Pittsburgh (+3) @ Cincinnatti (1-10-16)

[oldunclemark]

   8:15 EST      Jin Nantz and Phil Simms on CBS  ...over-under 45.5

Low 40s, upper 30s and rain....

 

QB Ben Rothlisberger (319 of 469, 3,938 yards, 21 Tds, 16 INts) will be throwing early and often to WR Antonio Brown, who has 136 catches for 1,834 yards, (No. 2 in the NFL)

..RB DeAngelo Williams (200 carries, 907 yards) is questionable with an injury

Pittsburgh averages 395 yards and 21 first downs a game.

Cincy goes without vet QB Andy Dalton (255 of 386, 3,250 yards, 25 Tds, 7 INTs) and calls on AJ McCarron (79 of 1219, 6 TDs, 2 INTs) , making his 3rd career start.

WR AJ Green (86 catches, 1,297 yards) and TE Tyler Eifert (52 catches, 13 TDs) hope the ball gets to them.

DE Carlos Dunlop has 13.5 of the Bengals 37 QB sacks. Cincy has 21 pass interceptions including 8 by safety Reggie Nelson,

Jeremy Hill has run (223 carries) for 794 yards and 11 Tds

 

This is the 3rd meeting....Cincy won 16-10 in week 8...and Pitt won 33-20 4 weeks ago...

  Here's another tricky ick...

You go with a mediocre defensive team on the road or a team without its starting QB at home.

Good game. Bad choices....The 'over' is the best bet

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Gramz]

Should be a good game. I'm hoping the Bengals break their streak and get a playoff win.

 

I'm also hearing the Officials will give both teams stern warnings before the game.

 

Last game between these two a fight broke out during pre game practice.   

[amfootball]

I had forgotten that Pitt put up 33 last game and that game was in Cincy. The rain is an interesting element. Steelers should win if they can score in the low to mid 20's.

[Gramz]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2605512-bengals-steelers-reportedly-issued-warning-by-nfl-before-2016-afc-wild-card

[ColtRider]

This game is going to be a lot closer than people think. Hoping for the Bengals to destroy the Steelers. However, my mind works a little bit better. Close game IMO. And yes, the rain is going to be a BIG determining factor in this game. Least amount of turnovers win.

[Synthetic]

 

This will be a blow out in favor of the Steelers. Yes, Cincy has a great defense, but AJ McCarron has been slightly average at best. Steelers defense will have a big day in this one. 

[ColtRider]

53 minutes ago, Bogie said:

 

This will be a blow out in favor of the Steelers. Yes, Cincy has a great defense, but AJ McCarron has been slightly average at best. Steelers defense will have a big day in this one. 

 

Hey there, Bogie! My fellow NOLA native. Remember, as you suggested ... Cincy has a great defense. 17.4 pts allowed per game is only 1/10th pt. behind Seattle's best in the NFL @ 17.3. I understand that Pittsburgh has been in Cincy's head for quite a while. I look for that to end on Saturday night. I think McCarron is overlooked. And, if the Bengals can drop BR with multiple sacks & corner coverage is at best, mediocre, I really think Cincy pulls this off.

 

If I'm wrong, I've got no problem eating the plate of crow. Many are taking Steelers. Just think this game is going to be a lot closer than most think. Maybe OT. Least amount of TOs wins this thing.

[amfootball]

5 minutes ago, ColtRider said:

 

Hey there, Bogie! My fellow NOLA native. Remember, as you suggested ... Cincy has a great defense. 17.4 pts allowed per game is only 1/10th pt. behind Seattle's best in the NFL @ 17.3. I understand that Pittsburgh has been in Cincy's head for quite a while. I look for that to end on Saturday night. I think McCarron is overlooked. And, if the Bengals can drop BR with multiple sacks & corner coverage is at best, mediocre, I really think Cincy pulls this off.

 

If I'm wrong, I've got no problem eating the plate of crow. Many are taking Steelers. Just think this game is going to be a lot closer than most think. Maybe OT. Least amount of TOs wins this thing.

I really enjoy your posts. One of the best posters up here! 

[ColtRider]

7 minutes ago, amfootball said:

I really enjoy your posts. One of the best posters up here! 

 

Thank you, amfootball! However, there are a lot more intelligent Colts & NFL fans than me that frequent this forum. That, I'm sure of. Thanks, again.

[adubb84]

With the weather and Williams being out, I'm now thinking the bengals take it. 

[oldunclemark]

7 hours ago, Bogie said:

 

This will be a blow out in favor of the Steelers. Yes, Cincy has a great defense, but AJ McCarron has been slightly average at best. Steelers defense will have a big day in this one. 

Unlikely to be a blowout either way...These guys know each other too well.

I lean towards Pitt but the Steelers defense can get smoked

[2006Coltsbestever]

It may actually be a blessing that Dalton is out  He always chokes in the Playoffs. Having said that AJ isn't really that good so I cant pick against the Steelers. I want Cincy to win but I see 24-17 Steelers. Cincy continues their Playoff drought.

[Jules]

A ton of people I see are taking the Bengals.

 

But, not me. Nope. Black and gold is going to the top IMO this year baby.

 

[oldunclemark]

17 hours ago, Jules said:

A ton of people I see are taking the Bengals.

 

But, not me. Nope. Black and gold is going to the top IMO this year baby.

 

This guy puts the 'terrible' in terrible towel

[jvan1973]

With Dalton out,   I'm surprised the bengals are giving points.   I would like to see the bengals win.  But with a backup qb it will be tough.   Although ryan mallet kicked their butt

[Gramz]

Today is my grandson's 13th birthday, and he is a huge Bengals fan, so for that reason I am really hoping they get a Win,   well that ..... and the fact.....   I just hope the Steelers go down.

[oldunclemark]

The rain apparently will be a big factor here..not cold..but rainy

[King Colt]

I'm pulling for Cincy just for new blood in the playoffs. I like and respect Pittsburgh but I'll pull for the guys with the funny helmets tonight.

[oldunclemark]

rain isn't a factor yet..that favors Pittsburgh

[oldunclemark]

   its gong to be tough for McCarron early

[oldunclemark]

oh, well..here comes the rain......this may get sloppy

[Gramz]

I've never heard of delay of game on the Defense...???  What was that?

[oldunclemark]

    this game is bad too, isn't it?

[Gramz]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

    this game is bad too, isn't it?

so far.  Isn't delay of game normally on the Offense?  That was a weird call.

[amfootball]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

    this game is bad too, isn't it?

Yep. It is reflective of the whole league this season. Garbage most Sundays ...

[oldunclemark]

Just now, Mrs. Misunderstood said:

so far.  Isn't delay of game normally on the Offense?  That was a weird call.

I didntsee..maybe moving the ball when it was spotted.or failing to give it to the ref...delaying the next play

[scooter4910]

Who would you rather see play NE.....Cin or KC? I don't think the Bengals can knock them out so I guess I'm rooting for a Steelers win.

[oldunclemark]

cheap shot on ben

[oldunclemark]

hard feelings....on the sidelines

[Gramz]

  someone will get ejected before this game is over.

[oldunclemark]

4 minutes ago, amfootball said:

Yep. It is reflective of the whole league this season. Garbage most Sundays ...

No, that's an overstatement....these aren't the top teams

[snkdy]

Getting chippy.

[oldunclemark]

  Bengals need to get angry because the longer the game stays even, the better it is for Pitt with Be n at QB

[oldunclemark]

  0-0 at the quarter....might be bad..might just be the AFC North

[oldunclemark]

after one quarter I'm still wondering how Cincy scores 20-21 points

[2006Coltsbestever]

So far neither team looks like world beaters.

[amfootball]

4 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

No, that's an overstatement....these aren't the top teams

right and yet they made the final 6 team cut. League was way down this year.

[oldunclemark]

That coach wasjust trying to hold him up..

 

If you don't want folks to pull your hair..maybe you should cut it, son..

[oldunclemark]

1 minute ago, amfootball said:

right and yet they made the final 6 team cut. League was way down this year.

final 12

[amfootball]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

final 12

final 6 in the conference. They are supposed to be the best of the best in the AFC and they are anything but. Well, I would say KC is pretty legit.