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Pre-Game Thread - San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers (1 Viewer)
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Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
My first guess at the lines:
SD +7.5
O/U 39
SD +7.5
O/U 39
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
It was a great game the first time around. It should be this time around as well. Let it snow baby!!!
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
First lines are up already:SD +5.5 or 6O/U 39
(unwelcomed)GUEST
Footballguy
SD takes a serious beat down in this game, Pitt will manhandle them.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Well that's unbiased.
Gold Plated Nails
Footballguy
Pitt beat them 11-10 about 2 months ago. SD is playing much better now. SD may lose, but nothing is pointing to a manhandling to me
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
SD hasnt been manhandled all season long.Another close tight game into the 4th quarter.
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Pittsburgh will beat them pretty easily IMO...
Pitt 27 San Diego 14
I would lay the piint under 7 until that line moves and it will...probably in the 8-9 range by the time the game starts.
Pitt 27 San Diego 14
I would lay the piint under 7 until that line moves and it will...probably in the 8-9 range by the time the game starts.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I'll be happy to give action to any SD fans today...I'll lay the 5.5 with Pitt...PM me if you want.
(unwelcomed)GUEST
Footballguy
They haven't played a real defense outside in the weather either. The Chargers take a beating in this game, whether it be by only 10 pts, they still take a beat down. Pittsburgh can hand u an azzwoopin and keep the score respectable...that's what i expect next weekend. Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh for the AFC Championship, they will try to kill each other. The entire country will be bored out of their minds, true D fans will enjoy one of the best Defensive struggles in ages, and these guys will literally attempt to decapitate each other.
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Just like they beat them easily the first time, when Pitt needed a FG with less than 30 ticks remaining to win by one?What do you see differently this time MOP? As a Charger fan, I can tell you that our offense and defense are playing MUCH better than they were playing when these two met a couple months ago.
Riffraff
Footballguy
Some info regarding that 27-14 prediction:
PIT has won by double digits 6 times (21, 4, 3, 5, 28, 17, 1, 17, 23, 7, 4, 31).
Only 1 of them (NE) was against a team with a winning record (2 were against 8-8 teams).
PIT has scored 20 or fewer points 8 times. PIT has allowed 20 or fewer points 12 times.
PIT has scored 30 or more points 4 times.
Chargers have not lost by double digits yet (2, 1, 7, 9, 5, 1, 3, 6).
You are saying PIT will hand them the beat down of the year.
SD has scored 20 or fewer points 6 times. SD has allowed 20 or fewer points 5 times.
SD has scored 30 or more points 7 times.
Lots of people make it sound like the Chargers have played absolutely awful all year.
PIT has to keep the game low scoring. SD wants a shootout.
PIT has won by double digits 6 times (21, 4, 3, 5, 28, 17, 1, 17, 23, 7, 4, 31).
Only 1 of them (NE) was against a team with a winning record (2 were against 8-8 teams).
PIT has scored 20 or fewer points 8 times. PIT has allowed 20 or fewer points 12 times.
PIT has scored 30 or more points 4 times.
Chargers have not lost by double digits yet (2, 1, 7, 9, 5, 1, 3, 6).
You are saying PIT will hand them the beat down of the year.
SD has scored 20 or fewer points 6 times. SD has allowed 20 or fewer points 5 times.
SD has scored 30 or more points 7 times.
Lots of people make it sound like the Chargers have played absolutely awful all year.
PIT has to keep the game low scoring. SD wants a shootout.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
LOLthey lost by 1 point in Pitt earlier this season and it was snowing and cold. So ya might wanna check the facts
Black&Gold
Footballguy
I didn't want to play the Chargers. I would have rather played the Colts or Dolphins. I think we'll win, but it'll be close.
Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
The NFL admitted they screwed up. This game was a 8 point victory, not a 1-point win.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
As aPitt beat them 11-10 about 2 months ago. SD is playing much better now. SD may lose, but nothing is pointing to a manhandling to me
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jonessed
Footballguy
Cool. Looks like we get that Denver game back then.
Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
You can have it. My only point is someone attempted to say that this game was a last second grasped-from-the-jaws of defeat victory by the Steelers and while close, it wasn't as close as that. Its going to be a good game, no need to go revising history.
steelerfan1
Footballguy
steelers get blown out in this game as sproles rushes for over 100.....
E-A-G-L-E-S
Footballguy
How is Big Ben doing after his concussion? Does he know what day it is, will he be ok to go?
timschochet
Footballguy
Perhaps my worst memory as a Steeler fan was the last time these two teams met in the playoffs. Stan Humphries throwing the long bomb to Tony Martin...that was a very tough loss at the time. Like then, the Chargers are a tough team that deserves more respect than they're getting.
The Steelers offense actually moved the ball well in the first game, but probably had their worst red zone effort of the year, which was why the score was so close: field goals instead of touchdowns. Hopefully they can correct that in the second game. As for the Chargers offense, I am not afraid of any offense in the NFL- our defense is too dominant. But we need to score some points to avoid a close game where anyone could win with one or two big plays.
The Steelers offense actually moved the ball well in the first game, but probably had their worst red zone effort of the year, which was why the score was so close: field goals instead of touchdowns. Hopefully they can correct that in the second game. As for the Chargers offense, I am not afraid of any offense in the NFL- our defense is too dominant. But we need to score some points to avoid a close game where anyone could win with one or two big plays.
E-A-G-L-E-S
Footballguy
What a play that was. The should have them on the sidelines this game for good luck
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
It wasn't? The Chargers were ahead with 20 seconds left. Reed kicked a FG to put the Steelers up 11-10 with 15 seconds left.The Steelers TD that was wiped out was a fumble return after the Chargers had lateraled like 5 times. You're suggesting that 11-10 doesn't indicate the actual closeness of the game, and that 18-10 was more representative?
Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
yes.
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Based on the stats in that game, yes 18-10 was more representative. The Chargers made plays when they had to but the Steelers outgained them by a significant margin. I believe they also won the turnover battle. The reason the game was so close on the scoreboard was because of the difference in penalties."Agree to disagree." [/ronburgundy]
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tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Red Zone defense was also a reason the score was close on the scoreboard.Based on the stats in that game, yes 18-10 was more representative. The Chargers made plays when they had to but the Steelers outgained them by a significant margin. I believe they also won the turnover battle. The reason the game was so close on the scoreboard was because of the difference in penalties."Agree to disagree." [/ronburgundy]
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Exactly. Thats why I said the Chargers made the plays when they had to. However, the Steelers were able to move the ball on the Chargers and for the most part shut their offense down. They also won the turnover battle. If that happens again, I like the Steelers chances.tommyGunZ said:Red Zone defense was also a reason the score was close on the scoreboard.fred_1_15301 said:Based on the stats in that game, yes 18-10 was more representative. The Chargers made plays when they had to but the Steelers outgained them by a significant margin. I believe they also won the turnover battle. The reason the game was so close on the scoreboard was because of the difference in penalties.tommyGunZ said:Idiot Boxer said:
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Sounds strange but the guy I fear is the Charger punter!steelerfan1 said:
Die
Footballguy
This is one of those games where if the Steelers score x amount of points, its an autowin. The Chargers only hope to win this game is if they keep the score really low and then steal it. I think x is 15. If the Steelers get over two touchdowns I don't think the Chargers can win unless their defense scores. The Chargers are going to have to harass Roethlisberger into making mistakes. But, I just don't see it. Steelers should win easily.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Die
Footballguy
He does. In fact, a common theme of the Steelers 4 losses this year was Ben played poorly. I don't know if the Chargers can do it. In that first meeting, Ben was sacked 4 times on a sloppy field with snow flurries and Ben still had a pretty good day.
Mr. Brownstone
Footballguy
I think you can throw that out during the postseason.
Great stuff.San Diego +Ptsand Over 39Final Score 23-20 ChargersRiffraff said:Some info regarding that 27-14 predictionIT has won by double digits 6 times (21, 4, 3, 5, 28, 17, 1, 17, 23, 7, 4, 31).Only 1 of them (NE) was against a team with a winning record (2 were against 8-8 teams).PIT has scored 20 or fewer points 8 times. PIT has allowed 20 or fewer points 12 times.PIT has scored 30 or more points 4 times.Chargers have not lost by double digits yet (2, 1, 7, 9, 5, 1, 3, 6).You are saying PIT will hand them the beat down of the year.SD has scored 20 or fewer points 6 times. SD has allowed 20 or fewer points 5 times.SD has scored 30 or more points 7 times.Lots of people make it sound like the Chargers have played absolutely awful all year.PIT has to keep the game low scoring. SD wants a shootout.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I don't think so. The Steelers are ranked #1 against the pass. If SD comes out throwing they could get themselves in trouble.Sproles is really good, better than Tomlinson has been this season, and SD has the best punter in the business. Unless SD falls behind early their best best is to stay patient and win the game with field position.Riffraff said:
Mr. PadresLakers
Footballguy
Funny because the Colts just lost despite out gaining and winning the turnover battle against the Chargers.Exactly. Thats why I said the Chargers made the plays when they had to. However, the Steelers were able to move the ball on the Chargers and for the most part shut their offense down. They also won the turnover battle. If that happens again, I like the Steelers chances.tommyGunZ said:Red Zone defense was also a reason the score was close on the scoreboard.fred_1_15301 said:Based on the stats in that game, yes 18-10 was more representative. The Chargers made plays when they had to but the Steelers outgained them by a significant margin. I believe they also won the turnover battle. The reason the game was so close on the scoreboard was because of the difference in penalties.tommyGunZ said:Idiot Boxer said:
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Whats your point? I already admitted that the Chargers made the plays when they had to (except at the end of the game). Usually, when a team dominates in yards, time of possession and turnovers, they win the game. Of course, there are exceptions. I would be completely naive to think that the Steelers are going to win this one running away. It's going to be a good game.Funny because the Colts just lost despite out gaining and winning the turnover battle against the Chargers.Exactly. Thats why I said the Chargers made the plays when they had to. However, the Steelers were able to move the ball on the Chargers and for the most part shut their offense down. They also won the turnover battle. If that happens again, I like the Steelers chances.tommyGunZ said:Red Zone defense was also a reason the score was close on the scoreboard.fred_1_15301 said:Based on the stats in that game, yes 18-10 was more representative. The Chargers made plays when they had to but the Steelers outgained them by a significant margin. I believe they also won the turnover battle. The reason the game was so close on the scoreboard was because of the difference in penalties.tommyGunZ said:Idiot Boxer said:"Agree to disagree." [/ronburgundy]
The Chargers are ranked #1 in passing offense. If PIT comes out having to defend the pass they could get themselves in trouble.
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Godsbrother
Footballguy
Not to quibble but the Chargers are ranked #7 in passing and didn't play very many tough defenses along the way. In their meeting earlier this season SD had 152 net yards passing with 2 interceptions and 0 passing TDs.The Chargers best shot at winning this game is to play it fairly conservatively and try to control the clock with running & safe short passes and field position with their outstanding punter. If they try and make it a shootout I think they'll lose.The Chargers are ranked #1 in passing offense. If PIT comes out having to defend the pass they could get themselves in trouble.
Just my opinion but I bet that SD agrees with me and doesn't start chucking the ball downfield unless they get behind.
They're #1 on any kind of a "per attempt" basis instead of a "per game" basis.Not to quibble but the Chargers are ranked #7 in passing and didn't play very many tough defenses along the way.The Chargers are ranked #1 in passing offense. If PIT comes out having to defend the pass they could get themselves in trouble.
thesurfshop19
Footballguy
Aren't the Steelers also #1 in rushing defense?
If that's the case, I think you play to your strength if you're the Chargers, knowing that either way, moving the ball will be tough.
If that's the case, I think you play to your strength if you're the Chargers, knowing that either way, moving the ball will be tough.
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