Week 12 NFL Picks And Early Games Open Thread

by Blitzburgh on Nov 28, 2009 11:10 PM EST Comment 72 comments

Use this thread to comment on Week 12's early games in the National Football League. With Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu scratched from Pittsburgh's game with Baltimore on Sunday night, I'd imagine that many Steelers fans will be a bit more interested to see how other relevant AFC teams fare tomorrow and in the forthcoming weeks.

We know this team has the talent to play with anybody. But we also have been faced with the reality that something's a bit 'off' this year - at least up until this point. While us fans cross our fingers and hope things get settled out in time for a potential playoff run, we might find ourselves taking a peek at scores around the league more frequently than we're accustomed to. That's fine by me; just another part of the journey of loving an organization in the NFL year in and year out.

The Steelers by no means are in a situation where they need help to accomplish the goals they set at the start of the season. But at the present moment, I think it's realistic to say that the fate of the 2009 Steelers will be somehow interwoven with the fate of several other AFC teams - in particular, the Jaguars, Dolphins, Broncos, Bengals and Ravens. So if you're watching games early, join fellow fans here to kibbitz about all the action as we nervously wait to see what Dennis Dixon and the Steelers have in store when they take on the Ravens later Sunday evening.

Here's a rundown of which games are televised in your respective markets.

CBS Early and Late (where applicable) Games (some important AFC games, albeit none that really excite me)
Fox Early Games (a generally mediocre day for FOX and the NFC)
Fox Late Games (yuck city here if you don't have Sunday Ticket

After the jump, some commentary on the three games played on Thanksgiving as well as picks for the slate of games still to be played in Week 12.

I didn't get to this in time to include the three games played yesterday on Turkey Day. But I suppose two of the three played out just as most would expect - Dallas handled Oakland at home (though not overly impressively) and Green Bay dusted Detroit in the Motor City. The third game of the day between the Broncos and Giants was a bit more of a shocker as Denver got back on track with a huge home win over the visiting Giants. I definitely believed that the Giants would keep the Broncos skid going by running the ball down their throats and pressuring Kyle Orton relentlessly, but credit Denver's defense for looking like the unit that helped them jump out to a 6-0 start rather than the group that had been beaten up the past four weeks. And even better to see if you're a Broncos fan was the offense executing once again after a substantial drought in recent weeks.

Denver improves to 7-4 with the win and jumps right back in to the thick of things in the AFC playoff picture. We'll see if they can sustain it though - there's a huge advantage to playing at home on Thanksgiving. The Broncos travel to Kansas City and Indianapolis the next two weeks. They're right back in it with the clutch Turkey Day victory, but a loss against the improving Chiefs next week puts them right back behind the 8-ball. I'll be quite interested to see how that one plays out next weekend.

For now, let's move on to the remaining Week 12 games on Sunday and Monday night.

Seattle Seahawks (3-7) @ St. Louis Rams (1-9)

Not that I think overly highly of Marc Bulger at this point in his career, but the loss of him will hurt St. Louis in the short term as they finish off the year. I'd probably like the Rams' chances to snag a win at home against the Seahawks, but with Kyle Boller at quarterback, I just don't know how the Rams will get Seattle to do anything but stack the box to limit Steven Jackson's effectiveness. Even still, I still think the Rams are a good value as underdogs here. The Seahawks simply are too beat up and frankly not even that good at full strength, particularly away from home. Seattle hasn't won away from Qwest Field in almost a year. The good news for them I suppose is their last road win was against the Rams. Still, I'll take St. Louis here.

Washington Redskins (3-7) @ Philadelphia Eagles (6-4)

A brutal loss last weekend for the 'Skins. After holding the Cowboys scoreless for the entire game, Washington finally gave up a touchdown drive late in the 4th quarter and lost 7-6. Can the 'Skins bounce back and compete as tough this weekend against a Philly team that is desperate to get a winning streak going? The betting public sure doesn't think so. The line is 9.5 points - a fairly high line considering how tough these two teams have played each other in recent memory - and it appears most of the money is still coming down on the side of the Eagles. I'll take Philadelphia to win but not cover.

Cleveland Browns (1-9) @ Cincinnati Bengals (7-3)

Interesting game here. Can the Bengals put last week's catastrophic meltdown behind them and take care of business against the lowly Browns? For the first time in seemingly forever, the Browns offense looked good this past Sunday. Yes it was the Lions and yes they still lost, but it wouldn't surprise me if Cleveland played decently on that side of the ball again on Sunday. Cleveland kept it close against Cincinnati the first time these two teams met earlier in the season. 14 points is too high of a line for this game, but clearly Cincinnati should emerge with their 8th win of the season.

Carolina Panthers (4-6) @ New York Jets (4-6)

Both the Panthers and the Jets had their playoff hopes diminished greatly last week with losses that dropped them to 4-6. The Jets in particular are in a world of trouble and will probably need to win the remainder of their games to even have a chance. It's not happening though. Mark Sanchez has been far too sloppy with the ball for the Jets to remain competitive. With his 4 INTs against New England last week, Sanchez now has a league-leading 16 on the year and an astoundingly poor INT Rate of 6.0%. I like Carolina in this one for several reasons, but one of them being that they will have had 10 days to prepare for this one after having played on Thursday night last week. In my opinion, a great value to win outright as underdogs.

Indianapolis Colts (10-0) @ Houston Texans (5-5)

The Texans prove they're still the Texans by losing a close home game last Monday against the surging Tennessee Titans. That's two games now that kicker Kris Brown has cost Houston. But if it's not one thing, it's another with this franchise. Has been since they entered the league just over a year ago. Can they right the ship this Sunday at home against the undefeated Colts? Probably not. They've beaten Indy just once in fifteen tries. But Peyton Manning is a bit banged up so who knows. If they can somehow get him out of the game perhaps they save their season. But it's not too likely. I'll take Indianapolis to extend their domination over the Texans and remain unbeaten.

Miami Dolphins (5-5) @ Buffalo Bills (3-7)

I wrote in this column last week that I thought the Bills might take a few more chances, play a bit more 'loosely' and generally perform a bit better in the first few games under new interim coach Perry Fewell. Last week they were a bit better but still managed to find a way to lose to the Jaguars 15-18. Terrell Owens had his first big game as a BIll though with nearly 200 yards receiving in the loss. Can they take down the Dolphins at home in a critical game for Miami? I'm having a hard time on this on. I suppose I like Miami in a close one but having said that (any Curb Your Enthusiasm fans?) I like Buffalo as a good value underdog to win outright; and I'd be somewhat surprised if Miami were to cover the 3 1/2.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-9) @ Atlanta Falcons (5-5)

Do or die for the Falcons this weekend. The NFC is a jumbled mess in the middle of the pack so a win here by the Falcons and they're in plenty good shape. This team's not very good though - not physical enough on defense and Matt Ryan's enduring the dreaded sophomore slump. I like Atlanta here though.

Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4) @ San Francisco 49ers (4-6)

The debut of the spread offense this Sunday in San Francisco? So said Mike Singletary earlier in the week, though he was less candid about what form exactly the 49ers' version of the spread would look like. Color me skeptical for now. We'll learn a lot about Jacksonville this next two weeks. They first must make that very long trip from the southeast to northern California to take on a 49ers team that was emotionally flat last week during the beat down Green Bay gave them. They then travel to Indianapolis next weekend to take on the 1st place Colts. First things first though for the current #5 seed in the AFC. I think the Jags will see San Francisco's best effort on Sunday, particularly on defense. I don't see desire or maximum intensity being an issue for the second week in a row. Mike Singletary wants 'winners'. Fortunately for the Jags, I don't think San Francisco has enough offense to scare anybody. This one will hinge on San Francisco's ability to at least minimize the number of big plays (25+ yard runs) Maurice Jones-Drew has and to create a couple of turnovers to set up their offense. Quite torn on this one as well. I really want San Francisco to win, so perhaps I'm tricking myself in to thinking they have a better chance than they reall do. I guess at the end of the day I'd say I like Jacksonville to win and earn their 6th W in their past 8 games.

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) @ Baltimore Ravens (5-5)

Who knows what we'll get out of Dennis Dixon tomorrow. It's obviously storyline #1 heading in to the game. That said, this game might really hinge on the Steelers defense and whether or not they can play their finest game of the year. It sure would help if Troy Polamalu were able to go. Even still, something tells me the defense will still play very well and keep the Steelers offense right in the game. What the O will do with that opportunity remains to be seen. I sure am cheering for Dixon though. Great kid from all accounts. What a huge moment for him to get his first legitimate NFL action.

Chicago Bears (4-6) @ Minnesota Vikings (9-1)

Goodness, you'd have to think Minnesota was due for an off game one of these weeks, no? Probably not this week. Chicago's defense is pathetic. I'll take Minnesota.

Arizona Cardinals (7-3) @ Tennessee Titans (4-6)

Vegas currently has this line at 3 in favor of the home Tennessee Titans. The betting public has spoken out against that line, with it paying (-130) for the Cardinals to cover. Hmm. On the one hand, you have to acknowledge how good the Cardinals have been away from home this year. They're a perfect 5-0 with their most recent win coming last weekend in St. Louis. I love what Ken Whisenhunt's done with that program, and I like their chances to return to the NFC Championship game this year. But I actually like Tennessee in this spot to keep their tremendous momentum going for at least another week. The offense has been quite impressive for the Titans during their 4 game winning streak, but it's really the improved play of the defense that has them looking like a really scary out for any team that's got them left on their schedule and is vying for a playoff berth or positioning. It's crazy to believe, but the Titans could very well be just one game out (not including tiebreaker considerations) after this weekend if the Jags and Steelers both lose their road contests.

New England Patriots (7-3) @ New Orleans Saints (10-0)

We're running long here so I'll keep this one brief. I like the Saints to thrash New England - at least on offense. Not sure if the Saints defense will be able to confuse New England, but I think they'll be able to feed off the rocking crowd of the Super Dome and do just enough to support a great showing by Drew Brees and the explosive Saints offense.

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wow Blitz! You were a tad late this week! I just finished my online betting picks.

I took SEA on most cuz the Rams have burned me on my underdog picks all year. I was thinkn Hasleback would tear it up (-4) you point out the futility on the road and i wonder why I jumoed off the RAMS wagon this week.

EAGLES = no cover (-9.5) ?? GULP!! : (

PANTHERS = value = : )

JAX = value = I agree : )

INDY =W

MIN= (-10) W. I agree the Bears are strugglin" Purple party

CINCY= wouldnt t be nice to see them faceplant? aint happinin. : (

STEELCHAMPS= Mike tomlin pre Game speech (like do or die) Running game works opening up the play action. Dennis Dixon has 210 2 TDs 52 yards russing (i think/hope what may happen psychologicly is the team has to step up due to Ben being out, thus producing a sense of urgency? or im just a dumb ass that bets the RAMS moneyline weekly. dont know.lol

Atanta=w (-13.5)

Titans / Cards = no frickin clue

Fish / Bills. ehh Bills Why not

Saint= srcew the patriots, tear that ass up

sorry this is sloppy

20.5 hours till Kickoff = W + : ) = HERE WE GO!!

Ron Paul was Right.

by Steelchamps !! on Nov 28, 2009 11:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

hehe

sorry man! Couldn’t get to ’em this week in time. Good luck :)

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by Blitzburgh on Nov 29, 2009 12:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oooooo

Blitz gots a new avatar

Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever

by Steeler_ on Nov 29, 2009 2:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yup

from my last trip back home to CA. Heading back in a few weeks. Excited to get out of the rain for a bit.

Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)

by Blitzburgh on Nov 29, 2009 3:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If you are going to SoCal

like where I’m from then you’ll find it cold and wet lately. >North County SD< It snowed at my house yesterday for the 3rd time in 12 years

Bring a towel to the game. Black or gold or yellow. If you don't have one buy one, If you can't buy one, dye one!!!

by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 29, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn Blitz nice picture. Looks like something they would put in a picture frame before it got sold.

Any given Sunday. We've given the Bengals two Sunday's this year.

Ryan Clark aka The Hammer immediately following the game "I would give my left arm to play them again."

by svenhoek on Nov 29, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

My picks

Rams > Seahawks
Eagles > Redskins
Bengals > That 4th team from the AFC North
Panthers > Jets
Colts > Texans
Dolphins > Bills
Falcons > Bucs
Niners > Jags
Steelers > Ravens
Vikings > Bears
Cardinals > Titans

And as much as it pains me

Patriots > Saints

Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever

by Steeler_ on Nov 29, 2009 2:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

As a huge Oregon Duck and Steeler fan, here are some of my thoughts on Dixon...

The guy is a pure athlete. He has a really good arm and can make almost any throw in the pocket or outside. Early in his career his decision making skills were not the best, but when an OC came in that could help him learn to break things down, he improved tremendously.

What I know is that Dixon will not embarrass either Oregon or Pittsburgh come Sunday. He will play hard for 60 minutes. If the line breaks down, he is a threat to run or pass and can turn a broken play into something special. He will trust his athleticism sometimes too much, looking to make a big play with his legs when a throw-away would do just fine.

Rarely does he try and squeeze passes into spots the ball doesn’t belong. If Arians can keep the game plan simple, the O-line give us something in the run game, and special teams not put us in horrible situations, Dixon will make enough plays to win the game.

He’s no Big Ben. He’s not someone we would think of as a prototypical passer/QB. But he is a special athlete that can win games when needed. I have two allegiances on the field on Sunday and I will be rooting for them both as much as I can.

Go Steelers, and Go Ducks!!!

Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...

by Matt Daddy on Nov 29, 2009 3:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

thing im most impressed with re: Dixon is

That everybody I’ve talked to about him says the same thing – he’s a total student of the game. Very intellectual, smart, interesting, hard working guy.

Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)

by Blitzburgh on Nov 29, 2009 4:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He learned a lot the summer he took off to play baseball. I think it gave him perspective on what it takes to be successful. He’s always been such an athletically gifted guy that when he realized that hard work and studying the game is added to his abilities, he can do some special things… and yes I am still sore about his knee injury and not winning the BCS and Heisman…

I have never thought he was the future for any NFL team, but a guy who can make plays and works his @ss off is never a bad thing to have on a team (plus, I don’t think sitting behind Batch and Ben the last couple years has been a bad thing for him either)

Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...

by Matt Daddy on Nov 29, 2009 5:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yea

Probably learned a lot from Batch about how to be valuable to a team without taking a snap.

I’m pumped though he’s #2 now instead of Batch. Love Charlie but he’s been a total shell now for a few years.

Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)

by Blitzburgh on Nov 29, 2009 5:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Relying on athleticism when he should throw the ball away, yeah we’re used to that.

I am really pumped about this game, Arians always calls a better game when things look bad, hopefully we see Mendy getting the ball on passes, a bunch of throws to Heath and maybe even some trickery.

Throws to Mendy and Mewelde are great for this offense, and I have a good feeling about Dixon/Wallace, just a gut feeling that those two will hit it off. Probably because the other guys are so used to playing off Ben.

by Phantaskippy on Nov 29, 2009 5:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

we would be quite lucky

If Dixon is able to make it through his progressions and get to Wallace tomorrow night. I’m a touch afraid he’s going to be fixated on getting rid of the ball quickly and without taking many chances. That to me might lead to too many forced looks to Hines and Heath in the short passing game and not enough down the field to Tone and Wallace. We’ll see. I have high hopes for Dixon but this is an amazingly tall order for him.

Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)

by Blitzburgh on Nov 29, 2009 6:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

In college his best throws were the deep ball and finding the TE in routes. I would be surprised if he has picked up the ability to hit the RB out of the backfield… wasn’t really his strong point and remember he did have Jonathan Stewart back there with him.

I can definitely see him hitting Heath a lot and also finding Wallace on some deep posts. I am concerned on the timing of the short stop routes to Holmes and Ward or dumping off to MeMo out of the backfield.

Once again, if Arians keeps it pretty simple and establishes the run well, Dixon will be fine

Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...

by Matt Daddy on Nov 29, 2009 7:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Talk about pressure.

But I like what I’ve seen of Dixon and I think he’ll do OK after he gets over the initial jitters. One advantage is that nobody in the NFL really has a “book” on this guy. So it might take the Ravens 2 or 3 quarters to figure out how to defense him. Unlike Ben, though, I sure hope DD has mastered the hook slide. I don’t want to see Palko in there—even though he’s a local kid.

GO STEELERS!

by Billy52 on Nov 29, 2009 10:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Not to be a pessimist

But I find it hard to believe that Dixon is going to much done against the Ravens on the road with a newly configered O-line and a dinged up defense.

Is it impossible? No, not at all. It can be done, but it will take all of the following:
1. Dixon must be able to turn broken plays into big plays. I have no question that the Ravens are going to get decent pressure against our line and will cause some confusion on blitzes. If Dixon makes big runs instead of stupid throws this can end up being a positive.
2. Dixon has to make good reads and keep the ball away from Ed Reed. Reed is the kind of guy who makes his living jumping routes on smart experienced QBs. He can make a rookie look downright foolish. Dixon must take some shots down field for us to win, but he has to know where Reed is and what throws he can make. If he throws INT’s let’s hope they are on 50 yard bombs to Wallace instead of on crossing routes to Heath.
3. Bruce Arians has to help his young QB with his play calling. If the play calling get’s predictable it could be a bad day for the Steelers. If the play calling is too ambitious, it could be a bad day for the Steelers. Arians has to call a great game, mixing in runs, screens, short passes and the occasional long bomb.

Frankly, I have a hard time seeing all three happening and the Steelers playing a full four quarters on defense and special teams. The only thing that I think can turn this around for us is that someone spits into James Harrison’s mouth in the first quarter and he ends up with three strip sacks, a pick six and 12 special teams tackles.

Having said that I am excited for this game. It should be fun to watch, and for the first time this season, I can say that I won’t be surprised and disappointed if we lose.

If we do lose however, 6-5 may be a tougher place than we thought, with the Broncos, Ravens, Texans and Jags all looking like a serious threat to finish strong.

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 29, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I hear Ben is out

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Nov 29, 2009 11:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

news travels fast

by 1STstate bucco on Nov 29, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wut?!

No wai!

Any given Sunday. We've given the Bengals two Sunday's this year.

Ryan Clark aka The Hammer immediately following the game "I would give my left arm to play them again."

by svenhoek on Nov 29, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Uni-Brow envy got the best of him. Last seen he was wearing Clown hair and pacing the South Side with a big gash of lipstick on his forehead.

by Phantaskippy on Nov 29, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WTF is it with Indy and Houston?

Why can Indy never handle Houston? Do the Texans have some Indy staff on the team? Former players? I dont get it.

Any given Sunday. We've given the Bengals two Sunday's this year.

Ryan Clark aka The Hammer immediately following the game "I would give my left arm to play them again."

by svenhoek on Nov 29, 2009 1:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

And right after I type that, Garcon and Manning hook up for a beautiful TD to keep the Colts in it.

Any given Sunday. We've given the Bengals two Sunday's this year.

Ryan Clark aka The Hammer immediately following the game "I would give my left arm to play them again."

by svenhoek on Nov 29, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought Indy was 14-1 all-time against Houston.

Looking more and more like 14-2, though.

Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89

by wg1of5 on Nov 29, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ya but how many games have NOT come down to the wire and required Peyton Manning heroics?

Any given Sunday. We've given the Bengals two Sunday's this year.

Ryan Clark aka The Hammer immediately following the game "I would give my left arm to play them again."

by svenhoek on Nov 29, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Larry Johnson

is looking good in the cincy offense. uh oh

by 1STstate bucco on Nov 29, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

To keep things in perspective

They are playing the BROWNS

Any given Sunday. We've given the Bengals two Sunday's this year.

Ryan Clark aka The Hammer immediately following the game "I would give my left arm to play them again."

by svenhoek on Nov 29, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

tru dat

all their RB are breakin off 10+ runs

by 1STstate bucco on Nov 29, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sorta off subject...

was there a predict the score post up this week that I missed?

"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.

by kick him in the head on Nov 29, 2009 2:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If you haven't yet

go to your dashboard (at the top between ‘profile’ and ‘my blogs’) edit page settings to show 25 or 50 fanposts. should show up then. :)

"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin

by SteelFever on Nov 29, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks

I feel better now that I predicted our weekly shut out

"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.

by kick him in the head on Nov 29, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Off subject

I have no idea how I should feel about Sherlock Holmes. Should I be excited? Worried?

Any given Sunday. We've given the Bengals two Sunday's this year.

Ryan Clark aka The Hammer immediately following the game "I would give my left arm to play them again."

by svenhoek on Nov 29, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Also, why can the Browns score a TD on the Bengals while we score none?

Any given Sunday. We've given the Bengals two Sunday's this year.

Ryan Clark aka The Hammer immediately following the game "I would give my left arm to play them again."

by svenhoek on Nov 29, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Good question.

I’ll think about that and get back to you. I’m waiting for “the mountains to turn blue” lol

When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!

by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 29, 2009 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Be careful

I hear that when they do it gets as “Cold as the Rockies”

Be prepared.

Any given Sunday. We've given the Bengals two Sunday's this year.

Ryan Clark aka The Hammer immediately following the game "I would give my left arm to play them again."

by svenhoek on Nov 29, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Eddie Bauer hand warmers at the ready.

When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!

by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 29, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So…just bought a Mendenhall jersey on my way back home to Virginia today…..

Hope it brings us all good luck….

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 29, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

see if you can get it blessed

by a voo doo woman named phylus

"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.

by kick him in the head on Nov 29, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Mendenhall has broken his shoulder 100% of the time he has played against the ravens when you haven’t owned his jersey. Seems like a good purchase.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Nov 29, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1 excellent use of statistics

by acrollet on Nov 29, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Brady Quinn sucks

It’s pretty obvious that this guy has no business in the NFL. He did zip against the Bengals, who didn’t play particularly well themselves.

by Billy52 on Nov 29, 2009 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

but he got paid. sheesh. ought to be a 1 year rule before rookies can get serious money.

prolly one of the reasons why parity is going away.

by SteelersVT on Nov 29, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ravens wearing the all black jerseys tonight

Better watch out. I know they scare you

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Nov 29, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

They have awesome towels, I hear.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Nov 29, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Do they wave them front to back like hankies? The Steelers always beat teams that wave towels like the Queen.

by Phantaskippy on Nov 29, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I was worried about this game

then Dixon was announced our starter. Now I know the Steelers will win, why? Because it’s obvious that only the most ridiculous result can possibly come from the Ravens and Steelers this season.

All the buildup of this season for both teams, how bizarre and horrible it’s been, it’s all built up to this game. I’m predicting a score of 5-4 when the aliens land sometime in the second quarter.

The only possible way to counter our Dixon start is with Troy Smith. Or maybe bench Ray and play a 3-5-2 defense and run a wishbone offense. Otherwise I’m predicting a blowout with Dixon intercepting 6 passes and returning 3 for TD’s. Either that or he gets hurt and Sepulveda comes in and wins the game in the wildcat.

by Phantaskippy on Nov 29, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

haha

danny sepulveda would break ray-ray’s shoulder to make up for last year…

by acrollet on Nov 29, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Favre doing his best Ben impression there.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Nov 29, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

The chargers are destroying the chiefs. You’d almost think that the chiefs suck. Oh.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Nov 29, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If Jax loses to San Fran, and they’re getting shut out late in the 2nd, that’s a decent week with Miami and Houston also losing.

The jags getting that 2nd wc spot would be tough.

by Bug Ben on Nov 29, 2009 5:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

That's making me ill all over again

by jglo on Nov 29, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

wish i was getting az-ten game instead of min-chi

i’d really like to see how TEN is using vince young – sounds like they’re using a game plan that would work well for Dixon tonight – lots of easy reads, mixing in some option, letting him run when it’s open…

by acrollet on Nov 29, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs