Steelers (8-3) at Patriots (7-4) STELLERS MISS PLAYOFFS

[Old School]

some stuff...

interesting too..:mj07:


Ben Roethlisberger had his second straight game without an interception last week. The Steelers are now 24-6 all-time when Big Ben goes without an INT (5-0 this season).


New England went to Miami and dismantled the Dolphins, 48-28, and has now alternated wins and losses in each of its last five contests. The Patriots put up 530 yards against Miami and have recorded back-to-back 500+ yard games for the first time in franchise history.
[Cassel has major $$$$$ coming his way from his new team next season.]


Matt Cassel recorded his second consecutive 400-yard passing performance last weekend, becoming the first quarterback in Patriots' history to do so. The last NFL QB with back-to-back 400+ yard passing games was Billy Volek of the Titans in December of 2004.



Randy Moss had three touchdown catches for the seventh time in his career last Sunday and passed Cris Carter for third place on the all-time list with 132 receiving TDs. Among active players, only Terrell Owens (138) and LaDainian Tomlinson (135) have more overall touchdowns than Moss' 133.



Pittsburgh allowed just 43 rushing yards in Week 12 ? the seventh straight and 10th time this season that opponents have failed to top the century mark on the ground. The Steelers lead the league in rush defense and their 66.5 yards per allowed in 2008 is currently best in franchise history.



The Steelers have 37 sacks in 2008 (second in NFL behind Philadelphia's 39 entering Week 13 play) and 30 of those have been by their linebackers ? most of any linebacking corps in the league.



Including the playoffs, New England has beaten Pittsburgh six of the last seven times the two teams have met.


The last time the Steelers won a game in Foxboro was in 1997 when Kordell Stewart led Pittsburgh to a 24-21 overtime victory over Drew Bledsoe and the Patriots.

Could this be the start of a 3 game losing streak for the Steelers


Sun Nov 30, 2008 @Patriots :scared
Sun Dec 7, 2008 Cowboys :scared
Sun Dec 14, 2008 @Ravens :scared


:director: finish 10-6 and out of the playoffs..
OUCH


is this possible...???????

JETS 11-5
RAVENS 11-5
BRONCOS [DEFAULT]
TITANS 14-2 [nothing at stake vs. Colts]
COLTS 12-4
PATS 12-4

STEELERS 10-6 :shrug:

INTERESTING STUFF.........:0corn

 

[baby johnson]

i seeeeee 21-20 ne

 

[el JB]

WON'T TOUCH FOR BETTING PURPOSES

WON'T TOUCH FOR BETTING PURPOSES

I THINK THIS GAME IS GOOD FOR WATCHING AND IF PRESSED TO ANSWER WHO'D I TAKE
I'D SAY STEELERS ( EXP DEF VS INEXPERIENCED QB ) BUT FOR MONEY WAGER PURPOSES I WON'T TOUCH IT AS I RATHER PLAY COIN TOSSING

 

[BigGaycapper]

Cassel will be exposed this week boys, dont read to much into those 400+ yd games hes had. Steelers defense will have him confused and the running game for the Pats sucks, Take the Steelers on the ML +105

 

[Old School]

and the running game for the Pats sucks

did you by some chance get some faulty numbers


cetainly not the Pats team I have watched the last few weeks.
Pats last 4 opponents and the net rushing results.

140 against Indy

144 against Buff.

125 vs Jets

122 vs Miami



hope this helps.

 

[Old School]

FORECASTED WEATHER
Forecast for Sunday, November 30, 2008
Gillette Stadium
Foxboro, MA
Updated: 11/29/08 5:45 PM ET Lo: 37?F
Hi: 42?F
Precip: 70%

2008 TRENDS (Regular Season)
The Steelers are 5-6 ATS.
The Steelers are 3-2 ATS away.
The Steelers are 3-1 ATS as the underdog.
The Steelers are 3-1 ATS as an away underdog.
The Patriots are 6-5 ATS.
The Patriots are 2-4 ATS at home.
The Patriots are 4-4 ATS as the favorite.
The Patriots are 2-4 ATS as a home favorite.

 

[Old School]

TEAM AVERAGES & NFL RANKS
TEAM OFFENSE TM PER GAME AVERAGE

Total Yards PIT 306.0
............... NWE 363.1


Yards Passing PIT 204.3
....................NWE 231.8


Yards Rushing PIT 101.7
....................NWE 131.3




TEAM DEFENSE TM PER GAME AVERAGE

Yards Allowed PIT 235.4
...................NWE 316.0


Pass Yds Allowed PIT 168.8
........................NWE 215.5


Rush Yds Allowed PIT 66.5
.........................NWE 100.5




:dizzy:

 

[MadJack]

Cassel shines as Pats beat Steelers

Cassel shines as Pats beat Steelers

There might not be any surer bet in this unstable economy than the big-bucks Matt Cassel is going to get as a free agent this offseason. But why look too much into the future when he's on a roll like he's been, this week beating the Steelers 31-19.

The Patriots scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to turn a 19-7 deficit into a 31-19 win in a game that pushes the Patriots to a mark of 8-4 heading into the stretch run of the season.

Cassel completed 24/34 passes for 291 yards and four touchdowns in another scintillating performance for the league's rising star. A win that also helps solidify the Patriots chances of pushing their way into the postseason.

 

[rubiconed]

That's enough for me !!!

Playing the Pats and the Over !!! :toast:

 

[BigGaycapper]

did you by some chance get some faulty numbers


Im sorry if that hefty 3.5 RYPA doesnt stand out to me, or those big name RB's Kevin Faulk, BenJarvus Green, Sammy Morris :mj07:. Steelers defense will stuff the non existant running game for NE today and force Cassel into a lot of mistakes, as I said Cassel will be exposed today, play Pitt on the ML.

 

[pocketrockets69]

Ben is garbage when he plays a D that gives him any pressure whatsoever. He looks brilliant when he plays a lower tier defense (ala McNabb), but when faced with pressure, he becomes very ineffective.

 

[DR STRANGELOVE]

take the patties

 

[motley plays]

Should by raining by game time,no big deal, wind however will pick up late in the game.

I luv my Patriots , but I have a bad feeling today.:scared

Im laying off and hoping for a Patriot win.

Enjoy the Game it should be fun.

Motley

 

[theMoneyShot]

Things to think about
Bryant McFadden starting CB and Deshea Townsend NickelBack both could be back for todays game and Willie Parker practiced Thursday and Friday. Steelers played Thursday night, extra time to prepare. look at the 1st game played on Thursday night Jets vs Pats, the next week both teams won on the road, Jets beating the Titans and the Pats beating the Dolphins. Matt Cassel 1st time facing the #1 Steeler Defense coached by Dick Lebeau who has extra time to prepare with a possibilty of having starters back. The Steelers signed former No#1 pick Cb Fernando Bryant about 2 weeks ago the last team he played with I believe was the Pat's. The Pat's will go 3 wide and try to spread out the steelers D. The Steelers will throw alot today also Big Ben has been checking down alot throwing more to the running backs and tight ends. the BEST BET is the OVER in this game. Finally the Pat's are coming off 2 straight divisions game could have a let down here also.

 

[jr11]

There might not be any surer bet in this unstable economy than the big-bucks Matt Cassel is going to get as a free agent this offseason. But why look too much into the future when he's on a roll like he's been, this week beating the Steelers 31-19.

The Patriots scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to turn a 19-7 deficit into a 31-19 win in a game that pushes the Patriots to a mark of 8-4 heading into the stretch run of the season.

Cassel completed 24/34 passes for 291 yards and four touchdowns in another scintillating performance for the league's rising star. A win that also helps solidify the Patriots chances of pushing their way into the postseason.

:jerkit:

 

[Gags]

Ben is garbage when he plays a D that gives him any pressure whatsoever. He looks brilliant when he plays a lower tier defense (ala McNabb), but when faced with pressure, he becomes very ineffective.

And how is this different from any other QB in this league?

It doesnt matter... Manning, Brees, Brady, Roethlisberger. Any QB that is running for his life and has zero time to throw the ball will look bad. I think Ben could be as good as anyone in this league with an offensive line and a running game. Sad thing is, the Steelers offensive line is just awful and Ben takes the brunt of all the critisism.

With the Steelers D this game is a coin flip. Anyone that compares the Dolphins D from last week to Pitt is just wrong. JMO...

 

[MadJack]

:jerkit:

:lol:

 

[ROQQIN RIQ]

STEELERZ WILL ROLL :director: :00hour :00hour :00hour

 

[Gags]

some stuff...

interesting too..:mj07:


Ben Roethlisberger had his second straight game without an interception last week. The Steelers are now 24-6 all-time when Big Ben goes without an INT (5-0 this season).


New England went to Miami and dismantled the Dolphins, 48-28, and has now alternated wins and losses in each of its last five contests. The Patriots put up 530 yards against Miami and have recorded back-to-back 500+ yard games for the first time in franchise history.
[Cassel has major $$$$$ coming his way from his new team next season.]


Matt Cassel recorded his second consecutive 400-yard passing performance last weekend, becoming the first quarterback in Patriots' history to do so. The last NFL QB with back-to-back 400+ yard passing games was Billy Volek of the Titans in December of 2004.



Randy Moss had three touchdown catches for the seventh time in his career last Sunday and passed Cris Carter for third place on the all-time list with 132 receiving TDs. Among active players, only Terrell Owens (138) and LaDainian Tomlinson (135) have more overall touchdowns than Moss' 133.



Pittsburgh allowed just 43 rushing yards in Week 12 ? the seventh straight and 10th time this season that opponents have failed to top the century mark on the ground. The Steelers lead the league in rush defense and their 66.5 yards per allowed in 2008 is currently best in franchise history.



The Steelers have 37 sacks in 2008 (second in NFL behind Philadelphia's 39 entering Week 13 play) and 30 of those have been by their linebackers ? most of any linebacking corps in the league.



Including the playoffs, New England has beaten Pittsburgh six of the last seven times the two teams have met.


The last time the Steelers won a game in Foxboro was in 1997 when Kordell Stewart led Pittsburgh to a 24-21 overtime victory over Drew Bledsoe and the Patriots.

Could this be the start of a 3 game losing streak for the Steelers


Sun Nov 30, 2008 @Patriots :scared
Sun Dec 7, 2008 Cowboys :scared
Sun Dec 14, 2008 @Ravens :scared


:director: finish 10-6 and out of the playoffs..
OUCH


is this possible...???????

JETS 11-5
RAVENS 11-5
BRONCOS [DEFAULT]
TITANS 14-2 [nothing at stake vs. Colts]
COLTS 12-4
PATS 12-4

STEELERS 10-6 :shrug:

INTERESTING STUFF.........:0corn

:00x10

 

[Old School]

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:mj07: :mj07: :mj07:

sorry Gags...was just relaying some stuff..:142smilie