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AFC Playoffs teams. A weak lot?

Steeleers said:
I hate to say it but the Bengals are probably the biggest threat. Get past Saturday and we can put up a lot of points on anyone else in the playoffs. I have a feeling the Bengals aren't intimidated anymore. This match up is becoming a blood feud. Their fans sure do like to wet their pants though.
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So you think the Bengals have a better defense than the Broncos? Not me.
McCaron is 2-1 but his two wins came against the 49ers and the Ravens.. not that our defense is great, or even good for that matter but we can get the ball and I expect the defense to do just that vs. McCaron on Saturday.
 
Vader said:
The bungles are the easiest out in the playoffs. They haven't won a playoff game in decades and Dalton will be rusty even if he does come back. The steelers should win by 14 points. I'd be more concerned playing in KC or NE.
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I don't think Dalton plays, but I was rooting for us to play the Bengals. Certainly prefer to play in a stadium where we are 14-3 than at Arrowhead or in Denver. It's also in primetime and the Bengals are abysmal at night...
 
I'm torn on this. It would be so awesome to beat them in the playoffs in their stadium. On the flip side, losing to them in the playoffs again, ughh.
 
mdk2 said:
So you think the Bengals have a better defense than the Broncos? Not me.
McCaron is 2-1 but his two wins came against the 49ers and the Ravens.. not that our defense is great, or even good for that matter but we can get the ball and I expect the defense to do just that vs. McCaron on Saturday.
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Not overall but against us? Absolutely. Look at the numbers. They have played well on defense against us. Even in the game in Cincy this year. The familiarity they have with us and the rivalry getting more intense recently makes me expect more of a Ravens type of game than a typical Bengals game. I expect a win, but it won't be a blowout. After this week I think things get easier. The Patriots look tired, the Broncos defense can be had if The passing game is on and the Chiefs had a fairly easy schedule down the stretch.
 
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If we get past the bungholes, Don't sleep on Denver... playing in that stadium at that altitude will be rough on the timing of the passing game and our secondary doesn't have the depth to get into a shootout with the old geezer. then it will likely be the cheatriots... nothing about this will be easy
 
madinsomniac said:
If we get past the bungholes, Don't sleep on Denver... playing in that stadium at that altitude will be rough on the timing of the passing game and our secondary doesn't have the depth to get into a shootout with the old geezer. then it will likely be the cheatriots... nothing about this will be easy
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Unless the offense gets in gear and starts putting up 35 a game again, I don't like our odds of getting past the second round with our record-setting cornerback Antwon Blake.
 
Okay, I'm certainly not a Tomlin "supporter" by any means, but we're in the playoffs! We have as good a shot as anybody! Why not be happy with that? There are a LOT of things Tomlin does that irritate me, but to be fair, we have to give him some credit as well. Hopefully he, the rest of the coaching staff, and all of the players put forth their best effort for the next four games and we bring home our 7th Lombardi!!
 
The Bengals will be tough. I would love a easy win for my heart rate but they know us and we know them. Its going to be a nailbiter in my opinion. We have to play mistake free. And stop the run..
 
Beat the Bengals, the Broncos, KC and the Redskins - easiest SB win evar!
 
Coach said:
It's anyone's game.

New England I think is deflated.

Cincy and Denver have backup Qb's

Houston still doesn't have a QB

KC is well coached and on a roll, but they are overachievers.

I know out defense rhymes with luck, but the offense is capable of putting up 30+ on any of these teams.
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I agree the AFC teams have some real downside this year. You have Manning not 100% in Denver and maybe Osweiler if Manning can't go. Pats are physically beat up. Bungles have a backup QB. Houston has a solid defense but their offense isn't scaring anyone. KC is probably the best team top to bottom in the AFC playoffs right now. Then you have us with our offense that can score on anyone but plays down to ****** teams and our suspect secondary. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.
 
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