Steelers vs Bengals

So here's my prediction. The Bengals defense holds Big Ben & Co. in check, McCarran has a decent day, no big mistakes, and Cincinnati wins 23-17, securing Marvin Lewis' job for another year. Then next week Andy Dalton is cleared to play and starts against New England. He throws 3 interceptions and the Bengals get blown out, kicking off an offseason QB controversy.

Meh. I am watching football. Will be begging for anything football related in a couple months.

Rooting for the Bengals in this one.

God I hate the Pissurgh Stealers............Go Cincy!!

McCarron has really nice pocket awareness and so far looks like the moment is not too big for him.

hawksfansinceday1":3o4ua288 said:

McCarron has really nice pocket awareness and so far looks like the moment is not too big for him.

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Well, he did QB two National Championships at Alabama, so he should be used to high pressure games.

SeatownJay":2xk3vijs said:

hawksfansinceday1":2xk3vijs said:

McCarron has really nice pocket awareness and so far looks like the moment is not too big for him.

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Well, he did QB two National Championships at Alabama, so he should be used to high pressure games.

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Absolutely.

Phil Simms never shuts up. As soon as Nantz pauses for effect or to catch his breath, Simms just starts blathering again. He's insufferable.

a single fg might win this...

This game is more boring than the Chiefs vs Texans game...

No commentary, great.

Hey did you all know it is raining? I think it is raining. Someone may have mentioned it a time or twelve.

dontbelikethat":1rm2bda5 said:

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This picture is how this game is making me feel. Yeesh. Not exactly a thrilling start to the tourney so far today, NFL.

Is this even football anymore? Looked like a great hit to me.

Seanhawk":107irohf said:

Is this even football anymore? Looked like a great hit to me.

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It's frickin ridiculous every hard hit is a penelty . That hit was so clean just the way they are asking guys to hit ! Com on man!!!
Booooooooooooooooo

Seanhawk":1clylguz said:

Is this even football anymore? Looked like a great hit to me.

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I thought it was too. The receiver dropped his shoulder and helmet. What is he supposed to do, not tackle the guy? Crap call.

Seanhawk":28zs6ez9 said:

Is this even football anymore? Looked like a great hit to me.

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yep, couldn't agree more. how is he defenseless, he caught the ball in enemy territory, welcome to the slot.....

yaaawwwwnnnn...typical afc playoff games...

McCarron looks awful. I have no faith in him to pull this out, even against Pitts crappy defense.

MrThortan":1b52sexu said:

Hey did you all know it is raining? I think it is raining. Someone may have mentioned it a time or twelve.

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I wasn't sure if it was actually raining until they played CCR heading into the half. I'm sold...now.

Ugly game so far. If this keeps up, it will be a pretty underwhelming start to the playoffs. IMO this is the least intriguing wild card round I can remember in a long time. The NFL is a QB league, who the heck wants to watch AJ McCarron, Brian Hoyer, Alex Smith, Kirk Cousins, and Teddy Bridgewater this weekend?