Cincinnati at Pittsburgh - AFC North Championship (1 Viewer)

[The_Man]

The hit on Bell may likely have been a result of the ridiculous tackling rules that have would be tacklers aiming low away from the head.

Absolutely correct, thanks godell you effing moron

#HOTTAKES

 

[knowledge dropper]

Looked like Green was in shock that a pass hit him in the numbers.

 

[JaxBill]

Jene Bramel ‏@JeneBramel 8m8 minutes ago

Split second of foot in turf for Bell, with hyperextension mechanism. Impossible to say with certainty, but mechanism puts ACL, PCL at risk

 

[irish eyes]

The Steelers should have been more active trying to find a FA RB to sign to the practice squad. If Bell is out for any amount of time they now have the worst backfield in the NFL. Hands down.

You are absolutely correct

 

[fred_1_15301]

Even if the Steelers win tonight, this is a completely deflating feeling. I just don't think this team can legitimately make a run without Bell. Unreal.

Yep just crushing loss, just as bad as losing Ben. Good while it lasted.

We'll I'm not giving up until I hear Bell's status and I think they could beat the Ravens without him (not sure about the Colts). They won't be going with Archer.

 

[GoBirds]

Maybe just hyper extended and no structural damage.

 

[NE_REVIVAL]

Even if the Steelers win tonight, this is a completely deflating feeling. I just don't think this team can legitimately make a run without Bell. Unreal.

Yep just crushing loss, just as bad as losing Ben. Good while it lasted.

Devastating, I dislike the steelers, but I don't like to see any player get injured ever. Losing ur best player going into the playoffs blows chunks. I had Bell on all 4 of my playoff teams, he is awesome and its a shame.

 

[pghrob]

Is Josh Harris active tonight?

 

[Steeler]

Blake with 2 nice plays in a row against Hill.

 

[Steeler]

Blake with 2 nice plays in a row against Hill.

Then missed the tackle on the Gresham TD.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Maybe just hyper extended and no structural damage.

It didn't look like an acl to me but it's always sprained or hyperextended until the mri comes back.

 

[Steeler]

Is Josh Harris active tonight?

He's not on the inactive list that I saw.

 

[knowledge dropper]

The Bell injury took some starch out of the Steelers

 

[irish eyes]

Wow what was once an enjoyable game is turning into a nightmare

 

[renesauz]

any chance at 8 more points from Green?

 

[BobbyLayne]

huh

 

[Insein]

Is Josh Harris active tonight?

He's not on the inactive list that I saw.

He's active.

 

[BigJohn]

Lol. Bell who?

 

[The General]

oof

 

[BobbyLayne]

Good call

 

[BigJohn]

Doh.

 

[pghrob]

Tough penalty to wipe out long run, but shows the Steelers might be able to run with Harris. May give some confidence to team without Bell running the ball.

 

[irish eyes]

Could it get any worse

 

[JoeSteeler]

Could it get any worse

Yes

 

[pghrob]

Good run with yards after contact to get the first down.

 

[pghrob]

Harris almost lost that one.

 

[fred_1_15301]

If it's a hyperextended knee, is there any chance Bell could be ready by Saturday night?

 

[pghrob]

Lol. Thinking of Franco as I type about Harris running the ball.

 

[HellToupee]

stupid Pouncey pushing Ben as a blocker

 

[jurb26]

Wonder how many C can say they have a reception in the NFL?

 

[BobbyLayne]

Wow

 

[fred_1_15301]

Fake punt? Really?

 

[renesauz]

WTF was that???

 

[CGRdrJoe]

 

[knowledge dropper]

Terrible fake

 

[pghrob]

With only 3 point lead, should have pinned them deep. Terrible time to call a fake punt.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Wtf was that

 

[HellToupee]

Wing.Looked like Garo Yarpremian(sp?)

 

[JoeSteeler]

Horrible call

 

[fred_1_15301]

The Bell injury must have gotten into the heads of all of the players and the coaches. No excuse for their overall performance since the injury.

 

[steelerfan1]

well, that out did cincy's 70 yard field goal attempt call...

 

[BobbyLayne]

Wing.Looked like Garo Yarpremian(sp?)

First thing I thought of.Mike Bass 49 INT RET IIRC

ETA: Garabed Sarkis "Garo" Yepremian

 

[pghrob]

Does Tomlin really not have faith that his defense at home can't protect a 3 point lead against pop gun arm Dalton and 90 yards?

 

[knowledge dropper]

Nobody wants to play the Ravens

 

[ffldrew]

That reeked of desperation - with a 3 point lead?

Chuck Noll rolling over in his grave on that choice.

 

[irish eyes]

That's about where wing would have kicked it to anyway

 

[pghrob]

Steelers faithful in stands yell DEFENSE chant to will their team to victory.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

An ACL isn't usually a big deal nowadays, but for a player like Bell it could be (if that's what it is). Losing even a little bit of agility at his size could take away what makes him special, because he's more finesse than power. Add that to weight concerns as he can't run and keep it off and I'd be worried about a lost 2015 and a different career path than you'd expect from the guy many have as the #1 dynasty RB right now. Man injuries suck.

 

[fred_1_15301]

That's about where wing would have kicked it to anyway

Actually Wing typically only punts it about 30 yards so they had him in the perfect spot.

 

[jurb26]

Nobody wants to play the Ravens

I'd rather play Indy on the road than Balt at home.