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Pittsburgh Steelers Thread

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    #542
    OOnegative
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    The_Honeybadger wrote: »
    Yep, guys running free everywhere. Was happening to a lesser extent past two weeks but The guys up front were getting better pressure. That’s not happening today.

    It’s going to be a tight game, your prediction is looking spot on.


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    #543
    The_Honeybadger
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    OOnegative wrote: »
    It’s going to be a tight game, your prediction is looking spot on.

    They need a turnover and preferably a defensive score. They won’t beat Watson in a shootout


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    #544
    The_Honeybadger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,155 ✭✭✭The_Honeybadger


    Great drive and 2 point conversion there

    Let’s go defence


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    #545
    Kirk Van Houten
    Registered Users Posts: 780 ✭✭✭Kirk Van Houten


    Lovely drive there to take the lead. Connor finally getting some success on the ground. 2pt conversion to take a 7 point lead.


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    #546
    Kirk Van Houten
    Registered Users Posts: 780 ✭✭✭Kirk Van Houten


    3-0 is all you can ask for.


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    #547
    OOnegative
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    Kirk Van Houten wrote: »
    3-0 is all you can ask for.

    True enough, proper challenges lay ahead though. A win is a win.


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    #548
    The_Honeybadger
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    Dominated that second half really after a very worrying first two quarters. Ben really go going and the defence adjusted well to what the Texans were doing.

    Great to be 3-0 heading to Tennessee next week


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    #549
    OOnegative
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    The_Honeybadger wrote: »
    Dominated that second half really after a very worrying first two quarters. Ben really go going and the defence adjusted well to what the Texans were doing.

    Great to be 3-0 heading to Tennessee next week

    Defensive front with 5 sacks tonight, Ben looked calmness personified when it came to waxing the game. It’s a great start to the season and plenty of positives to be fair, but.....


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    #550
    The_Honeybadger
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    OOnegative wrote: »
    Defensive front with 5 sacks tonight, Ben looked calmness personified when it came to waxing the game. It’s a great start to the season and plenty of positives to be fair, but.....

    Yeah once they got that lead they really got after Watson. It looked like a light came on with Ben in that second half, looked way more comfortable than weeks 1 & 2. Hopefully that continues in to next week


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    #551
    OOnegative
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    Defense was 2nd on sacks for the week up until the late games with 5. Pressure coming from the Defensive front, secondary maybe lacking at the moment.


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    #552
    dfx-
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    opposite of last week, bad first half good second half. Slightly concerned at the defense depending on getting to the QB all the time. As good as the personnel are, doing the same thing all the time will be figured out by a good OL - Dallas maybe? Watson had no WR weapons and still marched up fairly easily for 21 points.

    No turnover on offense. First time since the Panthers game midway through 2018:eek:


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    #553
    Dufflecoat Fanny
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    I don't mind the def getting blown out in the 1st half as long as they tighten up in the 2nd. The DLB def used to do that all the time and edge a victory. The 3-0 is a bit flattering but I'd rather be 3 up against poor teams than 3 down against good ones.


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    #554
    The_Honeybadger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,155 ✭✭✭The_Honeybadger


    Titans have eight confirmed positive tests so you’d have to imagine Sunday is off. Early talk is that week 4 will become the Steelers/Titans bye week and games will be moved around later to compensate. That’s a long way from ideal it that’s the case. The team is building a bit of momentum and the last thing they need now is a week off followed by 13 games back to back.

    That said, I am sure the Titans won’t be the last team to have an outbreak so the fixture chaos is probably going to hit everyone.


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    #555
    dfx-
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    If it's just the three players as reported, there's a chance they will push on with the game. Also possibly affect the Vikings/Texans and you never know, Steelers' subsequent games if it goes ahead.

    I think it'll take a few more positives to force them to postpone it. Huge distraction and concern.


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    #556
    dfx-
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    Postponed on Sunday now, it might be Monday or Tuesday or the Eagles game might start to be moved...

    The opening three games had gone unnoticed/under the radar in the media spotlight, now it's a soap opera again. The Seahawks touchback at the weekend brought back bad memories of another early season dumpster fire with the protest, fumbled punt that cost Rogers his Steelers spot and half time play in Chicago.


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    #557
    The_Honeybadger
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    Guess that give them an extra day for testing. Monday would not be too bad, and they are both at home the following week. I wonder if a few more Tennessee players go down this week will it change again.

    Presumably it’ll be a 7pm or 8pm ET start Mon / Tues which is a pain for us, I love the Sunday 1pm and 4pm games.


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    #558
    dfx-
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    Eagles on Sunday. Not a team that the Steelers have faced well recently, Fletcher Cox destroyed Ben in the last game in Philadelphia.

    A real test for where the OL is in this one I think.


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    #559
    The_Honeybadger
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    Eagles are down to scrubs at receiver and their OLine is in tatters so they will probably struggle to get points on the board. If Pittsburgh keep them below or at 20 they should be ok.

    Cox is awesome and its Javon Hargrave’s homecoming, they have a good defensive line that will certainly test the Steelers OLine. Delighted with how Chuks is playing there btw, looks like a long term solution at one of the tackle spots, he has been up against Chubb and JJ Watt already this season and has done really well.


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    #560
    Itssoeasy
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    The_Honeybadger wrote: »
    Eagles are down to scrubs at receiver and their OLine is in tatters so they will probably struggle to get points on the board. If Pittsburgh keep them below or at 20 they should be ok.

    Cox is awesome and its Javon Hargrave’s homecoming, they have a good defensive line that will certainly test the Steelers OLine. Delighted with how Chuks is playing there btw, looks like a long term solution at one of the tackle spots, he has been up against Chubb and JJ Watt already this season and has done really well.

    First part is accurate but the Oline isn’t in tatters.


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    #561
    The_Honeybadger
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    Itssoeasy wrote: »
    First part is accurate but the Oline isn’t in tatters.

    Hey itssoeasy, my mistake. I thought the Eagles had a couple of injuries there too, I know Brooks is gone for the season. It really is stunning how much bad luck they have had with injuries since that Super Bowl win.

    I think this might be a low scoring ‘grind it out’ type game. Steelers definitely have the advantage on paper but you just never know.


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    #562
    Itssoeasy
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    The_Honeybadger wrote: »
    Hey itssoeasy, my mistake. I thought the Eagles had a couple of injuries there too, I know Brooks is gone for the season. It really is stunning how much bad luck they have had with injuries since that Super Bowl win.

    I think this might be a low scoring ‘grind it out’ type game. Steelers definitely have the advantage on paper but you just never know.

    Well just to be clear the Oline isn’t what it once was but lane Johnson is good to go and Jason kelce is still there. We have some rookies but they are talented if given time to play together. They played well against the niners.


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    #563
    Dufflecoat Fanny
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    Great drive and TD there, Claypool got the carry and TD


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    #564
    Dufflecoat Fanny
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    Claypool TD, he can do it all


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    #565
    The_Honeybadger
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    Dufflecoat Fanny wrote: »
    Claypool TD, he can do it all

    Jaysus he is tearing it up, Ben going to him a lot


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    #566
    dfx-
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    defense doing ok, but two big plays crucial - a 74 yd untouched run and roughing passer penalty and missed sack lads to two TDs and 14-14


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    #567
    Dufflecoat Fanny
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    Ben's accuarcy still an issue


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    #568
    The_Honeybadger
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    Too easy for the Eagles, defence has stepped up during second half recently so let’s see what happens in second half.


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    #569
    dfx-
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    7-9 on third down conversion for the Eagles, some very long.


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    #570
    The_Honeybadger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,155 ✭✭✭The_Honeybadger


    How are there no offensive holds being called on Philly? Nuts what they are getting away with

    They might want to think about doubling Fulgham at some point


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    #571
    The_Honeybadger
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    Up three scores and they let the Eagles drive down the field for two TD’s virtually unopposed. Seat of the pants finish now, need to score on this drive


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