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#5 Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) @ #4 Denver Broncos (8-8)

  • killer_ewok
    Non;1034195 wrote:Tomlin said Mendenhall could have torn ACL

    Steelers may need to pick up a running back

    only Redman and Clay if Moore can't play

    Shit.
  • ts1227
    Non;1034197 wrote:NBC has both Saturday games...one at 4:30 and one at 8 p.m.

    CBS and Fox each have a game on Sunday

    both conferences can't play on the same day

    I think NBC gets first dibs on the primetime game, but I could be wrong about that
    If NBC gets dibs, they will only consider PIT if NYG wins tonight, IMO. If DAL wins, no one will displace them as their pick, even Jesus vs. a massive fanbase.
  • Skyhook79
    Mulva;1034198 wrote:That's not a legitimate reason for why it should be done. That's just saying it's the rule because it's the rule.
    So why do they kick off from the 35 yd line now?
  • dazedconfused
    Non;1034197 wrote:NBC has both Saturday games...one at 4:30 and one at 8 p.m.

    CBS and Fox each have a game on Sunday

    both conferences can't play on the same day

    I think NBC gets first dibs on the primetime game, but I could be wrong about that
    for wildcard weekend, i'm pretty sure they have their choice of nfc teams for the primetime game this year (jets/colts was nbc's primetime game last year for wildcard weekend and falcons/packers was fox's primetime game for the divisional round). i'd imagine steelers/broncos will be the 430 game on sunday
  • Non
    ts1227;1034201 wrote:If NBC gets dibs, they will only consider PIT if NYG wins tonight, IMO. If DAL wins, no one will displace them as their pick, even Jesus vs. a massive fanbase.
    True. Detroit/New Orleans and Pittsburgh/Denver are intriguing options but Dallas probably trumps all for Saturday primetime.

    I'm wondering though if they have to make that decision before the Dallas/Giants game is decided. The Giants are still a decent pick for primetime but not automatic like Dallas usually is.
  • ts1227
    dazedconfused;1034210 wrote:for wildcard weekend, i'm pretty sure they have their choice of nfc teams for the primetime game this year (jets/colts was nbc's primetime game last year for wildcard weekend and falcons/packers was fox's primetime game for the divisional round). i'd imagine steelers/broncos will be the 430 game on sunday
    4:00 on CBS Sunday with Nantz/Simms beats Saturday afternoon (no one is home) with NBC's backup announce crew of Tom Hammond and Mike Mayock. Better day, network, and crew.

    Stick CIN/HOU with the shit slot and network, especially if the NFC goes Sat. night.
  • Mulva
    Skyhook79;1034202 wrote:So why do they kick off from the 35 yd line now?
    To reduce injuries caused by kickoff collisions by increasing the number of touchbacks. I'm not a fan of that rule either, but if the evidence over the next few years shows that kickoff related injuries are significantly down I couldn't argue against the legitimacy of it.

    But I'll always argue against an 8-8 team hosting a 12-4 team. I think the Steelers will win anyway though. Denver sucks.
  • Non
    dazedconfused;1034210 wrote:for wildcard weekend, i'm pretty sure they have their choice of nfc teams for the primetime game this year (jets/colts was nbc's primetime game last year for wildcard weekend and falcons/packers was fox's primetime game for the divisional round). i'd imagine steelers/broncos will be the 430 game on sunday
    You might be right about that. I know for the divisional round it rotates so CBS will have the primetime game on Saturday, either at Baltimore or at New England.

    Wasn't sure if NBC had to rotate between AFC and NFC each year.

    It seems like the first wild card is generally the worst so maybe NBC picks one and then after CBS and Fox decide Sunday, NBC gets the last one that's left.

    The last one should be Cincinnati at Houston. So if Pittsburgh is not Saturday night they'll be Sunday at 4:30
  • Skyhook79
    Mulva;1034219 wrote:
    But I'll always argue against an 8-8 team hosting a 12-4 team. I think the Steelers will win anyway though. Denver sucks.
    Win your Division then. All the steelers had to do was win 1 of 2 against the Ravens and not lose both including at HOME.
  • Ironman92
    No Mendenhall or Moore might be a good thing and force Arians to do other stuff than run in obvious spots.

    Tebow scares me because Pittsburgh either has trouble over-pursuing and he'll run or we'll let em deep once or twice. Arians has to abandon the play to stay up 1 score crap....this damn team still is confident they'll win in miracle fashion, and what better way to do it than against a team that refuses to pull away and usually goes down to the last play.
  • dazedconfused
    game is at 430 on sunday btw
  • Non
    dazedconfused;1034292 wrote:game is at 430 on sunday btw
    I was hoping for that time slot.

    For two reasons.

    Steelers have more time to rest up and if they lose at least they're alive one extra day!
  • killer_ewok
    dazedconfused;1034292 wrote:game is at 430 on sunday btw
    Where'd you see that?
  • dazedconfused
    killer_ewok;1034308 wrote:Where'd you see that?
    http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/1/1/2675109/nfl-playoff-schedule-afc-wild-card-round-tv-time
  • Commander of Awesome
    1st January, 2012 - 9:50 pmESPN.com - The Steelers fear starting running back Rashard Mendenhall tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 13-9 win over the Browns, according to a source.

    Mendenhall is scheduled to undergo an MRI later Sunday to confirm the diagnosis.

    Pittsburgh will face Denver in the Wild Card round of the playoffs next weekend.

    Mendenhall got hurt on a 5-yard carry on the final play of the first quarter against Cleveland.

    He walked slowly to the sideline. [READ]
    Read more: http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/25243/20120101/source_steelers_fear_mendenhall_has_torn_acl/#ixzz1iGWsB77v

    Looks like karma for his 9/11 comments finally came back to bite him in the ass.
  • killer_ewok
    Thanks!
  • Ironman92
    Commander of Awesome;1034317 wrote:1st January, 2012 - 9:50 pmESPN.com - The Steelers fear starting running back Rashard Mendenhall tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 13-9 win over the Browns, according to a source.

    Mendenhall is scheduled to undergo an MRI later Sunday to confirm the diagnosis.

    Pittsburgh will face Denver in the Wild Card round of the playoffs next weekend.

    Mendenhall got hurt on a 5-yard carry on the final play of the first quarter against Cleveland.

    He walked slowly to the sideline. [READ]
    Read more: http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/25243/20120101/source_steelers_fear_mendenhall_has_torn_acl/#ixzz1iGWsB77v

    Looks like karma for his 9/11 comments finally came back to bite him in the ass.

    How's that karma?
  • Tiger2003
    Steelers play Sunday at 4:30 on Sunday. CBS
  • Commander of Awesome
    Ironman92;1034329 wrote:How's that karma?
    He acted like an idiot POS and now has a torn ACL at the end of the season which could screw up his season next yr as well. And to top it off he has to miss playing in the post season.
  • killer_ewok
    Commander of Awesome;1034347 wrote:He acted like an idiot POS and now has a torn ACL at the end of the season which could screw up his season next yr as well. And to top it off he has to miss playing in the post season.
    Damn. Then what did Adrian Peterson do to deserve that shit last week???
  • dazedconfused
    Commander of Awesome;1034347 wrote:He acted like an idiot POS and now has a torn ACL at the end of the season which could screw up his season next yr as well. And to top it off he has to miss playing in the post season.
    he just voiced an idiotic opinion on a terrorist. a fluke mis-step caused his acl to tear, not karma
  • Ironman92
    killer_ewok;1034353 wrote:Damn. Then what did Adrian Peterson do to deserve that shit last week???

    Karma from his Dad's past. Karma is also generational.
  • Thinthickbigred
    I really like Tebow but the Steelers are going to give him a really bad day . Denvers D might keep them in the game for awhile but if we get some picks or turnovers it will be over quick . Ben cant move and our # 1 runner is out so it might end up like the Browns game . My prediction is it will be a very ugly game 70's deffensive style Steelers 20 - 6 take the under
  • wes_mantooth
    I think Adrian Peterson banged Lebrons mom, so yes...karma was involved.
  • killer_ewok
    Ironman92;1034401 wrote:Karma from his Dad's past. Karma is also generational.
    Tebow's family tree must be flawless then. Maybe one of them fucked up somewhere along the line and karma will bite him in the ass next Sunday. At least that's what I'm hoping for.