I'm 1-0 doing these threads this season so I thought now would be a good time to try and keep that mojo working.
Key game, on the road, in the snow, playoff implications for both teams
Time: 1 pm
Place: Heinz Field PA
Announcers: Dan Fouts and Ian Eagle
Dolphins Injuries We appear to be healthy, with Chris Clemons being in doubt
Stealers: A host of injuries, they are down to their 3rd string Center, LeVon Bell will play today
Picks to click:
Dolphins: Suspect Randy Starks and Rishard Matthews have great games
Stealers; Jason Worilds has been hot since moving to LOLB and LeVon Bell
Side note, hearing that the "usual" pill location is DOWN, as everyone knows YOU CANNOT POST LINKS TO STREAMS IN THE GAME DAY THREAD, granted know that someone will not read this and like a dummy post:
"anyone know a pill location"
Please do try to refrain from doing so
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What really bothered me was the Stealers players going on camera and lying like rugs
Watching the early coverage and Keyshawn and jackson had us the 6th worst playoff hopeful of 7, and had SD at #3...and we beat the Chargers easily
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Credit to Walter Cherepinksy at www.walterfootball.com for this write-up/prediction on his "EARLY PICKS" page. (I don't think this counts as a "full article").
http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2013_14early.php
PITTSBURGH OFFENSE: The Steelers' offensive line was just rounding into form, so it's only natural that this unit suffered a terrible setback. Center Fernando Velasco, who was doing a good job of replacing Maurkice Pouncey, is out for the year after injuring his Achilles in the fourth quarter of the Thanksgiving game. Someone named Cody Wallace will have to step in for him now. Meanwhile, guard David DeCastro is considered questionable with a foot. Even if he plays, he may not be 100 percent. This means Miami will have tons of success pressuring Ben Roethlisberger up the middle. And then, of course, there's Cameron Wake...
Only seven teams have accumulated more sacks than the Dolphins this year, so Roethlisberger will definitely be under heavy pressure. Making matters even worse, his top receiver, Antonio Brown, will have to deal with Brent Grimes' outstanding coverage. Brown was able to have success against Joe Haden recently, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he'll thrive versus Grimes.
Roethlisberger has been able to lean on Le'Veon Bell as a solid runner and a decent receiver coming out of the backfield, but there's a chance Bell may not be able to suit up. Bell sustained a nasty concussion last Thursday when he collided with Baltimore corner Jimmy Smith. Bell has had plenty of time to get cleared, but the one issue is that he suffered memory loss from the hit. Thus, it's no lock that he'll be cleared. If he does suit up, it'll obviously be a big boost for Pittsburgh, as the Dolphins aren't particularly strong versus the rush.
MIAMI OFFENSE: Mike Wallace makes his return to Pittsburgh, and just at the right time too - the speedy receiver had major problems connecting with Ryan Tannehill earlier in the year, but they've developed a stronger rapport recently. Wallace has caught 12 passes for 209 yards and a couple of touchdowns in his previous two contests. He'll get Ike Taylor this week, which is good news for Wallace because Taylor can't cover anyone anymore.
Having Wallace go off should help Ryan Tannehill avoid pressure. Tannehill has still taken more sacks than any quarterback in the NFL this year, but it's promising that the Jets managed to bring him down only once. Tannehill figures to have a pretty clean pocket again, given that only two teams (Falcons, Jaguars) have accumulated fewer sacks than the Steelers this season. Pittsburgh couldn't even bring down Joe Flacco behind Baltimore's putrid offensive line last week.
Tannehill will also be helped by a rushing attack that should be able to have some success in this contest. Pittsburgh, currently 15th against the run in terms of YPC (3.99), will be missing two starters on the defensive line (Steve McLendon, Brett Keisel). With Daniel Thomas also out, Miami will be forced to use its more-talented running back in Lamar Miller.
RECAP: I like that the Steelers are coming off a Thursday game. They've had lots of time to prepare for Miami. However, there are two hang-ups that are preventing me from betting any units on them. First, the loss to the Ravens could have some negative lingering effects. And second, the team could be distracted by this Mike Tomlin sideline controversy. I'm still picking Pittsburgh to cover, but no units will be involved.
FINAL THOUGHTS: I've had some people in the comment section why I'm picking the Steelers after making it sound like the Dolphins were the right side. Pittsburgh is the play because I feel like the greatest factor is the rest advantage; the team has had extra time to prepare for Miami. Weather is also huge, as the DOlphins will have to win in the snow. Having said that, I feel like this is a three-point game that will push. The sharps don't favor either side.
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ALmost time to kick ***.
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We're wearing aqua pants today. Yes! We need this game. It's cold. It's snowy. It's December football with the playoffs in reach. Let's rock their house!
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Go dolphins!
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Relevant December football!!!! What a great day!!! GO PHINS!!
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Live Gameday Chatroom for y'all!!!
Chatzy.com/steelerslose
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I'd for sure have MMoore warmed up just in case -
Is the thumb on the throwing or non-throwing hand?
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Why can't I watch the game on my directv Sunday ticket online account? I get this message " due to NFL rules, local broadcast or non-sellout games are not available to stream on your device" its not a local game where I live. Atlanta and greenbay is the local game where I live. I get the Atlanta game on TV and online but not the dolphins game. It makes no sense. I am pissed. Does my
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lmeister3's Keys to the Game:
- Out-score the opponent
- Don't give up more points than you score
- Don't suck
- Pretty please?
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The more I think about it...
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Damn you. Pray maynard doesn't read that.
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That's fine with me, we got this baby -
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Field looks fine, thought it would look like Philly
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Lets do this!! Must win game here IMO. Gotta beat the Steelers today. Hopefully we dont have to beat the officials too like the last time we played these spoiled clowns
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