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Is there a scenario in which we would not host the Steelers in the Wild Card round? I can't seem to find it. Also, do you think Demeco will or should rest players for the Titans game?
 
Speedy said:
If Pittsburgh and Ravens have the same record, we play Baltimore. There’s also scenarios where we’d play the Chargers or Broncos
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This occurs if the Ravens lose to the Browns a 2nd time this season and the Steelers beat the Bengals
 
I like the Steelers. Ok it's more like I admire the Steelers and I sometimes root for them, depending on matchup. They are one of a a very few "second teams" I root for, the others being Denver and SF. But I have always used the Steelers as the franchise to model the Texans after.

In any event, that's likely to be the matchup here in H-town. If the offense has a pulse, they can win at home. If they roll out the load of crap they did against Baltimore, it's a rout.
 
Highest likelihood I see is Pittsburgh. Chargers are the next most likely I think based on the predicted winners this weekend and next.

Regardless, even if we do manage to win in the wild card round, we go back to KC for another divisional round death.
 
Should have shut down the whole team after clinching the division, there was nothing to play for and only injuries to be had. Could have gone into the playoffs with a healthy roster, but instead we are limping in missing a few guys and having zero confidence in the team.
 
Dutchrudder said:
Should have shut down the whole team after clinching the division, there was nothing to play for and only injuries to be had. Could have gone into the playoffs with a healthy roster, but instead we are limping in missing a few guys and having zero confidence in the team.
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I think he wanted to prove he could fix it. Now, I think that he considers the Titans the most beatable, and 10 wins sounds/looks better than 9 !
 
usernameJJ said:
Is there a scenario in which we would not host the Steelers in the Wild Card round? I can't seem to find it. Also, do you think Demeco will or should rest players for the Titans game?
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Probably the Steelers. We will know more tomorrow when Denver and Chargers play the Saturday games
 
A 10 and 7 record in my opinion would save jobs possibly. Having said that if we are significantly ahead by 10 minutes ofthe second quarter, I would sit most of the starters.
 
Porky said:
I like the Steelers. Ok it's more like I admire the Steelers and I sometimes root for them, depending on matchup. They are one of a a very few "second teams" I root for, the others being Denver and SF. But I have always used the Steelers as the franchise to model the Texans after.

In any event, that's likely to be the matchup here in H-town. If the offense has a pulse, they can win at home. If they roll out the load of crap they did against Baltimore, it's a rout.
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No self respecting Oilers fan could ever root for the Steelers.
 
It's down to playing either Pittsburgh or the Chargers.

HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Steelers win vs. Cincy
or
Chargers lose vs. Vegas
or
Chargers and Steelers both tie

HOUSTON vs. LOS ANGELES
Chargers win vs. Vegas AND Steelers lose or tie vs. Cincy
or
Chargers tie vs. Vegas AND Steelers lose vs. Cincy
 
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Speedy said:
It's down to playing either Pittsburgh or the Chargers.

HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Steelers win vs. Cincy
or
Chargers lose vs. Vegas
or
Chargers and Steelers both tie

HOUSTON vs. LOS ANGELES
Chargers win vs. Vegas AND Steelers lose or tie vs. Cincy
or
Chargers tie vs. Vegas AND Steelers lose vs. Cincy
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Ravens are still in the mix too.

HOUSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Ravens lose vs. Browns AND Steelers win vs. CIncy
 
How healthy are we right now w IR / injury designations / suspensions / claims-pickups going into that game us v AFCN (Steelers/Ravens/Bengals) & Broncos?
(looking forward to the depth chart after this TEN game)
I see 3 potential wins... 1 with certainty (and it aint the Broncos)
 
Hottoddie said:
I want the Ravens again. The Texans have the starting talent to beat just about any team in the NFL, imo. At some point, they're going to have to find their pride & say ENOUGH is ENOUGH!!! When they do that, they'll beat the Ravens decisively. In my opinion, of course.
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Only thing I can imagine is DeMeco & crew were surprised like Apollo Creed was when he found out Rocky was serious.

It was Christmas.
 
Hoegarden said:
If I am the ravens, I do everything possible to play the Texans again.
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And pass up playing at home? Not sure the Ravens need to be worried about the Chargers, Broncos or Texans. Plus the Ravens aren't in total control of that. It depends on what Pittsburgh does 3 1/2 hours later against the Bengals, and I think the Steelers will get their doors blown off because the Bengals are fire offensively and playing for their playoff lives.

On another note, it's interesting that the Swifties are said to be resting because a loss to Denver would knock the Bengals out. I think Cincy is getting hot at the right time and I don't think anybody wants to risk getting into a shootout with them.
 
I assume the Texans game will be the early kick-off on Saturday but I’m not seeing that anywhere.
 
Speedy said:
And pass up playing at home? Not sure the Ravens need to be worried about the Chargers, Broncos or Texans. Plus the Ravens aren't in total control of that. It depends on what Pittsburgh does 3 1/2 hours later against the Bengals, and I think the Steelers will get their doors blown off because the Bengals are fire offensively and playing for their playoff lives.

On another note, it's interesting that the Swifties are said to be resting because a loss to Denver would knock the Bengals out. I think Cincy is getting hot at the right time and I don't think anybody wants to risk getting into a shootout with them.
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I think the ravens would rather play the Texans in Houston as opposed to chargers or broncos in Baltimore.
 
Speedy said:
And pass up playing at home? Not sure the Ravens need to be worried about the Chargers, Broncos or Texans. Plus the Ravens aren't in total control of that. It depends on what Pittsburgh does 3 1/2 hours later against the Bengals, and I think the Steelers will get their doors blown off because the Bengals are fire offensively and playing for their playoff lives.

On another note, it's interesting that the Swifties are said to be resting because a loss to Denver would knock the Bengals out. I think Cincy is getting hot at the right time and I don't think anybody wants to risk getting into a shootout with them.
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It would be dumb for the chiefs not to be resting. It is a meaningless game. The eye on the prize is another super bowl. Nothing else matters to them. I respect and understand that.
 
Porky said:
I like the Steelers. Ok it's more like I admire the Steelers and I sometimes root for them, depending on matchup. They are one of a a very few "second teams" I root for, the others being Denver and SF. But I have always used the Steelers as the franchise to model the Texans after.

In any event, that's likely to be the matchup here in H-town. If the offense has a pulse, they can win at home. If they roll out the load of crap they did against Baltimore, it's a rout.
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I despise the Steelers due to the "Love Ya Blue" era, but very much love how they are run as a franchise. The only team that I could remotely root for them is against the tAcks, and that depends on the situation.
 
Speedy said:
Ravens are still in the mix too.

HOUSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Ravens lose vs. Browns AND Steelers win vs. CIncy
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In what universe is this a legitimate possibility. The Giants, Patriots, Panthers, and Texans are the only teams the Browns might beat.
 
DocBar said:
In what universe is this a legitimate possibility. The Giants, Patriots, Panthers, and Texans are the only teams the Browns might beat.
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Never said anything about what the chances of it happening were, just what needed to happen.

Moot point now. Ravens are the 3 seed. We play Pittsburgh or LA.

HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Steelers win vs. Cincy
or
Chargers lose vs. Vegas
or
Chargers and Steelers both tie

HOUSTON vs. LOS ANGELES
Chargers win vs. Vegas AND Steelers lose or tie vs. Cincy
or
Chargers tie vs. Vegas AND Steelers lose vs. Cincy
 
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