Greg S Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, eball said: Here's why I think the Steelers have at least a puncher's chance: 1 - KC O just isn't what it used to be (although Pitt D isn't either) 2 - KC D is average at best (8th in PA but 27th in YA); they give up 4.8 yds/rush which is 2nd worst in the league, and 5.9 yards/play (also 2nd worst). 3 - Steelers are a veteran team with a coach who seems to know how to push the right buttons 4 - TJ Watt Now, do I think the Steelers will win? No. But it would not "shock" me if they did, and I don't expect a KC blowout. I think Pitt can dink and dunk down the field on this D using short passes and Harris runs; the key is stopping KC enough to keep it close. Not betting the game. It would also help if Ben could turn back the clock for one day and play a game like he did 5-10 years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billsfan89 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 It is possible if TJ Watt takes over the game and constantly is disrupting the KC offense and the Steelers get a lucky turnover or two on top of a better than expected game from a player or two on offense. That's a lot to go right on one side of the ledger but it isn't impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 It seems like every team has a shot to win this year but I would say the odds are extremely low. Lloyd Christmas might think there is a chance, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bills Blog Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Any given Sunday, but no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just now, SF Bills Fan said: It seems like every team has a shot to win this year but I would say the odds are extremely low. Lloyd Christmas might think there is a chance, though. If this season has taught us anything, expect the unexpected. And as pathetic as the Steelers have looked this year at time they have already beat some playoff teams including the Titans and Bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Do I think they will? No. But can they, yes of course. Mahomes is plenty capable of being erratic and doing dumb ****. The Steelers defense sucks, but so does the chiefs. If watt can force Mahomes into a few mistakes and the Steelers can capitalize, they can make it a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I just saw Mahomes painfully trying to answer questions about facing Roethlisberger. It's going to be no contest and Mahomes knows it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I do believe it’s possible because it’s the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 41 minutes ago, bills6969 said: (Disclaimer: this post does not imply that we have already beaten NE nor do I think it will be an easy game) Our path to the Super Bowl sky rockets if the Steelers could somehow upset KC. I’m not liking our chances of going to KC and Tenn back 2 back weeks and winning. the Steelers are playing with house money. Big Ben is playing with some magic as he finishes his swan song season. TJ watt is a beast and is finally heathy again. Pitt got curb- stomped at KC a few weeks ago and it’s tough to beat the same team twice like that. KC might be overlooking them. With that said, any hope Pitt can take down KC? Its going to be really hard because of their limitations on offense. They can’t really run the ball and Ben pushing the ball downfield looks downright painful. Plus their WR’s are talented but seem to drop a lot of passes. If they are able to play the way they played the Bills in Week 1 then they have a chance. They’ll need to force 3 turnovers and convert into touchdowns. But I don’t see them belong able to keep KC around 20 points. I also think it’s a challenge for Pittsburgh to score 20 points. Either Najee Harris has a career game or Ben just have to heave up passes and hope that his WR’s can make the circus catches they did in Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 All I hope for is that the Steelers continuously blitz and cause some damage that will help us down the road. I can see their defense being amped up for the game, despite having little chance to win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 TJ Watt needs to take over the game, which he might, but man is going to be tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 It would be fantastic if it happened. Highly unlikley. Chiefs Oline can be got. Cam Heyward and Tj Watt are a problem. Tomlin as a big underdog is always live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 38 minutes ago, BillnutinHouston said: Don't think the Steelers have the firepower to score with the Chiefs, but they could make Mahomes' life miserable for 60 minutes. They may not need that much. Steeler D will limit KC. A terrorizing D, ball control offense with Najee AND Ben proctecting the freight will give Pitt a legit shot. I like them in this spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 The team knows this is Big Ben's last ride, and they've been given a second chance. It's going to take the defense playing great, specifically TJ Watt terrorizing Mahomes, as well as Big Ben having a throwback game with Claypool, Johnson, Freiermuth and Harris all coming through for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) Even years later, only the Bears 'Super Bowl Shuffle' could stand a chance beating KC. Edited January 12, 2022 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Pass rush has to get home with 4 all day and wreck the game for KC, like Tampa in the Superbowl. It's a big ask but it's the only chance Pittsburgh has. Then you're trying to win the game like 20-17 or 23-20 ish. Running game obviously has to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigdaddyinOrlando Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 41 minutes ago, loyal2dagame said: Why not? They beat the Bills... if they get that same pass rush against KC, it's very possible Steeler front is gonna feast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 They’re going to have to replicate Tampa’s Super Bowl defense because they’re not going to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Pebbles Flintstone has a better chance of becoming the sixth Beatle than the Steelers do of winning at KC this weekend. ...but both possibilities, however small, do carry their own charm and interest factor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 The Steelers have two chances to beat KC: slim and none. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Yes. TJ Watt is healthy for this game. The Steelers have the D that can confuse KC. Plus, the Steelers were embarrassed by KC earlier, could serve as extra motivation. If PGH can possess the ball using Harris and quick passes (PGH O line is a disaster), I think PGH D can keep it close. I would bet on PGH, esp. if the spread is at 12 or 14. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, 947 said: Steelers need to imitate the Bucs defensive gameplan from the super bowl. If they can pressure Mahomes & limit him, they could possibly squeak out a win. It'd probably still take a Pitt Defensive or ST TD to outscore them. They have the most disruptive front in the league. They will do well to be themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 19 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: It is possible if TJ Watt takes over the game and constantly is disrupting the KC offense and the Steelers get a lucky turnover or two on top of a better than expected game from a player or two on offense. That's a lot to go right on one side of the ledger but it isn't impossible. Watt and Fitzpatrick can create turnovers. PGH also has Cam Hayward on DL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) No way...they got smoked earlier this year. I would be shocked if the Steelers stay within 2 scores. Edited January 12, 2022 by Big Turk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSarcasm Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 O chance. Chiefs just played them and had they not shown mercy in the 2ND QUARTER, they easily could have put up 60-70 pts. This game is going to be bad, Jags-Dolphins bad circa 99' 62-7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninja Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 58 minutes ago, BillnutinHouston said: Don't think the Steelers have the firepower to score with the Chiefs, but they could make Mahomes' life miserable for 60 minutes. yep, exactly. Similar to the Browns-Chiefs divisional round game last year. Will definitely be pulling hard for Pittsburgh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returntoglory Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 On any given Sunday...Ands they have Watt, there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 20 minutes ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I just saw Mahomes painfully trying to answer questions about facing Roethlisberger. It's going to be no contest and Mahomes knows it. Did they get his thoughts on the Steeler pass rush? He's facing the the pass rush, not Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Of all the games this weekend, this looks to be the most lopsided. Pitt barely survived a depleted Ravens team. And depleted is being generous. Ravaged is more appropriate . Their entire starting secondary was gone a month ago. They were playing 3rd and 4th stringers back there. The only way it happens is if Heyward/Watts KOs Mahommey. Kelce was dinged and so was Hill. That might be enough. All we can hope for is that Pitt softens them up for their round 2 matchup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: Watt and Fitzpatrick can create turnovers. PGH also has Cam Hayward on DL. It's definitely possible that the Steelers can generate the disruption needed but the KC defense is also playing a lot better than they were to start the season. So you are also going to have to get some luck on offense from the Steelers too. Because even if Watt and company are disruptive defensively I still think KC scores 21+ points. So you have to then get some additional help on offense to score at least a few TD's. All is possible but it is a heavy ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 14 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: Watt and Fitzpatrick can create turnovers. PGH also has Cam Hayward on DL. They had them all in the 36-10 drubbing KC put on them earlier in the year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 🤔 No but it’s why they play the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, wjag said: Of all the games this weekend, this looks to be the most lopsided. Pitt barely survived a depleted Ravens team. And depleted is being generous. Ravaged is more appropriate . Their entire starting secondary was gone a month ago. They were playing 3rd and 4th stringers back there. The only way it happens is if Heyward/Watts KOs Mahommey. Kelce was dinged and so was Hill. That might be enough. All we can hope for is that Pitt softens them up for their round 2 matchup. This. If Pitt can barely beat a badly hobbled Ravens team , it doesn’t bode well for them going against a mostly full strength KC team that already smoked this season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, Big Turk said: They had them all in the 36-10 drubbing KC put on them earlier in the year too. i believe Watt was playing hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 If Big Ben can find the magic fountain of middle age, then maybe. But since Ben can't throw the ball more than 2 yards downfield, they can't take advantage of a suspect Chiefs defense. KC 38-9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demongyz Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Anything can happen, but it won't. KC will destroy them and it won't be close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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