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Post by Zig on Jan 12, 2017 22:16:10 GMT -5
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots When: Sunday, Jan. 22, 6:40 p.m. ET Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. Legacies on the line for Steelers, Patriots in AFC championship  By Ed Bouchette / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It does not get much bigger than this, two of the premier franchises in sports clashing for the right to play in the Super Bowl. The Steelers and New England Patriots have won 10 Super Bowl titles between them — one-fifth of the 50 that were played — six of the 16 in this century alone. They have family ownerships that are widely respected, two of the largest fan bases in the game and two of the best quarterbacks in the league. One of them gets the chance to continue that success, to enhance its legacy, to become the first franchise to play in nine Super Bowls, to make even more history. The other swallows the big, fat, bitter pill and goes home to be forgotten. So you got? www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/19/steelers-patriots-afc-championship-preview/stories/201701190059 |
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Jan 16, 2017 10:05:05 GMT -5
"Big Ben vs Brady for AFC title. It’s been Big Ben, Brady, or Manning representing AFC in SB 13 of past 14 years now. Parity, right NFL?"
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Post by tigertowner 68 on Jan 16, 2017 10:23:47 GMT -5
"Big Ben vs Brady for AFC title. It’s been Big Ben, Brady, or Manning representing AFC in SB 13 of past 14 years now. Parity, right NFL?" Yes and no. The NFL has more than leveled the playing field since 1990. Too many teams still are run by fucking morons and I ought to know. My local "branch office' has been run by them my entire life. And I am an old fuck. Parity does nor cure stupidity. Ask the poor wretches that live in "branch offices" Cleveland, Cincinnati, NY (AFC branch), Buffalo, Jacksonville, aaaaaaaaahhh. No need to continue I wasn't even through with the AFC... I think the point is made. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 10:32:44 GMT -5
After losing 4 straight, pitt has run off 9 straight w's now.
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Post by mrpickles on Jan 16, 2017 10:34:36 GMT -5
After losing 4 straight, pitt has run off 9 straight w's now. Told ya man This game was coming clear as day for awhile now. Gonna be a great one. Cause imo, and as ive been saying. They are the only AFC team that can go into NE and win Will they? Who knows, but this is the best matchup fans could ask for. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 10:35:54 GMT -5
Lotta people loving pitt this week.
I still think it comes down to tomlin fucking something up.
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Post by The Bag on Jan 16, 2017 10:45:09 GMT -5
Bill >>>> Tomlin
Theres you're AFC title game.
Don't even bother watching, put it on Saturday at 8pm.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Jan 16, 2017 10:45:49 GMT -5
"Big Ben vs Brady for AFC title. It’s been Big Ben, Brady, or Manning representing AFC in SB 13 of past 14 years now. Parity, right NFL?" IOW the AFC has been a watered-down cupcake conference throughout Tom Brady's entire career. winning that weakass division is an easy first step and a guaranteed 1st round bye |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 10:48:52 GMT -5
Bill >>>> Tomlin Theres you're AFC title game. Don't even bother watching, put it on Saturday at 8pm. Its not gonna be an easy game by any means. Pats have holes. Pitts been hot. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 10:54:53 GMT -5
In pitts 9 game streak inclduding playoffs theyve beaten:
Browns
Colts
Giants
Bills
Bengals
Ravens
Browns
Dolphins
Chiefs
Pats last 9 theyve played:
Seattle (lost)
Niners
Jets
Rams
Ravens
Broncos
Jets
Dolphins
Texans
Each has played 3 playoff teams (obviously in the playoffs).
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Post by The Bag on Jan 16, 2017 11:14:20 GMT -5
Bill >>>> Tomlin Theres you're AFC title game. Don't even bother watching, put it on Saturday at 8pm. Its not gonna be an easy game by any means. Pats have holes. Pitts been hot. It'll be close for a bit. But ne will win. |
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Post by Just Another Shem on Jan 16, 2017 11:54:26 GMT -5
Its not gonna be an easy game by any means. Pats have holes. Pitts been hot. It'll be close for a bit. But ne will win. If the Steelers get off to a hot start, the Pats are in trouble. They don't have the defense to come from a couple TDs down against this offense. I'm quite nervous about this game. |
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Post by The Bag on Jan 16, 2017 11:57:02 GMT -5
It'll be close for a bit. But ne will win. If the Steelers get off to a hot start, the Pats are in trouble. They don't have the defense to come from a couple TDs down against this offense. I'm quite nervous about this game. The eagles demolished them. Maybe that's why I have a hard time seeing them give ne a hard time lol |
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Post by Zig on Jan 16, 2017 12:04:43 GMT -5
It'll be close for a bit. But ne will win. If the Steelers get off to a hot start, the Pats are in trouble. They don't have the defense to come from a couple TDs down against this offense. I'm quite nervous about this game. OK who are you and what have you done to Snow Guns? |
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Post by Zig on Jan 16, 2017 12:10:49 GMT -5
man I remember for some of the earlier Steelers/Pats play off games being as much of a nervous wreck as I've ever been as a fan..back then it was "Biltzburgh" and nasty D. Sleepness nights and shit lol And my earliest memories of watching football are those Steel Curtain teams. They were actually scary looking to 12 y/o Zigford
nothing but respect for that whole org from me, cant wait for this one
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Post by Just Another Shem on Jan 16, 2017 12:20:34 GMT -5
If the Steelers get off to a hot start, the Pats are in trouble. They don't have the defense to come from a couple TDs down against this offense. I'm quite nervous about this game. OK who are you and what have you done to Snow Guns? I keep it real... It's what I do. Not wild about all the injuries to the receivers. Amendola, Mitchell, Hogan, Bennett are all hobbled. |
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Post by Just Another Shem on Jan 16, 2017 12:21:43 GMT -5
man I remember for some of the earlier Steelers/Pats play off games being as much of a nervous wreck as I've ever been as a fan..back then it was "Biltzburgh" and nasty D. Sleepness nights and shit lol And my earliest memories of watching football are those Steel Curtain teams. They were actually scary looking to 12 y/o Zigford nothing but respect for that whole org from me, cant wait for this one The Pats/Steelers Fog Bowl was the loudest Patriots crowd I've ever heard. |
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Post by Zig on Jan 16, 2017 12:25:53 GMT -5
OK who are you and what have you done to Snow Guns? I keep it real... It's what I do. Not wild about all the injuries to the receivers. Amendola, Mitchell, Hogan, Bennett are all hobbled. I figured you were more worried about Pats D stopping them more than this. |
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Post by Super Paul Mullin on Jan 16, 2017 12:29:49 GMT -5
Bell is the concern. Chiefs apparently focused on stopping him for two weeks and couldn't do shit.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Jan 16, 2017 12:42:16 GMT -5
Bell is the concern. Chiefs apparently focused on stopping him for two weeks and couldn't do shit. thats because he is so patient, Right, pickles? |
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Post by Zig on Jan 16, 2017 12:52:52 GMT -5
Pats ranked 4th in run dvao. Only gave up 6 TDs(1st) Not going to totally shut him down but they should be able to limit the damage and they can double Brown easily enough. Make Ben and other guys (that arent Bell/Brown) have to beat you.
I think the Pats can put up 30 so keep them under that and we should be fine.
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Post by Zig on Jan 16, 2017 14:08:23 GMT -5
Steelers and Pats tied for the lead with 8 SB appearances each
good chance that tie gets broken this year
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Post by Chappion on Jan 16, 2017 14:11:05 GMT -5
Steelers and Pats tied for the lead with 8 SB appearances each good chance that tie gets broken this year Brady 9-2 career against PIT and 2-0 in the postseason(though it has been a while). I'm having a hard time being scared of the Steelers. |
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Post by Zig on Jan 16, 2017 14:17:44 GMT -5
Steelers and Pats tied for the lead with 8 SB appearances each good chance that tie gets broken this year Brady 9-2 career against PIT and 2-0 in the postseason(though it has been a while). I'm having a hard time being scared of the Steelers. Yep. Pats grade out very well vs the run and they are deep up front so they can deal with Bell all game and they have the guys to match up with Brown and the rest too... |
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Post by Zig on Jan 16, 2017 20:49:32 GMT -5
In those nine regular-season games, dating back to the 2001 AFC Championship Game, here’s what Brady’s done against the Steelers:
238-for-342 (69.6 percent)
2,826 yards
24 touchdowns
3 interceptions
114.2 passer rating
8.26 yards per attempt
And here’s how that looks when broken down on a per-game scale:
26-for-38 (69.6 percent)
314 yards
2.67 touchdowns
0.34 interceptions
The Steelers haven’t intercepted Brady since 2005. Since then, Brady has thrown 19 touchdowns vs. Pittsburgh.
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Post by NEW YORK on Jan 18, 2017 13:36:04 GMT -5
This fucking Ladarius Green
"Not expected to play"
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Post by OXlodge on Jan 18, 2017 13:36:33 GMT -5
This fucking Ladarius Green "Not expected to play" Yeah I know. 30 million dollar man. |
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Post by NEW YORK on Jan 18, 2017 13:39:27 GMT -5
This fucking Ladarius Green "Not expected to play" Yeah I know. 30 million dollar man. Sucks...You see the middle of the field when they focus on AB...If Jessie James could run, he would have had 180 yards last week |
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Post by NEW YORK on Jan 18, 2017 16:49:55 GMT -5
I expect New England to hold Pittsburgh under 20 points this weekend. I think the Steelers offense is overrated. They've been up and down, inconsistent. Four regular season games under 20, three of those on the road. Last week - another road game - they clearly couldn't finish a drive and were fortunate to have their defense bail them out. Roethlisberger did not look sharp last week. I don't see how any of that improves playing in Foxborough, playing against a team that already held them to 16 points in Pittsburgh earlier this year (aka the Steelers offense's worst home performance). As long as Tom Brady plays like regular season Tom Brady and not that beta bitch who showed up vs Houston last week, it's gonna be a fucking route. Im with ya on all accounts |
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Post by lemiwinks on Jan 18, 2017 16:51:00 GMT -5
I expect New England to hold Pittsburgh under 20 points this weekend. I think the Steelers offense is overrated. They've been up and down, inconsistent. Four regular season games under 20, three of those on the road. Last week - another road game - they clearly couldn't finish a drive and were fortunate to have their defense bail them out. Roethlisberger did not look sharp last week. I don't see how any of that improves playing in Foxborough, playing against a team that already held them to 16 points in Pittsburgh earlier this year (aka the Steelers offense's worst home performance). As long as Tom Brady plays like regular season Tom Brady and not that beta bitch who showed up vs Houston last week, it's gonna be a fucking route. I would be shocked it Pitt didn't put up more than 20..... |
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