left he allowed the Cowboys to score again because again the enemy was the CLOCK and with Zeke scoring quickly they got the ball back and had a miracle chance to win.
Imho it shows an advanced understanding of game theory.
The steelers had the lead with 42 seconds left in the game.
So, you're saying they let dallas go down the field, and score the go ahead touchdown, was a good clock management thing?
Why not play defense and stop dallas?
Or, why, if you think it was a conscientious decision on the steelers part, why not let dallas score on the first play they had, with 42 seconds left? That would've left the steelers at least 30 seconds or so, as opposed to 9 seconds.
For once I agree with you VERS, we are going to get crushed in our own house, and in answer to your question, Steeler fans will outnumber our DAWG fans, sad but I think true!
LETS GET THIS RIGHT FELLAS...ENOUGH LOSING IS ENOUGH!
The steelers had the lead with 42 seconds left in the game.
So, you're saying they let dallas go down the field, and score the go ahead touchdown, was a good clock management thing?
Lol, whenever someone on an internet message board writes....'so, you're saying...' you know they're about to get the content of your statement wrong. If you wanted to get it right you could just quote what I actually wrote...anyhow
No. I am not saying they let Dallas march down the field on purpose. They were trying to stop them UNTIL they Dallas got in FG range and could milk the clock then kick thus ending the game on that possession.
Options:
A: Dallas milks the clock and you take your chances win or lose on their kick never touching the ball again on offense
B: concede the TD but still have time on clock ensuring you have time to win/lose the game on your terms with your offense (which is one of the best in the NFL)
9 seconds. 9 seconds. And if you watch the play, the steelers WERE playing hard d.
Now, the previous dallas series, I can see what you were implying as far as clock management. I disagree with you, but I can see what you were saying.
But, on the series in question, they were playing hard d, and the o line and zeke handed it to them. There are/were no "kudos" to be given for clock management on the last dallas possession.
With nine seconds left I pray they botch the snap or we get a blocked kick, as opposed to LETTING them score and having a few seconds left to get a TD after the kickoff. What I just proposed is not genius game management theory, it's common sense.
With nine seconds left I pray they botch the snap or we get a blocked kick, as opposed to LETTING them score and having a few seconds left to get a TD after the kickoff. What I just proposed is not genius game management theory, it's common sense.
A very dangerous game for the Steelers. They've lost 4 straight, and their defense doesn't look very good at all. Also Cam Heyward, their best defensive player, is out for the season. I think this will be a very close game, with the Steelers winning in the end (at least I hope so).
A very dangerous game for the Steelers. They've lost 4 straight, and their defense doesn't look very good at all. Also Cam Heyward, their best defensive player, is out for the season. I think this will be a very close game, with the Steelers winning in the end (at least I hope so).
mom, i'll let you be rest assured we can't come within 20 points (when it counts). Steelers will ROMP us
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