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After an emotion-filled win over Cleveland, the Steelers look to really roll at the half-way point of their season if they could just exorcise demons against a bitter rival in a tough place to play. If you want to know how my emotions fluctuated throughout the day, keep on reading.
Nonetheless, a simple reminder, a knee jerk reaction is an immediate and unthinking, emotional reaction. It’s basically shooting first and apologizing later. I can safely say that’s a true definition of your’s truly and a good lot of Steeler Nation. Here’s my real-time reactions during the Steelers’ most recent quest for redemption.
Quarter 1
- .They need to get off of the field without yielding points on this first drive.
- Burnett was way out of position on the first down to Andrews.
- Even though the Ravens recovered, the botched handoff from Lamar Jackson could neutralize him going forward.
- Tuitt’s sack won’t count. He was offsides.
- They are bringing pressure and it’s their best bet to make a difference.
- I like Ben’s “stronger then hate” shoes. Nice tribute.
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- If they can get Conner going early, it will help set up the pass.
- I wonder if Big Ben sees TSizzle in his dreams.
- Not a fan of runs on third and long.
- That pooch punt was Berry-like. I’d rather them had gone for it.
- I’m glad Kay Jewelers allowed me to miss a big Raven gain.
- Hilton May be 5’9”, but he plays huge.
- Holding them to three is huge.
- James Washington needs a catch bad, but that was no way the rookie’s fault.
- Gotta love “Toe Tap Tony”.
- I’d love to see a TD here, but one to No. 13 would be awesome.
- Thought that was going to be a pick six.
- Pretty touchdown for James Conner. Nice assist by the Vanimal.
- AB’s finger needs to be okay.
Quarter 2
- A good First Quarter for Pittsburgh. Need to keep it going.
- They seem better prepared for Jackson this time.
- A short pass third and long by BMore, glad to see another fan base shake their heads in disbelief.
- Washington is emerging.
- The line really won that first down. Good hole for JC.
- They aren’t going for it. Just looking to draw a penalty.
- Glad I was wrong.
- Love that drive. Love AB getting involved.
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- Was surprised they called that on Edmunds.
- That really could have been a roughing call. Ben got walloped by Onwuasor.
- Really missed an opportunity on that drive. JuJu can’t drop those.
- The Steelers need to keep them pointless up to the half.
- Bud Dupree was definitely held there.
- No worries. Vance was down.
- Good half.
Quarter 3
- A head shot is not equal to a hold.
- JuJu got crushed.
- Good blitz pick up by the Steelers.
- With JuJu out, switcher and Washington you can come up big.
- ABC. AB=Clutch.
- Good to see No. 19 back.
- A touchdown here could be a killer.
- I love when my predictions are wrong. Conner is closing in on the century mark.
- Amazing drive. That’s where deferring works perfectly.
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- Well looks like the prediction on Boswell’s being back was wrong.
- These teams are getting real chippy with each other now.
- It’s a shame that pick is getting negated. That could have really squashed the Ravens.
- With the lead only seven, the Steelers are approaching the danger zone.
- Bud Dupree has really come alive. He’s becoming an asset.
Quarter 4
- Third and 23. Gotta stop them here.
- Should have had good field position, but the field just got flipped big time.
- They need a clock-killing drive here.
- Offensive PI. This officiating crew is awful.
- Josh Dobbs. Wow!!!
- Ben is a cowboy. Damaged, dinged but always rides.
- The Outlaw steals the show. I love Jesse James.
- Boswell needs to rebound here.
- And he does. Nice!
- Tomlin has these guys feeling it. He deserves more credit.
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- Davis is having another nice game.
- TJ Watt just decimated Crabtree. Lucky that play didn’t net a first down.
- 5:23 left. Need to go to clock drain mode while remaining aggressive.
- Matt Feiler has really worked his way well on this line.
- Four 100-yard games in a row for Conner. Wow!
- Huge third down.
- AB is a huge player.
- So is Ben and JuJu.
- They need to convert again on third down to ice this game.
- That was a coverage sack. Smart by Ben to take it.
- :57 seconds. Never easy.
- Coty needs to catch those. Nice game by him though.
- Nix got blocked in the back. Not called. Really?
- Tuitt has really come alive.
- Dupree...Oh no!
- Great team win. But better yet, a complete game.
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So...now as I replay the game more and more in my head, my perceptions and maybe my prescriptions will alter. But for now, you just got a glimpse of the first thoughts that popped in my mind while I was watching this game. Feel free to get your knee jerks on in the comments section.