goheels22002

And a terrific young quarterback. Andy Dalton has better statistics this season than Roethlisberger or Flacco - Andy Dalton NFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com

supafly

I will admit that I wouldn't be thrilled about that possibility either.

The Steelers are getting Ike Taylor back soon, he was seen at a local sushi restuarant this afternoon without any noticable limp or walking boot. His return will be within the next couple of weeks for sure.

At any rate, their pass defense is much better with Taylor in there than without him, and they are a team who could certainly come to Foxborough and play the Pats tough.

I'd much rather play Cincy or even Indy if it fell that way.

The problem is that no matter how you look at it, they are set up for a few very tough games in a row.

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brdmaverick

I was thinking the same thing. Regardless of how the Steelers are playing, they always seem to find a way to knock off the Bengals.

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brdmaverick

Yes, the Chargers do have some letdowns (most notably their playoff loss to the Pats in 2006 and the Jets in 2010), but they do have some quality playoff wins against Peyton in his prime (2007 and 2008).

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PatsFan2

Exactly if once a choker always choker...I have a feeling week 17 against the Dolphins might not be an important game for our Pats. I want no PART of Pittsburgh in week 1 on the Playoffs. They will be the most Dangerous low seed in the AFC. The have won the SB going that route before no thanks.

PatriotSeven

No to mention, Andy's had the toughest time out of all rookie QB's drafted last year being in a division where he has to face both Pittsburgh's and Ravens' defenses twice a year.

Something tells me this year could be different for the Bengals. Pittsburgh just doesn't look very good to me.

yukon cornelius

could happen?


playing with the scenarios the bengals seem most likely to me



nothing about the potential 1st round matchups scares me


going to denver doesn't scare me, either....


the grind of 3 games before the SB and potential injuries is my biggest concern



could they lose? sure......but i still think they are the best team in the AFC right now (assuming a healthy gronk & dennard)

PP2

I would be surprised if this were the case. I think more likely than not, we'll get Balitmore.

yukon cornelius

i actually expect baltimore to lose to cinci

PATSYLICIOUS

I'm still hopeful for Denver choking away the bye back to us. But if I were to guess right now I think we'll be hosting the Steelers in a 3 vs 6 game on wild card weekend. One of the worst case scenarios for us this year if Ben is back to full health, they are a dangerous team. Steelers, @ Broncos, @ Texans would be a tough road in what was thought to be a weak AFC but if it's meant to happen it will.

In 2004 we faced an amazing gauntlet of teams and made through it with ease. In 2007 with what was thought to be one of the historically great teams we faced a much easier path IMO and barely won the AFC games, then lost to a wild card team. So it all comes down to us being at or near full strength and playing our best ball when it counts. Hopefully if the 2 seed can't be reached we are smart with our injured players and take advantage of clinching the division so early.

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