Week 13: Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3)

• dave

  Pitt is the worst matchup in the AFC for the Bengals. No JJo and now Hall to match up with their speed at WR and no Shipley to counterattack the Pitt blitz. Dunlap is out again so they lose their best shot at getting to Ben.
  
  I think this could be the week Cincy takes a step back. They ran out of gas in 2009 and I'm afraid it will happen again.
• osu45804

  

  Ben Roethlisberger says if he had a vote for Rookie of the Year, he'd give it to Dalton
  
  http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20111130/SPT02/311300206/Big-Ben-Dalton-rookie-year?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7C
• dave

  Not surprising he would pick a guy that plays similar to the way Ben did early in his career. I think Dalton and Green will split votes and either Newton or Miller (if Denver wins a couple more games) will win ROY
• Non

  

  I don't think Cincinnati matches up as well defensively vs. the Steelers offense as they do against other teams.
  
  I though the first game the Steelers had a lot open for the taking. Particularly in the first half. If they don't get to Ben he can light em up.
  
  That said, Dalton has shown the past few weeks he can rally the team and engineer some clutch drives, if they fall behind. I don't think the Steelers can pull away from Cincy because of this.
  
  If the Steelers win by 10, for example, it will probably be a game where it's only three points until very late and maybe they get a pick six to seal it. Other than that, it will be close.
• Non

  

  Both Polamalu and Woodley practiced Thursday.
  
  I'd say Polamalu, Harrison and Woodley are the Steelers three best impact players on defense and they may have all three in the lineup for the first time since Week 4.
  
  Will that make a difference? It might.
• slcoach

  dave;996891 wrote:Not surprising he would pick a guy that plays similar to the way Ben did early in his career. I think Dalton and Green will split votes and either Newton or Miller (if Denver wins a couple more games) will win ROY

  Well there are two separate awards. One for offense and one for defense so Miller is not in this conversation. Newton will win it because of his numbers and effect on the way the media is now looking at the Panthers. I think Andy is the most valuable rookie at this point, but that is not the award.
  
  I think for the Bengals to win this one, the 3rd down defense will have to be better. They did a good job getting to Big Ben in the first matchup (5 Sacks) but gave up too many big 3rd down conversions. Should be interesting.
• THE4RINGZ

  

  The Steelers D has also been horrific on third down.
• osu45804

  

  Bengals Injury report is like half the defense...smh
• Ironman92

  

  vbookie thread up.....vote pleaz
• sportchampps

  I'll say steelers 24-20 but I hope the bengals can pull it out
• redstreak one

  

  Bengals need to get to Ben early and often. Calling the upset, Who Dey!
• osu45804

  

  #bengals inactives CB Nate Clements, LB Dontay Moch, OG Clint Boling, TE Donald Lee, WR Ryan Whalen, DT Pat Sims, DE Carlos Dunlap
  
  The list would be shorter if were who is NOT hurt on the defense...smh
• killer_ewok

  

  Larry Foote out for today's game but Lamarr Woodley and Troy Polamalu are active. Good to see Woodley is back. Stevenson Sylvester is also active.
• jordo212000

  

  I'd say I have to pick Pittsburgh today.
• Firad

  

  Go Bengals! Who Dey!
• Ironman92

  

  I have to stay in control this game.
  
  Dear Lord, I know there are a zillion more important things to deal with in the great world of yours....but could you please let today's touchdowns be obvious, the refereeing good and fair and for the game to have little doubt and for Phil Simms to not talk until 4:30 pm.
  
  Thanks You...in Jesus name we pray...Amen
• chicago510

  

  Troy Polamalu does not give a shit about concussions lol.
• Ironman92

  

  chicago510;1000501 wrote:Troy Polamalu does not give a shit about concussions lol.

  
  Outside of who he plays for, if you like football you should like Polamalu.
• Ironman92

  

  Arians 1
• chicago510

  

  Ironman92;1000504 wrote:Outside of who he plays for, if you like football you should like Polamalu.

  I do like him, but as someone in the medical field, I worry about him sometimes haha.
• Ironman92

  

  Ironman92;1000505 wrote:Arians 1

  
  Hope this number stays under 20
• Ironman92

  

  chicago510;1000507 wrote:I do like him, but as someone in the medical field, I worry about him sometimes haha.

  
  Oh, I do to. Whenever he walks away I'll be on his side.
• chicago510

  

  AJ Green is a monster. Unfair.
• Ironman92

  

  No rush and no coverage.
• Ironman92

  

  Simpson is a dumbass and Taylor is overrated.