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**Steelers at Bengals** (-3, 47) 1:00 (1 Viewer)
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FarFromHome
Footballguy
Burrow gonna have over 40 passing attempts. The game is in his hands. At home. Give me Bengals in a close one.
Bengals 27
Steelers 24
Bengals 27
Steelers 24
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
If the Bengals are watching film at all, they wouldnt ask Burrow to throw it 40 times. Plays right into Pittsburgh's strength (the pass rush). Their OL isnt that great, and the Steelers will plant him a bunch if they do that. That means more chances for turnovers.
Bengals throw it 40+ times? Steelers are likely getting a W. Bengals show more balance/skew toward the run? Theyll have a much easier time winning the game.
The Steelers defense still has issues vs the run, and tackling in general. Burrow is rad, and they'll need him to hit plays to win, but if they want to be smart about it theyre going to use Brown liberallyThe Steelers defense still has issues vs the run, and tackling in general. Burrow is rad, and they'll need him to hit plays to win, but if they want to be smart about it theyre going to use Brown liberally to set up deep shots to Higgins/Chase. to set up deep shots to Higgins/Chase.
The rub is their D sorta stinks and may fall behind early, sooo...
Steelers 27
Bengals 21
Bengals throw it 40+ times? Steelers are likely getting a W. Bengals show more balance/skew toward the run? Theyll have a much easier time winning the game.
The Steelers defense still has issues vs the run, and tackling in general. Burrow is rad, and they'll need him to hit plays to win, but if they want to be smart about it theyre going to use Brown liberallyThe Steelers defense still has issues vs the run, and tackling in general. Burrow is rad, and they'll need him to hit plays to win, but if they want to be smart about it theyre going to use Brown liberally to set up deep shots to Higgins/Chase. to set up deep shots to Higgins/Chase.
The rub is their D sorta stinks and may fall behind early, sooo...
Steelers 27
Bengals 21
FarFromHome
Footballguy
To be fair the Steelers are 25th in the league in sacks. I'm also not debating them being one of the better teams against the pass, but have you looked at the list of QBs they played this year? Even so, 16th in passing yards allowed a game and 4th in rushing yards a game allowed. Seems like they stop the run just fine. Imo
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Feels like this is the Bengals season on the line here. I think they show up in a big way, especially coming off the bye.
For the Steelers, I think this is a George Pickens game. Bengals have issues letting WRs get deep, and that's his and Wilson's game.
For the Bengals, I think they matchup perfectly against the Steelers overrated D. I think Burrow has a big game and takes everyone with him. Chase, Higgins, even Brown.
Bengals-31
Steelers-17
For the Steelers, I think this is a George Pickens game. Bengals have issues letting WRs get deep, and that's his and Wilson's game.
For the Bengals, I think they matchup perfectly against the Steelers overrated D. I think Burrow has a big game and takes everyone with him. Chase, Higgins, even Brown.
Bengals-31
Steelers-17
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Bengals coming off a BYE week and home, finally everyone on offense is healthy... but how do you give the Steelers points? Cinny always finds ways to keep a team in the game.
Steelers coming off that loss and had a few extra days to prep themselves are going to be dangerous and I don't see anyway this game ends in less than a FG
Take the Steelers +3
Steelers coming off that loss and had a few extra days to prep themselves are going to be dangerous and I don't see anyway this game ends in less than a FG
Take the Steelers +3
TampaMike19
Footballguy
High scoring over under and the line looks more like a pick'em line to me. Might come down to a game winning field goal where Pittsburgh has had the better kicker lately.
Can also see a Pittsburgh defensiving showing that is poor but somehow gets a TD on 6 points.
That said, I think it's Cincy 27 Pitt 23
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I think Russell Wilson needs to step up against what has been a bad Bengals defense. If the Steelers offense struggles in the red zone again, this team isn’t going anywhere
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Doesn't it always feel like the Bengals season is on the line? Annoying how slow starts are becoming an annual thing for them.
The strength on strength part of the matchup - Bengals offense v Steelers defense - is obviously fascinating. But I think this comes down to whether the Steelers offense or the Bengals defense is the weak link of the game.
The strength on strength part of the matchup - Bengals offense v Steelers defense - is obviously fascinating. But I think this comes down to whether the Steelers offense or the Bengals defense is the weak link of the game.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I think the Bengals take this one and put some pressure on the Steelers playoff bid (which right now on paper looks like a given). 10 wins is nearly lock to make the playoffs in the AFC. Steelers need to win 2 out of 6 to get there. If they can’t do that, well then I think we all know that they were frauds to begin with.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
On the Steelers ML for this one.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
It's the Bengals defense IMO
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
That looked like the Bengals defender threw Pickens down by the helmet. No call and pick 6 for the Bengals.
Runkle
Footballguy
Sure?
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I don’t either. That was blatant. But the Russ haters will be out in full force.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
I guess if they are allowed to push down WRs that does change things.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Just saw the replay and that was utter BS. Such a horrible missed call by the refs directly gives Bengals control of the game.
The_Man
Footballguy
lol
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Pickens ATTD 
Would love to know what Tomlin said to him on the sideline.
Would love to know what Tomlin said to him on the sideline.
rockaction
Footballguy
Najee just stopped running. Hurt. That was awkward and weird.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Steelers answer back quickly. Offense looking good on first 2 drives (sans the bogus pick 6).
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I’m hoping he was just out of breath. He had a very active drive.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Glad they let Chase take that in too. This is a fun one!
rockaction
Footballguy
He was squatting on the sidelines way too long for that to be totally normal. Maybe winded, but that looked more serious. Be interested to see what happens from here on out.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Yup Najee not in on this drive
chad in Indy
Footballguy
How is Patterson getting the nod over Warren?
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Idiotic penalty by Pickens
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Have you met Arthur Smith?
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
That route was a thing of beauty by Austin. Wish we could see that more consistently.
belljr
Footballguy
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Bengals D is a sieve. The Steelers D may be as well. 
irish eyes
Footballguy
They look completely disinterested on defense.Bengals D is a sieve. The Steelers D may be as well.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Porter is so grabby. He could probably be called for holding every play.
timschochet
Footballguy
He’s one of those guys who will test the ref every game. The more the ref lets him do, the more he will try to get away with. Revis was like that.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Porter is such a liability back there. No need for him to do that.
crushedspirit
Footballguy
Joey "grabs" doing his thing
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
This game is a waste. Steelers aren’t going anywhere.
