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Does Pittsburgh Have Anything to Play For? (1 Viewer)

hawaiiankrush

hawaiiankrush

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I understand that Pittsburgh leads its division, but do they have to win to clinch? Wondering if there is any benefit to playing Steelers this week or are they going to just coast?

 
BusterTBronco said:
You're right. The Steelers got nothing to play for. The fact that they are TIED with Cleveland for the division lead with two games to go means nothing. Everybody know the Steelers got the division wrapped up! I expect Roethlisberger will only play 'bout two quarters and FWP might go for a couple of series.My advice to you: bench all your Steelers.
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:hifive:
 
I'm def going to bench Willie Parker. I'd also advise benching players on the Jaguars, Cowboys, Packers, Colts, Vikings, Giants...

there really isn't much to play for these days.

:shrug: :hifive:

 
FWP's gonna lead alot of people to titles this weekend. These guys are just looking to beat up on someone right now. Having a nice, warm dome to do it in will make it all the "Merry"ier. :hifive: Good luck, Steelers' owners.

 
After analyzing the division record, here's what I found:

1. Pittsburgh and Cleveland have the same record at 9-5.

2. Pittsburgh has not clinched its division yet.

2. Pittsburgh beat Cleveland twice--so I guess they have the tiebreaker if it came to that.

So, there is reason for Pittsburgh to keep winning as they could still lose the division title and end up being a wild card.

Anybody have a different take other than this or concur with this?

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hawaiiankrush said:
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So, there is reason for Pittsburgh to keep winning as they could still lose the division title and end up being a wild card.

Anybody have a different take other than this or concur with this?

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Pittsburgh doesn't even have a playoff spot clinched yet, of course they have incentive to win this week.
 
hawaiiankrush said:
After analyzing the division record, here's what I found:

1. Pittsburgh and Cleveland have the same record at 9-5.

2. Pittsburgh has not clinched its division yet.

2. Pittsburgh beat Cleveland twice--so I guess they have the tiebreaker if it came to that.

So, there is reason for Pittsburgh to keep winning as they could still lose the division title and end up being a wild card.

Anybody have a different take other than this or concur with this?

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You mean other than the fact that if they lose out and 1 of 3 other teams win out...they miss the playoffs entirely? Nope, you're math is correct, they got nothign to play for. Please bench all your Stillers.Edit: Nope, checked my own math. Thought for sure TEN had the tie breaker, but don't think that's true (TEN has to win out, and PIT lose out). They don't have Pit locked into a playoff spot, but I'm not seeing how with a 5-0 Division record and a 7-4 Conference record they can be bounced from the WC? For some reason I thought they were still in jeopardy from BUF and HOU as well?? Anyone see how either of those teams is still alive?

 
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Nah, even if Pittsburgh loses out and Cleveland and Tennessee win out, they'll put Pittsburgh in on reputation alone. Just like Polamalu made the Pro Bowl because of his pretty hair. :confused:

 
twitch said:
FWP's gonna lead alot of people to titles this weekend. These guys are just looking to beat up on someone right now. Having a nice, warm dome to do it in will make it all the "Merry"ier. :goodposting: Good luck, Steelers' owners.
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This could be true but how many FWP owners are still left??
 
twitch said:
FWP's gonna lead alot of people to titles this weekend. These guys are just looking to beat up on someone right now. Having a nice, warm dome to do it in will make it all the "Merry"ier. :goodposting: Good luck, Steelers' owners.
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God, I hope so. I have been sticking with Willie week in and week out, and am sticking with him again tomorrow night. I hope he has a big game. I know the Ram defense is pretty stout against the run, but am hoping he can crack the century mark again.
 
No More speculation - per ESPN "First Take":

Pitt. clinches division with a win and Cleveland loss

Pitt. clinches playoff spot with A) Tennessee loss or B) Pitt. win or tie and Tennessee tie

 
I'd liken the Steelers in the AFC to the Giants in the NFC. They're both clearly a second tier team within their conference and they've been remarkable more for inconsistency than anything else. True, the Steelers are more secure in their playoff fortunes than are the Giants, but I think both need to play better football to feel some sense of momentum in the playoffs.

 
hawaiiankrush said:
After analyzing the division record, here's what I found:

1. Pittsburgh and Cleveland have the same record at 9-5.

2. Pittsburgh has not clinched its division yet.

2. Pittsburgh beat Cleveland twice--so I guess they have the tiebreaker if it came to that.

So, there is reason for Pittsburgh to keep winning as they could still lose the division title and end up being a wild card.

Anybody have a different take other than this or concur with this?

nfl standings
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As opposed to what?
 
IndyHavoc said:
hawaiiankrush said:
After analyzing the division record, here's what I found:

1. Pittsburgh and Cleveland have the same record at 9-5.

2. Pittsburgh has not clinched its division yet.

2. Pittsburgh beat Cleveland twice--so I guess they have the tiebreaker if it came to that.

So, there is reason for Pittsburgh to keep winning as they could still lose the division title and end up being a wild card.

Anybody have a different take other than this or concur with this?

nfl standings
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You mean other than the fact that if they lose out and 1 of 3 other teams win out...they miss the playoffs entirely? Nope, you're math is correct, they got nothign to play for. Please bench all your Stillers.Edit: Nope, checked my own math. Thought for sure TEN had the tie breaker, but don't think that's true (TEN has to win out, and PIT lose out). They don't have Pit locked into a playoff spot, but I'm not seeing how with a 5-0 Division record and a 7-4 Conference record they can be bounced from the WC? For some reason I thought they were still in jeopardy from BUF and HOU as well?? Anyone see how either of those teams is still alive?
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HOU and BUF are eliminated. The only way Pitt doesn't make the playoffs is if they lose out, Cleve wins at least 1 of 2 and Tennessee wins out. Pitt has the tie-breaker on Cleve and Tennessee.
 
redman said:
I'd liken the Steelers in the AFC to the Giants in the NFC. They're both clearly a second tier team within their conference and they've been remarkable more for inconsistency than anything else. True, the Steelers are more secure in their playoff fortunes than are the Giants, but I think both need to play better football to feel some sense of momentum in the playoffs.
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I'll agree with the bolded above, but when they are on their game, they can play with anyone in the AFC, and that includes the Pats.
 
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twitch said:
FWP's gonna lead alot of people to titles this weekend. These guys are just looking to beat up on someone right now. Having a nice, warm dome to do it in will make it all the "Merry"ier. :football: Good luck, Steelers' owners.
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I have Will Witherspoon in an IDP league. I don't care if he's tackling FWP 6 yards past the LOS, as long as he's tackling FWP. I hope the Steelers ride FWP this weekend. Then I guess I'm riding Witherspoon to a title.
 
bryhamm said:
hawaiiankrush said:
After analyzing the division record, here's what I found:

1. Pittsburgh and Cleveland have the same record at 9-5.

2. Pittsburgh has not clinched its division yet.

2. Pittsburgh beat Cleveland twice--so I guess they have the tiebreaker if it came to that.

So, there is reason for Pittsburgh to keep winning as they could still lose the division title and end up being a wild card.

Anybody have a different take other than this or concur with this?

nfl standings
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As opposed to what?
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As opposed to your obnoxious comment. Believe DAT. :football:
 
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