Bengals at Steelers

• Azubuike24

  

  According to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has "a good chance" of playing against the Steelers on Sunday. NFL Media's Rand Getlin noted that Burfict will be a game-time decision. This could be Burfict's first action in more than a season after undergoing microfrature surgery on his knee. Burfict returned to practice Thursday afternoon.
  
  This is pretty shocking, if it happens. Some wondered if he would ever play again...
• gerb131

  

  I dont think Tez plays til thursday vs browns.
  Pitt always has a plan for us. Close but Bengals 27-24
• Heretic

  

  I hope Roethlisberger is back. The combo of Vick and Jones essentially makes the team borderline unwatchable.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  Praying of the Sinkhole from DK
• BR1986FB

  Bengals lose their first this week.
• BR1986FB

  Commander of Awesome;1759905 wrote:Praying of the Sinkhole from DK

  This
• Ironman92

  

  Commander of Awesome;1759905 wrote:Praying of the Sinkhole from DK

  Always makes me lol
  
  
  If Ben is able to move and be Ben they have a chance but I worry they won't get any pressure on Dalton
  
  Bengals 31
  Steelers 19
• friendfromlowry

  Always enjoy listening to my dummy coworkers talk football. Coworker #1 said he always worries when the Bengals play the Steelers. Coworker #2 replies "Why? Pittsburgh don't have anyone this year." Nobody besides one of the best running backs, wide receivers, and Roethlisberger who, IMO, is a top 6-7 QB as long as he's healthy.
  
  Anyways, I think they split home games this year. I could see the Bengals making some dumb mistakes middle of the game, then go too little, too late in a comeback attempt at the end and lose a close one.
• Azubuike24

  

  It's funny. The defenses both have everything to prove and the offenses could be unstoppable. Then again, watch it be like 17-16 and a struggle.
  
  I'd bet on a shootout though. The Steelers offense hasn't gotten on track without Ben, but the Bengals D has been gashed a lot by garbage time yards and points (Raiders, Chargers, Chiefs and Bills). A lot of that damage came after they had 2+ score leads.
• Azubuike24

  

  Vontaze Burfict activated to the 53-man roster (which means he will dress, because otherwise they could keep him off the roster for 2 more weeks) and Greg Little released. Amazing that he will suit up tomorrow.
• friendfromlowry

  He won't take any PT away from Rey right? I can't think of who they have started at linebacker besides Maualuga and Rey
• Azubuike24

  

  A.J. Hawk. I doubt he see much on 3rd down, but I definitely think he will see 20-25 snaps. People forget that even Burfict at 80% is huge. He's the defensive captain.
• Ironman92

  

  I'll guess each team plays better in this rivalry this year while on the road.
• sportchampps

  Last Year Bengals struggles after their bye week. I think it happens again this year and the Bengals get their first loss of the year.
• Ironman92

  

  sportchampps;1760167 wrote:Last Year Bengals struggles after their bye week. I think it happens again this year and the Bengals get their first loss of the year.

  Called
• Ironman92

  

  Well, Bell is done for the season I'd assume. FUCK
• Ironman92

  

  Ben cannot move and Haley being Haley
• Ironman92

  

  Dalton is going to get one of his receivers killed. Brave play by Jones but I have seen Dalton do that so many times to his big receivers
• Ironman92

  

  4th and 5 but after the 3rd down play Pittsburgh called for taunting as Mitchell and Green were jawing with each other.
  
  Worse stuff will happen 10x a game and go uncalled
• Azubuike24

  

  Bengals executing terribly. Penalties, drops, not sure what the hell that was on 3rd and 1. Cost them a FG.
• Azubuike24

  

  Burfict, however, is already an upgrade over Hawk and Lamur. Even if he isn't 100%.
• Ironman92

  

  Azubuike24;1760217 wrote:Bengals executing terribly. Penalties, drops, not sure what the hell that was on 3rd and 1. Cost them a FG.

  Crazy ass play? Not sure if snap was supposed to go by the QB or not? If so Benard should've been a step over on his set up
• Ironman92

  

  Need 4-8....throw for 40....3rd time and always double covered while Heath is always open for 12
• Azubuike24

  

  3rd and 1 they get cute. Get in the I formation and run it with fucking Hill.
  
  Instead they try a direct snap to Bernard out of a weird formation. Stupid.
• Ironman92

  

  Azubuike24;1760221 wrote:3rd and 1 they get cute. Get in the I formation and run it with fucking Hill.
  
  Instead they try a direct snap to Bernard out of a weird formation. Stupid.

  Very dumb indeed