edge312
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I don't like to sell a win before the game is actually played, but too many things are leading me to believe that this game won't be as close as advertised. I'm taking the following things into account:
1) The line has dropped by almost a FG
2) Just about every analyst is picking the Steelers (more than likely just to create debate) - as Simmons would say, they are the "sexy" pick in this matchup
3) Pittsburgh players (i.e. Smith) start running their mouth and "guaranteeing" a victory
4) Pittsburgh is 2-3 on the road with losses to Arizona, Denver, and the Jets (the freakin' Jets!) = combined 14-22 record
5) Rodney and Co. feel somewhat embarrassed after a complete lack of a run defense last week
6) Pittsburgh has been in this position before, and I highly doubt BB has forgotten about their streak-ending victory back in '04
7) I fully expect the crowd to be offering up a much needed 12th man, which should cause problems for Little Ben at the line.
Just my .02
1) The line has dropped by almost a FG
2) Just about every analyst is picking the Steelers (more than likely just to create debate) - as Simmons would say, they are the "sexy" pick in this matchup
3) Pittsburgh players (i.e. Smith) start running their mouth and "guaranteeing" a victory
4) Pittsburgh is 2-3 on the road with losses to Arizona, Denver, and the Jets (the freakin' Jets!) = combined 14-22 record
5) Rodney and Co. feel somewhat embarrassed after a complete lack of a run defense last week
6) Pittsburgh has been in this position before, and I highly doubt BB has forgotten about their streak-ending victory back in '04
7) I fully expect the crowd to be offering up a much needed 12th man, which should cause problems for Little Ben at the line.
Just my .02