Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

• Al Capone

  rock_knutne wrote:

  Al Capone wrote: Sounds like Polamalu could play Sunday. That would be awesome news.

  Troy said his tests were "encouraging" and that he feels fine. We'll see.
  
  http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09357/1023110-100.stm

  Good news. Just with him on the field should make the other dbs play better.
• Non

  

  that article headline says he's not expected to return
  
  but it sounds like Polamalu said it's up to the coaches and medical staff to clear him
• bigdaddy2003

  

  It would be a great help to the Steelers but I hope for his sake he is actually ready to come back instead of playing because of the little hope of a playoff appearance.
• Non

  

  I don't want them to be over cautious.
  
  You have to play for this year as long as you're still alive and the Steelers are going into this weekend.
  
  He could tweak something the first game of next season and be back in the same spot.
  
  Don't play him if he's going to be hobbling all over the field but if he's healthy don't just rest him because it's almost the end of the season. It's not too late, as of now, to sneak into the playoffs and be a contending team.
• bigdaddy2003

  

  So now I hear Troy may not play and Ed Reed may play. That is good news for the Ravens.
• peoplerfunny

  Al Capone wrote: Sounds like Polamalu could play Sunday. That would be awesome news.

  Funny how Polamalu might play now that Steelers won last week.
• killer_ewok

  

  peoplerfunny wrote:

  Al Capone wrote: Sounds like Polamalu could play Sunday. That would be awesome news.

  Funny how Polamalu might play now that Steelers won last week.

  Why is that funny?
• capninsano

  Troy won't play unless we make the playoffs.
• bigdaddy2003

  

  Baltimore is going to erase the Steelers playoff push lol.
• Non

  

  sounds like he hasn't practiced and is out again
  
  I don't think the circumstances of the season should dictate whether he plays or not and Tomlin has said as much
  
  he'll return based on his own medical evaluation
  
  to me, though, it sounds like he should be cleared to practice and test it out
• Al Capone

  capninsano wrote: Troy won't play unless we make the playoffs.

  Yea, I'll have to agree with you, it dont look good this week. But we have Joey Galloway now.
• Al Capone

  They could be saying things to throw Baltimore off. Its been done before, but usually if you dont practice you dont play. With that said I wouldn't be shocked if he plays Sunday.
• Non

  

  Friday is the big day for veterans to practice if they're going to play
  
  but since he's coming off the injury I think he'll have to practice a full week
  
  I think he'll play against Miami if they're still in it
• Non

  

  but you'd hate for them to lose this one if he might make a big difference
  
  especially if he's going to be on the practice field next week
• Non

  

  saw that Townsend will start in place of William Gay
  
  Gay has been exploited over and over, might as well try somebody else
• Al Capone

  I've got to think that if he's able to run he will be out there Sunday. Hopefully the coach is just blowing smoke.
• Al Capone

  Have you noticed how many times Gay has fell down the last 3 weeks. Townsend has to be a better choice than Gay.
• Non

  

  Townsend usually holds his own. I would think maybe they could've done this earlier. Gay is probably younger and faster and those things but he hasn't really made any plays so Townsend just playing sound football would be good enough.
• Non

  

  either way this is going to be the Steelers last home game and maybe Townsend's last game, I kind of like giving him the start
• Al Capone

  Could be alot of guys last home game. Hampton? Parker? Clark?
• bigdaddy2003

  

  As a Ravens fan I'm torn about the situation. Obviously I would be happy if Troy didn't play but I also want both teams to be as healthy as possible so if Baltimore wins there isn't any excuses from the Steelers fans.
• Non

  

  well, Tennessee is getting dumped
  
  Steelers need a lot to happen Sunday
  
  at 1 p.m.
  
  Pittsburgh win over Baltimore
  New England win over Jacksonville
  Miami win over Houston
  
  at 4 p.m.
  
  Indianapolis win over N.Y. Jets
  Philadelphia win over Denver
• Non

  

  In terms of priority I'd say Denver losing is No. 1 besides the Steelers winning.
  
  Denver plays Kansas City in Week 17 and they're not going to lose to another chump team at home after losing to the Raiders. If they beat Philly the Steelers are done.
  
  Jacksonville is next since they play at Cleveland in Week 17.
  
  N.Y. Jets still play Cincinnati and Houston plays New England. Those teams might not be at their best in Week 17 but still would be formidable with at least some of their main guys. It would be great if all those chips fall, but these would be the best to leave for Week 17.
• I Wear Pants

  Non wrote: well, Tennessee is getting dumped
  
  Steelers need a lot to happen Sunday
  
  at 1 p.m.
  
  Pittsburgh win over Baltimore
  New England win over Jacksonville
  Miami win over Houston
  
  at 4 p.m.
  
  Indianapolis win over N.Y. Jets
  Philadelphia win over Denver

  Do they need all of that to happen or just some of it?
• bigdaddy2003

  

  ^ I'm pretty sure they need the majority of it to happen.