NFL Playoffs - Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers - odds, preview and prediction

[West Philly Patriot]

It would be nice to discuss the pats and a LEGITIMATE oppononent without the homer snark.

It's the highest level of football week after week But grown men throw hissy fits when you say something as simple as: "this will be a tough matchup"

 

[English Patriot]

The only thing worrying me is the only thing that has worried me all season: Brady not given time by the o-line. Apart from that i see a 10-18 point win. If Brady gets even just enough time to set his feet this will be a blowout.

 

[woolster22]

And they have life again? Kind of

 

[Tunescribe]

Baaahaaaaaa good night Steelers. ALWAYS great to see them lose. ALWAYS. Their fanbase can stick their spygate chest thumping where the sun don't shine.

Nice to know that little puke Florio is pouting tonight.

 

[Archeryaddict12]

I think reed is done and will retire after this year or after the outdoors, I think it is going to be the tomac/Roczen show now.

Just as long as barcia doesn't win. Maybe millsaps will have another good year.

 

[Double TE]

don't laugh. we don't have a great pass rush and flacco has a lot of weapons to throw to - smith, smith, daniels, and jones.

Where are the great weapons? I was expecting to see Megatron and Tate

 

[moejr]

LOL Safety

 

[supafly]

Why is a long passer who puts it up for grabs a bad matchup for the current Revis Patriots?

I'm guessing that the concern is much more regarding the fact that Baltimore now has the most postseason road victories in the history of the NFL, has come to Foxborough three times in a row and played us incredibly tough, (winning twice) and has one of the most imposing front sevens in the entire NFL that was once again on display tonight.

If you're looking at things offensively though, they have averaged 27+ points in their games this season, so they are no slouches in that area either. That is not as much of a concern of mine, however.

The OL will have to do its job this upcoming weekend. If that's the case, they should gut it out.

 

[patsfan-1982]

Of course he would help, the guy has over 2,000 from scrimmage.

let me rephrase that. help yes but not have a impact not the way the ravens DL is owning the line of scrimmage

 

[Joey007]

This is not the same Ravens team, and this is not the same Pats team. The former is considerably worse and the latter is considerably better.

They do still have their strengths though. If our O-line doesn't play it's best it can completely ruin the whole offensive game plan. Baltimore's pass rush will be the best we've seen all season.

 

[Tom meets Kaepernick]

It would be nice to discuss the pats and a LEGITIMATE oppononent without the homer snark.

It's the highest level of football week after week But grown men throw hissy fits when you say something as simple as: "this will be a tough matchup"

Good luck with that.

 

[Double TE]

No one runs draw plays anymore it seems

 

[Wheelman]

Push off and then proceed to fall down...Steelers football!

 

[Its_The_Patriots]

Good grief. Get this game over with.

 

[FrodoBagginz]

Steelers a bunch of buffoons. A comeback not possible.

 

[varjao]

Ufc started earlier here in this bar, fight, glasses flowing, wow

 

[juny]

No one runs draw plays anymore it seems

Except mcdaniels on 3rd and forever

 

[JMC00]

Baltimore's pass rush will be the best we've seen all season.

no. just no.

 

[obgod3]

Well I think the Lions are better on the defensive line.

Crap I need to get out of here.

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

Patriots vs Ravens will be a close game! Get ready for Terrel Thuggs to open his mouth!