I like the Patriots and falcons......
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I smell another Packers rout like what happened in Atlanta the year the Packers won their last Superbowl. I think Rodgers gets Nelson back and Adams and Allison play, too. Aaron Rodgers hasn't been this locked in during the playoffs since 2011 and I'm not sure if anyone stops them barring him going down to injury.
I agree on the Pats. A Pats-Packers Superbowl would be a dream matchup, even if it's rather see the Steelers there.
I agree on the Pats. A Pats-Packers Superbowl would be a dream matchup, even if it's rather see the Steelers there.
I don't see it....Steeler's have the Best Team in Ben, Bell, Brown, Rogers, and OL, Packer's the Best QB & QB Coach, The Patriot's have the Best Head Coach, Atlanta is good too but lacks the experience in the Playoffs....We Shall See?
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I like the Steelers because right now, at this point in the season the Steelers are a better football team than the Patriots. Period. If the Steelers win it won't be an upset like the stuffed suits on the tube say.
I think both will be very good games and I'm not sure who's going to win either game? Personally, I like Pittsburgh and Atlanta. However, any combination is easily feasible.
Very few people are expecting the Steelers to pull it out and that is when they are at their best in the playoffs. This should make for an interesting result.
I thought that there were a bunch of Packers who are sick and questionable for the game.
Ladarius Green could be a HUGE factor in this game if he suits up. He, Brown and Rogers won't allow BB to double AB with Butler and a safety while letting everybody single up. Having a verticle threat from the TE position is a big monkey wrench. Green is much more athletic than James...although he's not very tough.
Having multiple weapons in the passing games means no 8 man fronts vs Bell or spying him.
Gimme Steelers and Packers rematch.
Having multiple weapons in the passing games means no 8 man fronts vs Bell or spying him.
Gimme Steelers and Packers rematch.
Ben needs to step us his game for the Steelers to win. If he plays like he did in KC we lose by double digits. Our secondary is still ripe to get thrown on, KC receivers dropped a few long passes or they probably would have won the game.
Receiving corp pretty decimated (Adams and Allison injured, Nelson sick and injured). All may be out or all may play. They were potentially getting a few guys back this week too though.
This is where I am I am at. They are both going to be great ones, IMO. #HereweGo
NE and Atlanta for me. Ben not playing great and team settling for too many FG's. Atlanta and GB could go to the team with the ball last. I think Vic Beesley will be the difference for Atl.
If the Steelers can keep Dion Lewis in check, get a turnover and not screw up on special teams I really like their chances. Other than Joe Flacco the Patriots haven't played a QB with a pulse since like week ten. Hopefully, Ben can go out there and light them up like a firework.
Ladarius Green is the Steelers' Beau Bennett.
However, either way, precedent doesn't give the Steelers much chance to win. I don't expect they'll get embarrassed like similar recent games with the Pats but (via legal means or not) the Pats seem to have their number. And normally I don't put much stock in things like trash talk motivating an opponent but in the Patriot's case, you don't want to wake the sleeping giant like Brown did with his twitter or facebook or youporn or whatever it was stunt. The Steelers have made that mistake with the Pats in the past (Anthony Smith).
As far as the other game, I would like the Falcons to win, just to see someone different (plus if the Steelers did somehow win, I like the Falcons better as an opponent) but I think the Packers are rolling too well right now.
The Facebook Live thing will have no impact whatsoever on tomorrow's except that it will give stupid people someone to scapegoat should the Steelers lose.
I think its going to be two good games and I don't really know what to expect for either outcome. I like the Steelers chances much better with no Gronk.
The Steelers have only scored 30pts. or more about 5-6 times all season, that is in 18 games, we are playing today with at least 2 guys that are no where near the talent level of a real # 2 receiver. A te that is probably a year away from being a consistent nfl game day threat. We will probably need at least 28-32 points to win, the real ????? is, can we hold N.E. to under 25 and score at least more than that. Contrary to popular opinion, we are not a high scoring team, based on seasonal results. Probably end up something like N.E. 24--us 17.. sure hope I am wrong but everything points in that direction.
I hope that the Steelers win, but I'm not holding my breath. Ben hasn't shown that he can play well on the road. Brady/Belicheat are smarter than Ben/Tomlin, and make better decisions. The Steelers have certainly been on a charmed run lately, so maybe it is their year, and they pull it out. There can't be any boneheaded turnovers in the red zone, etc. Just give it to Bell on 1st and goal from the 5. Have to get TDs, not FGs this week.
Well, I felt Clemson would beat Bama and I have had a good feeling about our Steelers for a while now. There is no Gronk and that makes the Pats vulnerable. We have to play really well and I think we will. Steelers 27-23.
As for the other game, I really like Atlanta. The team is alot better than anyone gives them credit for. Rodgers is great and is not overhyped. However, Atlanta as a team, is far better than the Packers. Atlanta 41-33.
As for the other game, I really like Atlanta. The team is alot better than anyone gives them credit for. Rodgers is great and is not overhyped. However, Atlanta as a team, is far better than the Packers. Atlanta 41-33.
I'm betting on the Falcons. Yes, A. Rodgers is extremely hot, but the Packers are playing on fumes. Two road games in a road, emotional win last week against the #1 on the road (one they nearly gave away, BTW), key players hurt, key players sick with the flu, little practice time together this week, travel from Dallas to GB to Atlanta (with a two hour bus ride due to weather and a late arrival), etc.
And the Falcons are at home and rested; bye week, easy win last week, no travel, players healthy. And Matt Ryan is no slouch at QB; MVP of the league this year. I don't see GB's defense slowing down that offense.
And the Falcons are at home and rested; bye week, easy win last week, no travel, players healthy. And Matt Ryan is no slouch at QB; MVP of the league this year. I don't see GB's defense slowing down that offense.
Sounds like Bennett will play, but is being held together by duct tape. Good pass catching TE's are very underrated in what they make a defense do. If the guy can't move well, that means you can cover him with a LB and your Safety is free to assist with the WR's. Keith Butler (who many teams wanted to interview when we had Lebeau) seems to be a good defensive mind. It will be interesting to see what he schemes up here tonight.
He doesn't deserve that name or that respect, he's never won anything. Maybe if he wins this year, but it's stupid that this non-winner/non-champion has had this big timer nickname for years.
