Why is everyone on the Browns?? Last week was the only game they have put up over 20 points in 2 months and now they are playing the Steelers in Pitt after Pitt gave away last week's game vs Cincy and letting Minny come back in the 4th quarter of previous game. Line is down to 5 now, must win and not playing for anything is way overarated. I feel Pitt wins this very easily. Might not be a blowout but I think thegame flow and spread will not be tested late in this one. Would love to hear insight on Cleveland side because I do not think they can play with this team. Thanks.
Browns??? Why??
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Still undecided if I will play Cleveland but this is why I would. Even though Cowher will have his team ready, he has to back his starters down a little to prevent injury. The game has no playoff implications and the talk is Bettis won't play, Stewart, Burress and Ward first half only. The Browns need this game for an 8-8 record which is a huge season considering their recent past. The Browns do have a decent D and with the cold and snow, it only helps it. The Browns' starter will play hard the whole game and probably consider this their Super Bowl. I agree that Pitt is the much superior team but hard to back them with their full game effort will be in question. Good luck...
Bottom line is the Steelers have nothing to play for-- they have home field advantage throughout the playoffs and "The Bus" will not play if its snowing even a slight bit.
Stewart and the other starters may only play a Quarter-- maybe just a series or two.
The Browns would like to finish 8-8 and beat their long-time rivals to go into the off-season on a high note.
I see the Steelers looking to control the clock, not take any chances, and try and give Kris Brown 4 or 5 chances to kick field goals to try and get better at kicking at home. Brown has had all kinds of problems kicking at "The Ketchup Bottle" this year.
Hope this helps....
I'm staying away from this one--feel there are better bets on the board. Good Luck....
Stewart and the other starters may only play a Quarter-- maybe just a series or two.
The Browns would like to finish 8-8 and beat their long-time rivals to go into the off-season on a high note.
I see the Steelers looking to control the clock, not take any chances, and try and give Kris Brown 4 or 5 chances to kick field goals to try and get better at kicking at home. Brown has had all kinds of problems kicking at "The Ketchup Bottle" this year.
Hope this helps....
Any team getting ready to let Tommy Maddox play at least a half has nothing to play for!!! Cleceland- a chance to go 8-8 would make their Year!!!
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I couldn't get lucky if I laid naked in a patch of four leaf clovers.
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I couldn't get lucky if I laid naked in a patch of four leaf clovers.
When both teams had everything to play for a couple months ago in Cleve, Pitt won by 3. Cleve is a shadow of that team health wise right now and the +6 in my view on today's game was a gift. I liked the over today but 7-7 at half needs a lot.
