AFC Divisional - Steelers at Broncos Game Thread

[Mike FF Today 751]

Line: DEN -7.5

Total: 39

Last Meeting: Week 15 - PIT 34, DEN 27

 

Key Injuries: Ben Roethisberger (shoulder) is questionable and likely to play but how effective he'll be is a serious question mark. Antonio Brown and DeAngelo Williams are out.

 

Judging by the line, Vegas doesn't think the Steelers are going to be able to score. Even thought the Steelers have been tough against the run, I kind of like the Denver running game as fantasy options this week.

[cmh6476 1,126]

Go steelers I wanna go to a afc championship game

[PJ_Abyss 0]

As someone who currently has torn ligaments in his throwing shoulder I'll be the first one to say Ben won't be able to throw deep very many times. His range will already be limited but he might be able to get off a couple of deep balls. Towards the end of the game you will really see him struggling as that injury becomes worse the more he uses it. Look for a short passing game with tons of runs. Without Brown, I see the this as the Broncos game to lose

[weepaws 3,347]

I like the Steelers with the points , now that Brown is out not to sure they can pull this game out but still did a little money line play just for the heck of it .

[murf74 461]

As someone who currently has torn ligaments in his throwing shoulder I'll be the first one to say Ben won't be able to throw deep very many times. His range will already be limited but he might be able to get off a couple of deep balls. Towards the end of the game you will really see him struggling as that injury becomes worse the more he uses it. Look for a short passing game with tons of runs. Without Brown, I see the this as the Broncos game to lose

So Ben and Manning both will have weak arms now and pass short?

[PJ_Abyss 0]

So Ben and Manning both will have weak arms now and pass short?

They will be able to pass but it will hinder them more than you think

[murf74 461]

They will be able to pass but it will hinder them more than you think

I like bens arm better even injured

[R8RMick 242]

Peyton maybe with a little zip on his passes. Long day for Pittsburgh if so. Another dropped pass by Stone Hands Demaryius Thomas, who's been killing them with his proficiency at such all season.

[murf74 461]

Kick the FG damn Tomlin won't learn.

[frank 2,345]

Kick the FG damn Tomlin won't learn.

I agree with going for it.

[murf74 461]

Textbook pass interference

[R8RMick 242]

Big PI non-call there in the end zone on Talib. Didn't even turn around and had both hands on him, including the left hand up in his face. Butchers call.

[murf74 461]

Big PI non-call there in the end zone on Talib. Didn't even turn around and had both hands on him, including the left hand up in his face. Butchers call.

Saw that PI called yesterday exactly same type play. It's Talib so he gets a pass

[R8RMick 242]

He never even turned around, could've called that with Braille. Steelers need to take that 3 pts next time.

[shorepatrol 1,871]

Wow, Pitt has nothing and Denver see's it . Hillman and Anderson all focking day. BORING

[shorepatrol 1,871]

I should just stop talking

[murf74 461]

I should just stop talking

It's enjoyable

[murf74 461]

Punter gonna lose this game for Pitt

[R8RMick 242]

I'm impressed with the restraint Mitchell showed on that 4th down hit.

[IGotWorms 4,063]

Denver has no sense of urgency. Looks like they're playing a regular season game out there

[IGotWorms 4,063]

Well there you go

[Magnificent Bastard 192]

As someone who currently has torn ligaments in his throwing shoulder I'll be the first one to say Ben won't be able to throw deep very many times. His range will already be limited but he might be able to get off a couple of deep balls. Towards the end of the game you will really see him struggling as that injury becomes worse the more he uses it. Look for a short passing game with tons of runs. Without Brown, I see the this as the Broncos game to lose

Wow, that's a great diagnosis. Do you have any sort of medical training? How did you tear them, old college baseball injury?

[shorepatrol 1,871]

Wow, that's a great diagnosis. Do you have any sort of medical training? How did you tear them, old college baseball injury?

I'm pretty sure he's a Navy Seal. You should be careful with your sarcasm

[murf74 461]

I'm pretty sure he's a Navy Seal. You should be careful with your sarcasm

Ben can be a Navy Seal I am sure of it now. Always suspected it.

[The Football Guru 224]

What is it with AFC West teams and clock management?

[PJ_Abyss 0]

Wow, that's a great diagnosis. Do you have any sort of medical training? How did you tear them, old college baseball injury?

Um...ok? Not sure what you mean by that

[Magnificent Bastard 192]

Um...ok? Not sure what you mean by that

Just asking. You seem like a guy with some experience.

[murf74 461]

What is it with AFC West teams and clock management?

Denver playing scared for some reason.

[PJ_Abyss 0]

Just asking. You seem like a guy with some experience.

Ok

[Magnificent Bastard 192]

Ok

Did you hurt your arm like Ben did? Are all tears the same?

[PJ_Abyss 0]

Did you hurt your arm like Ben did? Are all tears the same?

No idea if all tears are the same but no I didn't hurt it playing football

[shorepatrol 1,871]

Did you hurt your arm like Ben did? Are all tears the same?

You tell us DOC

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

Tomlin sure does like to keep it real doesn't he? Not sure how he tiptoes that fine line of being a head coach and being one of the guys.

[The Football Guru 224]

Please help me with something gents: why would you give receivers more space when the wind is as much of a factor as it is?

[IGotWorms 4,063]

Tomlin sure does like to keep it real doesn't he? Not sure how he tiptoes that fine line of being a head coach and being one of the guys.

I've always wondered that. Doesn't seem like there are any respect/locker room issues there but he sure seems like a "player's coach".

 

Can't argue with the results, though.

[PJ_Abyss 0]

Peyton needs to get it in gear

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

I've always wondered that. Doesn't seem like there are any respect/locker room issues there but he sure seems like a "player's coach".

 

Can't argue with the results, though.

Winning helps. Winning stops and I bet it would become an issue.

 

IMO he tries too hard to get them to like him. Who gives a crap if they like you. It's not about making chums.

[PJ_Abyss 0]

Looks like we will need the defense to come through for this game

[shorepatrol 1,871]

Peyton needs to get it in gear

1 for TEN on 3rd down against this terrible pass defense at home.

[PJ_Abyss 0]

1 for TEN on 3rd down against this terrible pass defense at home.

If D Thomas would catch the dam ball