2019 Steelers discussion (suburban, winter, adults)

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by Independentthinking83

Duck Hodges is starting to leak oil. His first drive was very shaky. Threw an interception and could’ve had another pick on a previous throw.

Not making any predictions. Buffalo should win. Hard to imagine the Steelers in the playoffs with Hodges or Rudolph at QB

Why no predictions? Most everyone talks a big game but doesn’t make predictions.

They hold the tiebreaker over the Titans and there aren’t any other AFC teams close.

Almost assured they play the WC game in a rematch with the Bills.

[Independentthinking83]

Originally Posted by erieguy

Why no predictions? Most everyone talks a big game but doesn’t make predictions.

They hold the tiebreaker over the Titans and there aren’t any other AFC teams close.

Almost assured they play the WC game in a rematch with the Bills.

I think they lose this game and drop the final two 8-8 record. No playoffs.

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by Independentthinking83

I think they lose this game and drop the final two 8-8 record. No playoffs.

If the Ravens haven’t clinched home field by the time we play them, we’re going to lose against them. Losing to the Jets would be pitiful.

Even so, if we go 8-8 we still have the WC spot over the Titans if they go 8-8 which with their schedule is highly unlikely, and the Raiders and Browns are both 6-8 right now.

[erieguy]

Awesome. Conner actually making it into the 3rd quarter and making plays.

[Independentthinking83]

Originally Posted by erieguy

If the Ravens haven’t clinched home field by the time we play them, we’re going to lose against them. Losing to the Jets would be pitiful.

Even so, if we go 8-8 we still have the WC spot over the Titans if they go 8-8 which with their schedule is highly unlikely, and the Raiders and Browns are both 6-8 right now.

It’s amazing to me how bad the AFC really is. Even watching Buffalo, they don’t impress me either. So it’s possible the Steelers win this game and make it. But man just lousy football being played. Too many teams and not enough good players.

Originally Posted by erieguy

Awesome. Conner actually making it into the 3rd quarter and making plays.

Amazing isn’t it.

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by Independentthinking83

It’s amazing to me how bad the AFC really is. Even watching Buffalo, they don’t impress me either. So it’s possible the Steelers win this game and make it. But man just lousy football being played. Too many teams and not enough good players.



Amazing isn’t it.

[Independentthinking83 =Independentthinking83;56872538]I think they lose this game and drop the final two 8-8 record. No playoffs.[/quote]

So why now are you saying it’s possible?

[Independentthinking83]

Originally Posted by erieguy

So why now are you saying it’s possible?

The fact the bills are a turnover machine this game. Another big run by a bills back. Fumble and recovery by Steelers. I thought they would come out with more fire. Win and your in. No intensity or urgency for the bills

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by Independentthinking83

The fact the bills are a turnover machine this game. Another big run by a bills back. Fumble and recovery by Steelers. I thought they would come out with more fire. Win and your in. No intensity or urgency for the bills

Stillers have the most takeaways and interceptions in the league.

It’s a prime time game at home. That’s a huge advantage for the Stillers. I like the +1.5 points for the Bills.

Bills are already, just not technically in for the WC game.

Independentthinking83 =Independentthinking83;56872538]I think they lose this game and drop the final two 8-8 record. No playoffs.[/quote]

So why now are you saying it’s possible?

[Independentthinking83]

Originally Posted by erieguy

Stillers have the most takeaways and interceptions in the league.

It’s a prime time game at home. That’s a huge advantage for the Stillers. I like the +1.5 points for the Bills.

Bills are already, just not technically in for the WC game.

Independentthinking83 =Independentthinking83;56872538]I think they lose this game and drop the final two 8-8 record. No playoffs.

So why now are you saying it’s possible?[/quote]

It doesn’t matter because the Steelers lost just like I predicted they would. The bills didn’t play great either. Almost gave them the game. Duck was exploited for being a practice squad QB. It’s gonna be hard to get to 10 wins. Next two games are pretty much must win now.

Do you go back to Rudolph or keep Hodges in there? 4 ints would be enough to make a change. I don’t think they can win the last two games with Duck in there.

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by Independentthinking83

So why now are you saying it’s possible?

It doesn’t matter because the Steelers lost just like I predicted they would. The bills didn’t play great either. Almost gave them the game. Duck was exploited for being a practice squad QB. It’s gonna be hard to get to 10 wins. Next two games are pretty much must win now.

Do you go back to Rudolph or keep Hodges in there? 4 ints would be enough to make a change. I don’t think they can win the last two games with Duck in there.[/quote]
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It does matter. Even at 8-8 the Stillers are still the front runner for the WC.

Of course you keep Hodges in there. The Bills are just a better team than the Stillers.