View topic - PLAY-OFF GAME THREAD: Steelers vs Ravens 1-3-15

[thesteelhammer Profile]

Can the Steelers get it done without Bell?

[SoCal Stiller Profile]

While I believe Bell is the best all-around back in the game, the O-line isn't getting their due credit for the success of this offense. The holes will be there for Harris and he has the ability to make the shitbirds pay if they key on the passing game. The biggest adjustment will be picking up the blitz by soomeone other than Bell.

[Pommah Profile]

Fukkin-A Boys! Home Pittsburgh Steelers playoff game!!! Get Pumped!!!!!!

[SoCal Stiller Profile]

Bell's knee sucks, but it sure is nice going into a playoff season with Ben fully healthy for a change. I'm sure he is feeling better than last week with having the hershey squirts before the game. What the hell is going on in Pittsburgh with all the freak illness? Nearly half the Pens had the mumps and you even had one of the refs puking all over the Console energy ice last night. I'm predicting a monster game from #10 on offense and #97 on defense today.

[SoCal Stiller Profile]

Is there still rain in the forecast this evening? It's hard to relate to the weather out here.

...but there was a little frost on my windshield this morning.

[isfry Profile]

Can the Steelers get it done without Bell?

As I have said elsewhere over this week, it appears we basically got it done without Bell the first two games. I love the guy and his knee was literally my first waking thought this morning (which is a little sick) but running against the Rats has never been our strong suit (or anyone else's. for that matter.)

Pressure Less-than-average Joe and give BR7 time and we BLOW THIS GAME OUT.

[isfry Profile]

LT Eugene Monroe OUT. Rookie James Hurst to replace him. Harrison is salivating already. Yanda gets moved to RT with a rookie replacing him at RG. Look for Heyward to get pressure up the middle on Flak-O. Lot o' shuffling on the O-line for Bawl-some-more before a playoff game.

In addition, as related to the Pitt run game, Jernigan OUT at NT. Yes, N'gata is back, but after a four week vacation and nobody to spell him he may not be as effective as we've seen him. Couple that with Canty still being hobbled by an ankle, and we may see more success on the ground than I thought...after Ben puts a thirty burger on the board...

[SoCal Stiller Profile]

"after Ben puts a thirty burger on the board"

Nicely said young man. Very clever.

[Steelerssix Profile]

Is there still rain in the forecast this evening? It's hard to relate to the weather out here.

...but there was a little frost on my windshield this morning.

I have not even thought about the weather until today and it looks as though it will be raining at game time. Do not need weather to play a factor, but it looks as though it will.

[isfry Profile]

Unfortunately, if the weather helps anyone its probably them, since I expect them to lean on Forsett, while I expect the Steelers to have to lean on the air game.

[SteelBranch Profile]

Hopefully Polamalu will play like the Troy of old.....

[Steelerssix Profile]

Unfortunately, if the weather helps anyone its probably them, since I expect them to lean on Forsett, while I expect the Steelers to have to lean on the air game.

My thinking exactly when I posted about the weather. You are 2 for 3 so far so I am stickin' with ya' isfry!

[Steelerssix Profile]

Hopefully Polamalu will play like the Troy of old.....

I think it would be a miracle as I believe his best days are behind him now. But I hope I am wrong.

[SteelBranch Profile]

Hopefully Polamalu will play like the Troy of old.....

I think it would be a miracle as I believe his best days are behind him now. But I hope I am wrong.

I was thinking the same thing...but maybe he has something left in the tank for one last playoff run!

[thesteelhammer Profile]

Steelers Inactives:
#3 - QB Landry Jones
#16 - WR Lance Moore
#24 - CB Ike Taylor (#25 Brice McCain expected to start)
#26 - RB Le'Veon Bell (#40 Josh Harris expected to start)
#71 - DE Clifton Geathers
#74 - OL Chris Hubbard
#82 - TE Michael Palmer


Ravens Inactives:
#42 - CB Chris Greenwood
#56 - DE Steven Means
#60 - OT Eugene Monroe
#62 - DT Terrence Cody
#79 - DT Casey Walker
#84 - TE Phillip Supernaw
#97 - DT Timmy Jernigan

Baltimore Ravens Starting Lineup Changes:
#74 James Hurst expected to start at LT
#64 John Urschedl expected to start at RG
#73 Marshal Yanda expected to start at RT

[thesteelhammer Profile]

What kind of game Shape to you expect Ngata to be in?
How many snaps do you think he'll play?

[Steelerssix Profile]

What kind of game Shape to you expect Ngata to be in?
How many snaps do you think he'll play?

Question is will Wheaties take the place of his PEDS?

[thesteelhammer Profile]

tate with positive yards on 1st carry

[thesteelhammer Profile]

2nd play a pass to Tate.

[thesteelhammer Profile]

nice play to convert on 3rd down.

I'm surprised by tate's early role