Broncofan Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) Won't lie, I'm pretty bummed that IND & LAC lost last week - because I didn't think LV would go far, and I would have loved to see IND-BUF 2 and LAC-KC 3. Oh well, we get this instead. Whatevs (don't take umbrage Steeler fans, it's Herbert-Mahomes). Keys to the game: -Can PIT sustain drives against KC's D? DEN gave the blueprint - but PIT's OL was not able to sustain a run game, and Big Ben's limitations really allow KC to play a short field. -Can PIT's D limit KC's O? No CEH and Darrel Williams with turf toe means run-game wise, Derrick Gore could have a huge day (DFS play baby!). Is Tyreek OK? If not, then PIT can mirror what DEN did and take out Kelce. Mahomes is still great, but you make him beat you with the Pringles/Robinsons of the world, it gets a lot easier to limit the O production. It makes me nervous given how poorly the PIT O played last time - but I took PIT +13.5 with no belief they'll win, outside of a 2+ or 3+ TO differential game, but the believe they could keep it close something like a a 27-17 game (with a late backdoor cover). I'll be upfront in that I'll always watch the game - but might be turning in for an early evening with work tomorrow and a huge snowstorm coming (hopefully it's not a KC storm of pts like BUF laid on NE last night lol). Edited January 16, 2022 by Broncofan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl4life07 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 In order for the Steelers to have a chance, TJ Watt have to literally be the best player on the field. I think that might not even be enough if Big Ben cant turn back the clock and be the old Big Ben instead of being the OLD Big Ben. The Steelers need to score at least 24pts with their defense dominating for them to have a real chance to win. I do have the Chiefs winning though bc I dont trust the Steelers to score 24pts heck they might not score 16pts. Mahomes wont have to be spectacular he just need to take what the defense gives him and let Kelce and the other weapons get the ball in their hands and make plays. The defense will be all over the Steelers and I think this game will be an easy win for the Chiefs. It wont be as lopsided as it was when they met in the regular season but the Chiefs should still win and it shouldnt feel like the Steelers were even threatening at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJaxxenGuy Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 If Tyreek is still limping around and not taking the game over I could see Pittsburgh making the upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenos Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 30 minutes ago, ThatJaxxenGuy said: If Tyreek is still limping around and not taking the game over I could see Pittsburgh making the upset. Can anyone stop Kelce though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 The Steelers made the playoffs this year lol This will never not be funny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Xenos said: Can anyone stop Kelce though? They can bracket him if Hill is ineffective. It’s what Denver did to great effect (sweated out the L best long term result for the org). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJaxxenGuy Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Xenos said: Can anyone stop Kelce though? If Reek is ineffective it’s possible. I just saw Denver play Kc really close and I feel like Pittsburgh is built similarly though slightly better. Not saying Pittsburgh WILL win but it’s totally possible Edited January 16, 2022 by ThatJaxxenGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Nix Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I’ve learned over the years to never count out Pittsburgh. The Chiefs better not sleep on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenos Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Forge said: The Steelers made the playoffs this year lol This will never not be funny Unless you’re the losing team that let it happen… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Slim Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 steelers 28 to 24 with najee doing for ben what ben did for the bus over a decade and a half prior and promising him one last ride to the superbowl… LFG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolmesPriest Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 gooooooooo CHIEFSSSSSSSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolmesPriest Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 let's hope this game is less exciting and ref involved then the last one, and the Chiefs control this one the whole time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOaktown_56 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 8 hours ago, Johnny Nix said: I’ve learned over the years to never count out Pittsburgh. The Chiefs better not sleep on them. Yeah even though they're huge underdogs you have to give them their respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity_Cometh Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Ever seen Old Yeller? Guess what part Ben plays tonight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaqOptic Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Time for our season funeral... Good Night Sweet Princes. You've given me a hell of a ride this season. #7, you let me see 2 Super Bowls. I still dont like you as a person, but thank you for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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