They have been a hot mess all year long.. almost everyone is this year... the NFL has finally reached full mediocrity..
AFC North update
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So basically Denver and New England are paper tigers... if they are the top two seeds and Houston stays as the 7 seed, I'd assume Houston makes the AFC CG
Buffalo would be favored in and wild card game they play...
The Chargers are probably the team we would have a shot at getting that elusive playoff win against
So if Denver gets the bye
2. NE vs 7. Houston - Houston wins
3. Jags vs 6.Bills - Bills win
4. Steelers vs LA Chargers. Steelers win
Then we could dream of a second round home game lol.., unfortunately it would be vs the Bills and Buffalo is one round from its typical choke position..
Buffalo would be favored in and wild card game they play...
The Chargers are probably the team we would have a shot at getting that elusive playoff win against
So if Denver gets the bye
2. NE vs 7. Houston - Houston wins
3. Jags vs 6.Bills - Bills win
4. Steelers vs LA Chargers. Steelers win
Then we could dream of a second round home game lol.., unfortunately it would be vs the Bills and Buffalo is one round from its typical choke position..
The Steelers haven't been in position to rest players since 2020, the last time they won the division. They were the #7 seed twice, the #6 seed once, and missed the playoffs once since that season.
2020 was the last year of the 16-game schedule. You may recall that was the season they started 11-0. Then they lost 3 in a row, and were trailing the Philip Rivers-led Colts by 10 points in the 4th quarter before rallying to win. Tomlin then decides to selectively rest a few starters in the final week against the Browns, including Ben, Watt, Heyward, and Pouncey. They lost 24-22 to Cleveland, who got into the playoffs because of that win. Rudolph does what he does, plays decently with a passer rating in the 80s. The two teams happened to match up again the following week, and as we all remember, Pittsburgh started that game down 28-0 in the first quarter -- thanks to a bad snap by Pouncey and two Ben INTs.
So it's hard to say what the right answer is. The Steelers have been behind by at least 21 points in each of their 5 playoff games over the last 8 years. Rest or no rest. High seed or low seed. They've gotten their @sses kicked right out of the gate every time.
Rodgers doesn't need any extra reps. I have complete confidence that he can take the next few weeks off and play just fine in round one of the playoffs. The guy knows what he's doing. Tomlin should preserve his health, rest him up, and see what Will Howard looks like in a starting role so they have a better idea about the future of the QB position. What we'll most likely get is more mediocre backup play from Rudolph, which makes absolutely zero sense when looking at the big picture.
2020 was the last year of the 16-game schedule. You may recall that was the season they started 11-0. Then they lost 3 in a row, and were trailing the Philip Rivers-led Colts by 10 points in the 4th quarter before rallying to win. Tomlin then decides to selectively rest a few starters in the final week against the Browns, including Ben, Watt, Heyward, and Pouncey. They lost 24-22 to Cleveland, who got into the playoffs because of that win. Rudolph does what he does, plays decently with a passer rating in the 80s. The two teams happened to match up again the following week, and as we all remember, Pittsburgh started that game down 28-0 in the first quarter -- thanks to a bad snap by Pouncey and two Ben INTs.
So it's hard to say what the right answer is. The Steelers have been behind by at least 21 points in each of their 5 playoff games over the last 8 years. Rest or no rest. High seed or low seed. They've gotten their @sses kicked right out of the gate every time.
Rodgers doesn't need any extra reps. I have complete confidence that he can take the next few weeks off and play just fine in round one of the playoffs. The guy knows what he's doing. Tomlin should preserve his health, rest him up, and see what Will Howard looks like in a starting role so they have a better idea about the future of the QB position. What we'll most likely get is more mediocre backup play from Rudolph, which makes absolutely zero sense when looking at the big picture.
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So, Tomin is actually above most coaches?
Tomlin is what he is.. an above average coach... bear in mind, the average football coach probably has an IQ slightly higher than a baseball bat... its not a position known for brilliant minds... just rehashed strategies and player motivation...
Just think of this season as an extra long preseason!
We have just started to gel and are where we are supposed to be after 9 practice games.
We have just started to gel and are where we are supposed to be after 9 practice games.
I like the way you’re thinking, man
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Chargers still have to play Denver, so it's highly unlikely Chargers will be number 5 seed, and even less likely Denver will be number 1 seed if Chargers are the 5. Chargers beat Denver they likely win the Division, Chargers lose to Denver, Bills likely get the number 5 seed.
Chargers also have to play Houston... but if buffalo loses to philly and the chargers win at least 1 of their two games, the AFC north probably is playing the second place team in the AFC west, be it Denver or LA... just more chances its LA...
Lol ive been playing with the playoff simulator for days now
