Cincy game a must win

[steelfury02]

I really feel that a healthy Steelers defense with both Harrison and Woodley in will not let this happen a 3rd time, even if it is in Bmore. I'm not making excuses, but I just want to point out that they got us in their house on opening day on Sept 11 and then got us without some defensive leaders (most notably Woodley - who was pretty much unstoppable up to the injury)

Just got to pray to stay healthy on both sides of the ball, and learn how to score in the Red Zone while winning our way to a playoff spot.

I was severely peeved after this loss but I can't let it get to me - there is 7 more games left and we need to win just about every one. Can't go worse than 6-1 or 5-2.

I'll also throw this in - can you imagine how Brady and the Pats fans feel right now? It's gotta be a lot worse than what we should be feeling.

[Rotorhead]

I honestly think we will run the tables, we just need to get past this first Cincy game and get healed up for the run. Our most difficult game coming up will be SF then the 2nd game against the bungles. I think this first game will be easier because their QB doesnt know our def yet. The second will be closer IMHO. The SF game will be difficult as well, but I think with a healthy def and recievers as well as a line that is becoming very cohesive we will be fine. I also think the Ravens will lose the last game of the season to Cincy AND the game to SF. And could very well lose to the Chargers depending on what SD team shows up. I think we still have a good chance to win the division as we are on the upswing and getting healthier. Cincy will be playing for a WC spot that last game while the Ravens won't. I think SD is playing for the division, like KC against us. I just feel KC is not as talented as SD. Things are starting to get exciting!

[steelfury02]

My thoughts exactly Rotorhead - I think we are seeing a battle tested team in the making and while they lost a big one, got too many important games coming up to dwell. We get a W Sunday, and we're back on track. I think the way we responded at the end as an offense against Rats plus what we were able to do against Pats can give us something to work off of. I don't really "fear" any team in the AFC anymore and believe when we execute good situational football we can beat anyone

Even the top NFC team come February: but that story is still being written . . .