Steelers vs Bengals

[mat1419]

Two very different schools of thought on this one. Only a few weeks ago the Bengals were cruising and finally got the monkey off beating the Steelers in Pitt. Then, the Steelers got a little healthier and the Bengals went a little sloppy and suddenly the Steelers are FAVORED on the road in the playoffs. So which wins out? Who had the more impressive full season or the team that's been hot over the one that's been a little lazy?

Bengals 34 Steelers 20

Though I'm more for Pitt because I'd rather see the Pats play the Colts in the championship game.

[btbam > you]

go steelers!

31-21 steelers

[somethingyellow]

i really hope cincy wins

[Fullcollapse3k]

Steelers will win this.

[Trainsaw]

i just want to see a Chad Johnson postseason dance

[Drew Beringer]

It's gonna be a good game, I picked Pittsburgh to win, I wouldn't mind Cincinnati winning.

[mat1419]

Steelers will win this.
if they don't the league fixed it on Belichick's advice...

[mikeford]

this is the only time i will ever root for the steelers.

[btbam > you]

this is the only time i will ever root for the steelers.


same with me

[RedWineSheets]

alright, who should I pull for. I dont really care for either team.

[still_life]

So far it's shown that experience trumps inexperience, and you have to play defense in the playoffs. The Bucs with young players and rookies like Chris Simms, Cadillac, and Alex Smith couldn't get it done against Washington. The Jaguars and Leftwich couldn't do a damn thing in NE. Now the Giants just got owned by Carolina. I wouldn't be surprised in Cincy falls into the same trap. Hardly anyone on that team knows what it's like to play a playoff game, and Palmer has a good chance to choke.

[make_this_hurt]

Steelers will win this.


Worst. Cincinnati Resident. Ever.

[Talib Scottie]

I don't really mind either team winning, but for prediction sakes I'm more inclinned to pull for the Bengals.

[LostSymphonies]

Here we go Steelers!!

[Vincewithouthee]

Worst. Cincinnati Resident. Ever.

He's a Packer fan. ;)

Of course I'm rooting for the Steelers, duh. Should be a good game.

[mat1419]

i agree with still_life that the experience could be a factor, but in this case, the Bengals, although they have very little playoff experience, aren't exactly a brand new team like the Giants some others and have been winning well all year up until now. If they come out flat early I think it's the Steelers game, but if the Bengals show life early and play as well as they should, I think they're the better team when push comes to shove.

[RedWineSheets]

I don't really mind either team winning, but for prediction sakes I'm more inclinned to pull for the Bengals.

Just for shits and giggles Ill pull for the Steelers. Steelers over the Bengals 21-17.

[still_life]

The Bengals don't play defense, and that'll be their downfall. You can't rely on turnovers to happen in the playoffs, you need to stop offenses. Unless the Bengals score early and often, I don't see how they have a chance today. The Steelers know how to win in the playoffs, while it seems like the Bengals will just be satisfied with getting there finally.

[LostSymphonies]

Cincy's lack of experience is going to be the downfall of them. With Ben healthy the Steelers are set to dominate. Unfortunately, last year for the Steelers Ben was tired, he didn't have a break from draft day til the loss last year.

[mat1419]

. You can't rely on turnovers to happen in the playoffs, you need to stop offenses.
that suggests turnovers are luck and not caused, which i believe is a ridiculous statement.

[RedWineSheets]

that suggests turnovers are luck and not caused, which i believe is a ridiculous statement.

Some turnovers are luck. Some are forced.

[mikeford]

that suggests turnovers are luck and not caused, which i believe is a ridiculous statement.

cosigned

you cant say a team doesnt play defense if they have the most turnovers forced in the NFL, you just cant. thats a ridiculous statement and i doubt youve watched any bengals games other than the two against the steelers.

[still_life]

Some turnovers are luck. Some are forced.

Exactly, and the Bengals have had their share of lucky ones. They can't expect 4 turnovers from the Steelers this time. They got 4 last time, and only won by 7.

[still_life]

cosigned

you cant say a team doesnt play defense if they have the most turnovers forced in the NFL, you just cant. thats a ridiculous statement and i doubt youve watched any bengals games other than the two against the steelers.

Their defense is terrible, especially down the stretch here. Coming up with so many picks against the NFC North QB's does not mean you play good defense. Did you see them play the Colts? How about the Bills, a team that couldn't even win on the road? The Chiefs did whatever they wanted last week.

[LostSymphonies]

Exactly, and the Bengals have had their share of lucky ones. They can't expect 4 turnovers from the Steelers this time. They got 4 last time, and only won by 7.

amen

[mat1419]

I'm not even going to get into my logic here, let's let Bill Simmons speak:

"BENGALS (+3) over Steelers
As far as trilogies go, this one is somewhere between Lewis-Rahman III and Ruiz-Holyfield III. In other words, NFL Films isn't getting the A-team documentary crew ready or anything. With that said, this game gave us the most shocking line of the week (and maybe the whole season); I was 5 points off with my guess on Sunday night. Just five weeks ago, the Steelers were giving 3½ to the Bengals in Pittsburgh, lost the game ... and now they're giving 3 in Cincinnati? Huh?????



Anyway, I see three rules from the Manifesto in play here, including ...



Rule No. 2: When in doubt, seek out the popular opinion and go the other way.



Not to keep bringing this up, but Pittsburgh hosted Cincy with its playoff hopes on the line last month, turned the ball over four times and blew the game ... and then San Diego saved their butts the following week by choking at home to the Dolphins. Everyone forgets this now, just like everyone forgets how Roethlisberger choked for two straight weeks in the playoffs last year. But because the Bengals lost a fluky home game to Buffalo two weeks ago (highlighted by a kick-return TD and an interception TD), then rested everyone in a blowout loss to KC last week, suddenly they're reeling and Pittsburgh is fine? Huh??? This line perplexes me. It's vexing. I'm vexed.



Rule No. 7: When in doubt, research special teams and turnovers.



I'm not crazy about Cincy's special teams, but the Bengals forced a league-leading 44 turnovers this season, including four from Pittsburgh in their Dec. 4th game, and if you don't think this stuff matters in the playoffs, you're crazy. Also, if Cowher has a pattern in January, other than the spit freezing in mid-air as it comes flying from his mouth, it's this -- his teams keep blowing winnable games with dumb interceptions, fumbles and special teams miscues. That's their M.O. I don't see why that would change in Cincy.



Rule No. 8: Beware of the Road Favorite.



The oldest rule in the book. If you're going against a good team at home, you better have a really good reason. I'm not crazy about this Bengals team, but what have the Steelers done, really? They lost to the Pats at home, lost to Jacksonville at home, got killed by Indy on the road, lost to Cincy five weeks ago ... what am I missing here? Just because they beat the Browns by 41 points, I'm supposed to take them as a road favorite against an 11-5 team? No thanks. "

[LeftWideOpen]

Comparing Carson Palmer to Chris Simms and Eli Manning is stupid. Yes, experience is important but talent has to count for something. Palmer has a hell of a lot more of it than either of the other guys. We're talking about a legit MVP candidate.

With that said, Pittsburgh 34-31. Pittsburgh will hammer away at the Cincy D in a game that goes down to the wire.

[mikeford]

Their defense is terrible, especially down the stretch here. Coming up with so many picks against the NFC North QB's does not mean you play good defense. Did you see them play the Colts? How about the Bills, a team that couldn't even win on the road? The Chiefs did whatever they wanted last week.
you cant cite the chiefs game and say in a different thread that the bengals tried to lose.

im looking for some consistancy here.

[still_life]

Comparing Carson Palmer to Chris Simms and Eli Manning is stupid. Yes, experience is important but talent has to count for something. Palmer has a hell of a lot more of it than either of the other guys. We're talking about a legit MVP candidate.

With that said, Pittsburgh 34-31. Pittsburgh will hammer away at the Cincy D in a game that goes down to the wire.

Palmer already choked 4 times this year in close games, I don't expect him to step up in the biggest game of his career now. He's had 1 good game out of 4 against this defense.

[still_life]

you cant cite the chiefs game and say in a different thread that the bengals tried to lose.

im looking for some consistancy here.

Trying to lose and Larry Johnson running wild all over the field aren't the same thing. This is an awful defense.

I'm looking for anything here. Got any?

[mat1419]

Trying to lose and Larry Johnson running wild all over the field aren't the same thing. This is an awful defense.

I'm looking for anything here. Got any?
they were resting people...the week before in buf there was a defensive and a special teams touchdown. neither of those games show anything. and as far as the colts? well the steelers are not the colts as they've shown.

[mikeford]

dude what? look at the playoff picks thread, i picked THE STEELERS
im rooting for THE STEELERS


im just saying, you cant say a team tried to lose and then fault them for losing.

[still_life]

they were resting people...the week before in buf there was a defensive and a special teams touchdown. neither of those games show anything. and as far as the colts? well the steelers are not the colts as they've shown.

How does the Buffalo game not show anything? They were still playing for a first round bye at home, and they put forth a pretty bad effort. Palmer threw a terrible pick to end the game.

[LostSymphonies]

haha did anyone else just hear that Chad Johnson has promised that the Bengals 30 points in all of their playoff games? that is by far the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard in my entire life, i needed a good laugh today and that caused it

[mat1419]

How does the Buffalo game not show anything? They were still playing for a first round bye at home, and they put forth a pretty bad effort. Palmer threw a terrible pick to end the game.
it was a bad effort, but you're argument that the defense is terrible doesn't fly as much when you realize they it wasn't the defense that let up all 37 points.

the point is you are incapable of giving credit where it's due and need to realize that this defense might not throw shut outs, but they hurt you in other ways (i.e. CAUSING turnovers). can the steelers take care of the ball? absolutely, hell i even already said if the game stays close early they have the edge. but is it the steadfast playoff tested steelers against the careless and overwhelmed bengals like you make it sound? probably not as cut and dry as you make it seem.

[mat1419]

haha did anyone else just hear that Chad Johnson has promised that the Bengals 30 points in all of their playoff games? that is by far the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard in my entire life, i needed a good laugh today and that caused it
he said after the colts game that they'd have 40 points in every game this year...the guy is a joke in my opinion. good talent but really trying to make himself more of a household name then he'd ever be if he wasn't whoring himself out.

[still_life]

it was a bad effort, but you're argument that the defense is terrible doesn't fly as much when you realize they it wasn't the defense that let up all 37 points.

the point is you are incapable of giving credit where it's due and need to realize that this defense might not throw shut outs, but they hurt you in other ways (i.e. CAUSING turnovers). can the steelers take care of the ball? absolutely, hell i even already said if the game stays close early they have the edge. but is it the steadfast playoff tested steelers against the careless and overwhelmed bengals like you make it sound? probably not as cut and dry as you make it seem.

It's not just the points against the Bills. Kelly Holcomb had over 300 yards passing, the first time a Bills QB went over that mark in like 3 seasons.

Relying on turnovers is a classic sign of a bend but don't break defense, the kind that usually break in the face of a good team. Bengals have 99-04 Colts written all over them, with a dash of 03 Chiefs thrown in. Great offense, but the defense won't show up when it counts.

[crit]

mat1419...you read bill simmons, you're okay in my book.

[LostSymphonies]

he said after the colts game that they'd have 40 points in every game this year...the guy is a joke in my opinion. good talent but really trying to make himself more of a household name then he'd ever be if he wasn't whoring himself out.

I agree, he isn't nearly as bad as TO but if he keeps that shit up and constantly has his foot in his mouth he's gonna end up with the same fate. I mean, would you really want a WR that makes ridiculous promises and then ends up making your team look bad?

[Katie Schmitz]

go cincy

[mat1419]

I agree, he isn't nearly as bad as TO but if he keeps that shit up and constantly has his foot in his mouth he's gonna end up with the same fate. I mean, would you really want a WR that makes ridiculous promises and then ends up making your team look bad?
i think he's a better person than TO which is why the media let's it go, he's a really good teammate from what i've seen. he just pulls all these lame stunts to keep the camaras on him which is more annoying to me than anything.

[walshknilb281]

i want Cincy, I think Rothlesburger is overrated

[LostSymphonies]

i think he's a better person than TO which is why the media let's it go, he's a really good teammate from what i've seen. he just pulls all these lame stunts to keep the camaras on him which is more annoying to me than anything.

yeah i agree, he is a good player and person, i just wish he didn't have to pull the lame stunts, he can bring the cameras to himself with his talent alone

[crit]

I predict...
Bengals 27
Steelers 16

[btbam > you]

go cincy


booooooooooo

[LostSymphonies]

Here we go Steelers!!

[crit]

I need to get a tv near my computer so I can sit here and watch the game and still be on AP. I'm out, enjoy the game everyone.

[Scott Weber]

Go Cincy.

[tambo41187]

I'm rooting for Cincy, but i think Pittsburgh will win.

[mat1419]

STUPID catch there...that would have gone in and put them on the 20. never catch it inside the 10

[SePaMc]

STUPID catch there...that would have gone in and put them on the 20. never catch it inside the 10

cough inexperience cough

[mat1419]

cough inexperience cough
ha yes, punts in the playoffs are drastically different.

[walshknilb281]

ouch palmers hurt

[SePaMc]

ha yes, punts in the playoffs are drastically different.

catching and the mentality of making the big play create a different mindset.

[LostSymphonies]

Palmer just got raped

[TMartin442]

john kitna... wtf

[mat1419]

i have to see that a few more times to see if it was dirty...but pretty much game changing right there

[walshknilb281]

they still got kitna?

[TMartin442]

game over
postseason over

[TMartin442]

if kitna goes in then we mise will put the 03 bengals back out there

[mat1419]

game over
postseason over
wow...great fans in cincy...

[Fullcollapse3k]

He's being carted off.

Tough break.

[btbam > you]

even though i want the steelers to win, that ruins the game.

[TMartin442]

wow...great fans in cincy...
palmer carries this team.... everyone knows this

[RedWineSheets]

WOW. that is not good.

[mat1419]

dude...from what i saw that guy from pitt was blocked down, looked over and reached out and wrapped around palmers leg. not saying he was trying to injure him, but definately could have avoided it.

[LostSymphonies]

if it was a cheap shot i'd feel bad...but it wasn't..so o well :)

[mat1419]

bad throw kitna

[somethingyellow]

fuck this sucks :\

[TMartin442]

i didnt say it was a cheap shot or a late hit... the whole city of cincinnati just got shit on tho

[LeftWideOpen]

last time i checked jon kitna was a pretty decent QB. This isnt the end of the world. Cincy's about to take the lead.

[SePaMc]

1 big play for cincy....now both guys involved are hurt....=\

[RedWineSheets]

dude...from what i saw that guy from pitt was blocked down, looked over and reached out and wrapped around palmers leg. not saying he was trying to injure him, but definately could have avoided it.

i second that.

[LostSymphonies]

yeah they did..thats p;retty much the game

[Fullcollapse3k]

Chris Henry's down. God.

[mat1419]

last time i checked jon kitna was a pretty decent QB. This isnt the end of the world. Cincy's about to take the lead.
yeah but this is probably as bad a 3-0 lead a team can take this early. not over, but this game has an ugly mood early.

[LeftWideOpen]

dude...from what i saw that guy from pitt was blocked down, looked over and reached out and wrapped around palmers leg. not saying he was trying to injure him, but definately could have avoided it.

it wasnt a late hit by any means ..and he was on his ass. of course he's going to tackle him low.

[RedWineSheets]

last time i checked jon kitna was a pretty decent QB. This isnt the end of the world. Cincy's about to take the lead.

:huh: .

[btbam > you]

this should be an interesting game.

[LeftWideOpen]

yeah but this is probably as bad a 3-0 lead a team can take this early. not over, but this game has an ugly mood early.

yeah, i'd like to see a good game but i'd much rather see pittsburgh win. it sends us to denver next week and keeps the chance of a home game for the afc championship alive.

[mat1419]

it wasnt a late hit by any means ..and he was on his ass. of course he's going to tackle him low.
i don't think it was dirty, i just think it was one of those things where he probably wanted to try and get the qb down so he reached around the ankle rather than avoid contact totally. if palmer had just fallen he would have been fine but he stayed up and the guys momentum rolled him up on the leg. it definately sucks though, i wanted to at least see the best players from each team in there.

[Vincewithouthee]

Wow, if we don't win now there's something wrong. I feel terrible for the Bengals. I like Palmer and Co. Ouch...

[TMartin442]

the city was so excited for this, thats all you hear about is bengals. everyone was on the same side for once.
kinda sad.

[Vincewithouthee]

And the crowd's really going to be out of it.

[splitsecond]

Haha, Palmer is a bitch.

[mat1419]

Haha, Palmer is a bitch.
nice

[RedWineSheets]

the bengals look scared as hell.

[LostSymphonies]

well..tahts what happens when yoou rely your entire team on 2 guys..i feel bad cuz they are both good playrs and guys..but i mean, 2 players shouldn't make or break a team

[Scott Weber]

That pretty much cheapens this entire game.

[mat1419]

this game is ugly in a lot of ways right now...

[TMartin442]

well..tahts what happens when yoou rely your entire team on 2 guys..i feel bad cuz they are both good playrs and guys..but i mean, 2 players shouldn't make or break a team
think of any team w/ a great quarterback... then think of what they would be w/out him. its not we rely on one player and lost that one player, we lost our leader.

[RedWineSheets]

Cincys D is stepping up.

[walshknilb281]

johnny kitna baabbbay

[LostSymphonies]

think of any team w/ a great quarterback... then think of what they would be w/out him. its not we rely on one player and lost that one player, we lost our leader.

well the same thing happened to us when we lost Ben for those couple games, unfortunatley charlie batch broke his hand and we had to play maddox, but even with charlie our offense produced, i'm just saying you need to have all around good players

[LeftWideOpen]

rudi johnson, chad johnson, tj houshmanzadeh .... kitna has plenty of weapons. plus, pittsburgh prepared for palmer. i'm pissed because i put money on pittsburgh but i think cincy is rallying around this injury and playing inspired. i think they're gonna win.

[walshknilb281]

the guy moves like vick

[RedWineSheets]

kitna what were you thinking

slide

[Fullcollapse3k]

well..tahts what happens when yoou rely your entire team on 2 guys..i feel bad cuz they are both good playrs and guys..but i mean, 2 players shouldn't make or break a team

Palmer, Chad Johnson, TJ Houshmandzadeh, Rudi Johnson, a real nice offensive line, Deltha O'Neal, Odell Thurman, Justin Smith.

Built on two guys, good call.

[somethingyellow]

keep this shit up kitna

[LeftWideOpen]

Palmer, Chad Johnson, TJ Houshmandzadeh, Rudi Johnson, a real nice offensive line, Deltha O'Neal, Odell Thurman, Justin Smith.

Built on two guys, good call.

totally agree.

[LostSymphonies]

Palmer, Chad Johnson, TJ Houshmandzadeh, Rudi Johnson, a real nice offensive line, Deltha O'Neal, Odell Thurman, Justin Smith.

Built on two guys, good call.

Hey, everyone acted like losing Palmer was the death of the team..jsut going by what people are saying

[RedWineSheets]

Nice.

[somethingyellow]

nice!!!

[LeftWideOpen]

Touchdown Rudi.

[LostSymphonies]

fuck, we gotta stop this rally

[walshknilb281]

Yeaaaa

[btbam > you]

great run by rudi

[TMartin442]

:) i guess i was just bummed

[mat1419]

wow...that was impressive...i think all of cincinnati just took a deep breath and is back into it now

[Caleb Cattivera]

wow. i cant believe this.

but i love it.

[Scott Weber]

KITNA!!!!!!!! Central Washington University hometown boy!

[Fullcollapse3k]

Nice run, Rudi.

[RedWineSheets]

Alright, I was pulling for the Steelers. Im switching the Cincy, due to the fact they are underdogs now.

[LeftWideOpen]

pittsburgh's "vaunted" D is tackling like a bunch of bitches.

[mat1419]

i'm happy for kitna...i'd love to see him get another starting change somewhere. there are so many awful qb's in the league, there's no reason he shouldn't get a shot.

[walshknilb281]

who talks shit to the kicker?

[mat1419]

Hines isn't smiling right now...

[Jason Tate]

Go Cincy.

[LostSymphonies]

pittsburgh's "vaunted" D is tackling like a bunch of bitches.

They will bounce back, they always do. I do agree with you tho lol

[LeftWideOpen]

i'm happy for kitna...i'd love to see him get another starting change somewhere. there are so many awful qb's in the league, there's no reason he shouldn't get a shot.

seriously. he played great during palmer's rookie year.

miami
buffalo
baltimore
cleveland
oakland
chicago
detroit
new oreleans
tampa bay
arizona
san fransisco

.....i think he'd be an upgrade for every single one of those teams.

[somethingyellow]

KITNA!!!!!!!! Central Washington University hometown boy! thats crazy hes from central, with koenen(punter on the falcons) from here at western,the washington D2 schools getting some guys in the NFL :)

[RedWineSheets]

Go Cincy.

Nice, way to get your two cents in.

[RedWineSheets]

seriously. he played great during palmer's rookie year.

miami
buffalo
baltimore
cleveland
oakland
chicago
detroit
new oreleans
tampa bay
arizona
san fransisco

.....i think he'd be an upgrade for every single one of those teams.

I dont know about Chicago. I think Orton would be alright if Grossman doesnt pan out.

[Talib Scottie]

Nice, way to get your two cents in.
9-5 plus fo' pennies. Add that shit up.

[walshknilb281]

bullshit flag

[mat1419]

pretty lame call considering what they've let happen so far

[LostSymphonies]

bullshit flag

he was clearly out

[walshknilb281]

he was clearly out

he held up quite a bit, if he wanted to hit him he wudda hit him a lot harder

[LostSymphonies]

what the fuck kind of pass was that

[RedWineSheets]

:O o snap

[btbam > you]

willie parker baby!

[LostSymphonies]

niiiiiiice, good job paker!

[mat1419]

i'd keep ben throwing those because the pass before that was just awful

[LeftWideOpen]

I dont know about Chicago. I think Orton would be alright if Grossman doesnt pan out.

He threw for over 3500 yards just 2 seasons ago and had a QB rating of 87.4. Palmer didnt even have to compete for the job after that season despite Kitna's numbers. Obviously Palmer is a great QB and he's the guy for Cincy, but Kitna can freakin' play. I'd trade a 3rd or 4th round pick for the guy if I needed a quick fix at QB.

[LostSymphonies]

i'd keep ben throwing those because the pass before that was just awful

yeah i really don't know what the hell that POS was..but the play after is all that matters

[LostSymphonies]

Kitna is going to get his ass drilled if he keeps up that shit

[mat1419]

kitna looks like he's been playing all year for christ's sake

[Talib Scottie]

Perfect throw

[TMartin442]

i honestly dont have any memories of kitna playing this way. whenever i think of kitna i think below.500 record, and im impressed

[LeftWideOpen]

it looks like Pitt is sitting back in zone coverage and Kitna is ripping them apart.

I hope it's zone coverage, or else Pitt's secondary is lost.

[mat1419]

i can't believe he pulled down the throw on the slant...what a great decision and hits the out to TJ...great ball

[LostSymphonies]

that penalty was huge, lets hold em to 3 and keep it a one possesion game

[walshknilb281]

The steelers need The Icebox to come out of retirement

[btbam > you]

that penalty was huge, lets hold em to 3 and keep it a one possesion game


we can hope

[btbam > you]

big stop there


stupid penalty.. ugh.

[mat1419]

So Stupid!

[TMartin442]

haha

[walshknilb281]

hahah retard

[LostSymphonies]

Goddamnit Polamalu!!!!!!

[LostSymphonies]

that was so fucking stupid, i'm pissed

[somethingyellow]

good job polamalu :)

[mat1419]

he's usually smart but that was so fucking stupid

[Fullcollapse3k]

Thanks for the automatic first down, Troy.

[TMartin442]

id be terrified of the steelers coach after something like that

[mat1419]

wasn't someone saying something about the steelers being the experienced playoff team?

[Talib Scottie]

Goddamnit Polamalu!!!!!!
Everytime I watch the Steelers play he has the most idiotic penalties.

[LostSymphonies]

wasn't someone saying something about the steelers being the experienced playoff team?

you act like the gmaes over..the bengals arn't exactly tearing it up this drive

[Talib Scottie]

Let's not spend the rest of the telecast talking about Palmer and Polamalu being roommates. kthx

[mat1419]

unbelievable

[btbam > you]

another retarded penalty. dammit.

[LeftWideOpen]

Everytime I watch the Steelers play he has the most idiotic penalties.

he's more ape then man. it's been a slow process of evolution for the polamalu family

[LostSymphonies]

Cowher better tear them apart in the locker room, this penatly shit has to stop

[mat1419]

you act like the gmaes over..the bengals arn't exactly tearing it up this drive
not at all...but i'm honestly shocked that after losing the starting QB for the opposing team how well the bengals O is doing, and when they finally do get stopped (twice) this defense just gives it up.

[LeftWideOpen]

you act like the gmaes over..the bengals arn't exactly tearing it up this drive

ahhh actually Kitna has eaten your secondary for lunch.

[walshknilb281]

why did they accept that penaly didnt the guy catch it at like the 3 for a first down

[Kyle Garchar]

lookin good for cinci so far

[Fullcollapse3k]

Houshhhhh.

[LeftWideOpen]

td kitna. i love this guy.

1st time i can recall rooting for the team i bet against.

[Talib Scottie]

It took about 12 downs but they got it in.

[LostSymphonies]

*sigh*

[TMartin442]

thank you steelers and your penalities

[mat1419]

pretty easy throw there

[mat1419]

why did they accept that penaly didnt the guy catch it at like the 3 for a first down
no it was 3rd and goal that play, it would have been 4th

[TMartin442]

It took about 12 downs but they got it in.
15**

[LostSymphonies]

i'll admit the bengals are playing better than i expected, steeler secondary acts like haven't played a football game before

[LeftWideOpen]

pretty easy throw there

yeah, its like they are sitting back and daring kitna to beat them ...and he is. play some tighter coverage!

[Scott Weber]

dear steelers: thank you for the many many gifts inside the red zone. your defense is full of fucking idiots. way to shove the ball at him on what would be an upcoming 4th down.

[Fullcollapse3k]

Nice move by Houshmandzadeh to create space. Guy's a damn good receiver.

[walshknilb281]

did they say if palmers out for the game or not, or the extent of the injury

[LostSymphonies]

i think this is the definition of suicide..

[LostSymphonies]

did they say if palmers out for the game or not, or the extent of the injury

they said they would know in the 3rd quarter

[Fullcollapse3k]

did they say if palmers out for the game or not, or the extent of the injury

Halftime.

[TMartin442]

did they say if palmers out for the game or not, or the extent of the injury
they will know at the beginning of hte 3rd

[Talib Scottie]

If Bengals hold on I will be perfect through the wildcard on my predictions.

[walshknilb281]

no it was 3rd and goal that play, it would have been 4th

missed that thanks

[RedWineSheets]

i cant believe what just happend on that drive.

[btbam > you]

the steelers need a td on this drve, otherwise it's gonna be tough to come back.

[LeftWideOpen]

Halftime.

the guy got wheeled out on a cart. i'm not betting he returns lol.

[LostSymphonies]

if we get within 3 before half i'll be satisfied

[walshknilb281]

wide open

[RedWineSheets]

O My

[LostSymphonies]

Beautiful! Cedrick Wilson!

[btbam > you]

amazing! cedrick wilson. great pass by big ben

[RedWineSheets]

touche bengals

[mat1419]

force 3

[TMartin442]

we need an interception... the place would go nuts

[walshknilb281]

nice snag

[Talib Scottie]

Awesome D

[mat1419]

nice catch by randel el

[SePaMc]

so long as pitt can pull their shit and the defense doesn't give cincy 15 red zone oppurtunities....this should be a W for pitt.

[LostSymphonies]

a TD here would be huge

[Talib Scottie]

bettis tried to give it up

[LostSymphonies]

shiiiiiiiit that was close

[mat1419]

oh jerome

[LeftWideOpen]

oh jerome you silly bitch

[Talib Scottie]

uh ohhhhh

[btbam > you]

:)

[LostSymphonies]

TD! Heins Ward!

[mat1419]

i can't believe how far off they played on the one receiver you knew would get a look down there

[LeftWideOpen]

cincinati's secondary just gave their best pittsburgh impression.

[LostSymphonies]

Bengals D looked awesome on that drive

[RedWineSheets]

this game is so much better than the carolina game.

[Fullcollapse3k]

Bengals D looked awesome on that drive

Ha, yet you're still losing to a team that lost the main core of their offense.

[Talib Scottie]

this game is so much better than the carolina game.
That wasnt so much a game as it was an asskicking.

[LeftWideOpen]

this game is so much better than the carolina game.

yeah it wasnt easy to watch someone fall apart like Eli did.

[RedWineSheets]

That wasnt so much a game as it was an asskicking.

and that makes me happy.

[SePaMc]

over-under on how many plays before pitt gets a flag thrown on em?

3.5

[RedWineSheets]

yeah it wasnt easy to watch someone fall apart like Eli did.

for me it was.

[LostSymphonies]

Ha, yet you're still losing to a team that lost the main core of their offense.

dude, the steelers seriously just set the bengals D right in line, momentum is ours, and it's so hard to get a field goal in the NFL right? face it the game is closer that you would like it

[LeftWideOpen]

If Cincy can put some points on the board here it would be huge for them. They start the 2nd half with the ball.

[SePaMc]

Ha, yet you're still losing to a team that lost the main core of their offense.

Last I checked, Chad Johnson, Rudi Johnson and the O-Line were still intact.

[RedWineSheets]

shut up about people being related. dammit.

[Fullcollapse3k]

dude, the steelers seriously just set the bengals D right in line, momentum is ours, and it's so hard to get a field goal in the NFL right? face it the game is closer that you would like it

Uh huh. 'Cept I'm not a Bengals fan, so I'm not losing my mind either way.

[Talib Scottie]

shut up about people being related. dammit.
I hate when they try to build a story our of relationships.

[LeftWideOpen]

I hate when they try to build a story our of relationships.

you must have loved the fiesta bowl then.

[LostSymphonies]

They are all over kitna now

[Talib Scottie]

you must have loved the fiesta bowl then.
Haha. How many times did they use the word heisman?

[RedWineSheets]

I hate when they try to build a story our of relationships.

seriously

[LostSymphonies]

alright, lets tie it up before the half

[LeftWideOpen]

Haha. How many times did they use the word heisman?

i was referring to brady quinn's sister. there musta been a tech guy at ABC who wanted to bang her cause she was on camera every 2 minutes.

abc probably bought the rights to her and aj hawk's wedding.

[ActorInThisPlay]

Go Cincy! Kitna is looking great. He was always a decent QB and could easily be a starter on other teams.

[TMartin442]

i was referring to brady quinn's sister. there musta been a tech guy at ABC who wanted to bang her cause she was on camera every 2 minutes.
that was kinda interesting tho

[mat1419]

i was referring to brady quinn's sister. there musta been a tech guy at ABC who wanted to bang her cause she was on camera every 2 minutes.
she was crappy looking...the little one was the looks in the family

[RedWineSheets]

she was crappy looking...the little one was the looks in the family

perv.:)

[LeftWideOpen]

palmer's done. no surprise there.

[Talib Scottie]

i was referring to brady quinn's sister. there musta been a tech guy at ABC who wanted to bang her cause she was on camera every 2 minutes.

abc probably bought the rights to her and aj hawk's wedding.
Oh man, Fiesta Bowl, haha, I was thinking Rose Bowl.

[LostSymphonies]

haha i love Don Cheadle's playoff commercials

[SePaMc]

catch? he dropped it as he was pulling it in...but we'll see if its indisputable.

[LostSymphonies]

i'm hoping for an incompletion..

[btbam > you]

theres no way thats a catch

[Talib Scottie]

He should have held on to the thing anyway, he had the bread grip on the football

[btbam > you]

thank god

[LostSymphonies]

hell yes!!!

[Talib Scottie]

I guess he assumed no one was there because that ball was knocked out way too easily.

[LostSymphonies]

ike taylor just drilled that guy

[walshknilb281]

next training camp wow

[SePaMc]

hope he's ready for training camp. ouch. guess kitna's getting resigned.

[mat1419]

what a throw by kitna

[Talib Scottie]

Torn ACL... that's bad.

[mat1419]

hope he's ready for training camp. ouch. guess kitna's getting resigned.
no way...kitna got himself a good contract to start tonight