Pittsburgh @ Cincinatti

[BAMF cowboy]

Who wins?

This one is really up in the air for me. This one could go either way. The Bengals have been incredible this year, but the Steelers are 6 - 2 on the road. The Steelers had no problem earlier in the year going into Cincinatti and winning 27 - 13. Carlson Palmer has been great this year, but I think the pressure of playoffs will get to him. Looking at coaches, you gotta give the edge to Cower. I think the Bengals crumble after a great year.

[TexasRed6x]

This is up in the air for me as well. Although I picked Cincy to win over the Steelers, I don't care who wins. I'm just a fan watching a great game that may go down to the wire. Palmer has had an awesome season to lead the Bengals to the playoffs, but I also think that Hines Ward had a great season going over 900 yards with 11 TD's. Ward should have went to the Pro Bowl but got snubbed. Anyways I think this will be an exciting game and i look forward to Sunday.

[dragons08]

im goign with Cinci, i really think they have what it takes to pull out this victory, it'll be a great game

[southlake thug]

I think Pitt. will take this one. I know there were some back-ups in last week for Cincy, but the defense looked awful. I don't think that they will be able to shut down the steelers rushing attack. They look like a promising team in the future, but this is as far as they go this year.

[BAMF cowboy]

i just dont see how you can pick cinci based on anything other than a 'hunch' since pitt already went into cinci and took care of business no problem

[Favpack]

I just think Pitt is a little over-rated this year - they will run it - but I think Cincy wins - 28-20.

[dragons08]

i just dont see how you can pick cinci based on anything other than a 'hunch' since pitt already went into cinci and took care of business no problem
i know waht your talking about, the whole cinci owned in pit, pit owned in cinci thing and what not

but i just thing carson palmer is underrated and will have a big game, its cincy's turn to shine

[BAMF cowboy]

you're right, my mistake. i thought they had played only the once...this puts a different spin on things

[FootballJunkie]

i know waht your talking about, the whole cinci owned in pit, pit owned in cinci thing and what not

but i just thing carson palmer is underrated and will have a big game, its cincy's turn to shine


I agree with you 08..Palmer is the real deal If Chad Johnson is running lose in the Pittsburg secondary and Rudi Johnson can move the ball on the ground I don't think the Steelers can score enough to win...that is a lot of if's though.

My pick Cinncinatti.

[Sacred Ground]

This is a tuff pick. I went with the Steelers. Why? For starters, Pittsburgh is ranked 3rd in QB sacks which means Carson Palmer is going to be hurried in his passing game. The Bengals lead the league in interceptions, problem with this is, Pitt. likes to pound the ball, with passing as only an after thought. When Pitt. gains 100 yards on the ground they win, when they don't they lose. This is where the Bengals are weak, giving up an average of 115 yds. on the ground per game. For the Bengals to win, they will need to force some fumbles to kill Steeler drives. By the way, the Bengals lead the league in forced turnovers with 44. (Like I said, this is a tuff pick)

[Sacred Ground]

Carson Palmer goes down on the 2nd play of the game. That's a huge loss for cincy, if he's out for the game. We will have to see if the Bengals will rally around Kitna.

[FootballJunkie]

Pittsburg up 31-17 in the 4th, Carson Palmer Torn left ACL:(

[Sacred Ground]

This one puts me even at 2-2. I was expecting a very close game, but of course I didn't expect Carson Palmer to go down on the 2nd play of the game with a surgery needed injury. I bet there is alot of sad Cincy fans tonight, especially after a great season.

[Slim-Rob]

Pittsburg up 31-17 in the 4th, Carson Palmer Torn left ACL:(

they said later it was the ACL and MCL. Definantly going to need surgery.