Week 12 SNF: Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3) @ Kansas City Chiefs (4-6)

[SteelersFreak]

Most people are probably predicting this one to be a blowout with Tyler Palko having to play a rested Steelers defense, but the Steelers like to underperform against teams like the Chiefs, and it was two years ago that a Chiefs team that was playing pretty horribly beat a Steelers team in overtime in a game where Polamalu was injured and started a five game losing streak for the Steelers. That being said, we should see Lamarr Woodley finally come back, which is bad news for Palko, who struggled with New England's poor defense last week. Hopefully Emmanuel Sanders will make a return for the offense who shouldn't have any big problems moving the ball against the Chiefs defense. My biggest worry is the Steelers looking ahead to a big game next week against the Bengals, its fortunate that this game is a primetime game to keep them focused in.

Prediction:

PIT - 31
KC - 10

[SteelersFreak]

So the Chiefs claimed Kyle Orton off the waivers this week. I wonder what the chances of him starting this game are? Probably slim to none unless its a situation like the week that Boller started for the Raiders and threw 3 interceptions in the first half.

[CableGuy]

wow the Chiefs are desperate

[JMD]

Quote: Originally Posted by CableGuy

wow the Chiefs are desperate

Of course they are. Every team in the AFC west sucks and the Chiefs are holding on to a chance to win the division, albeit a very slight chance. Hell I'm betting Orton is a better QB then Cassel, however with only a few days to prepare I'm not expecting much against the steelers, He should play though, he's now the best QB on the roster and that ain't saying much.

[SteelersFreak]

Quote: Originally Posted by JMD

Of course they are. Every team in the AFC west sucks and the Chiefs are holding on to a chance to win the division, albeit a very slight chance. Hell I'm betting Orton is a better QB then Cassel, however with only a few days to prepare I'm not expecting much against the steelers, He should play though, he's now the best QB on the roster and that ain't saying much.

But with only a few days to prepare and learn the playbook I can't imagine they're gonna try to throw him out there with an unfamiliar team against one of the best defenses in the NFL.

[mjbird123]

Steelers will win this game easily.

Steelers: 35
Chiefs: 14

[JMD]

Quote: Originally Posted by mjbird123

Steelers will win this game easily. Steelers: 35 Chiefs: 14

I think the Chiefs will be lucky if the score 14, I'm betting on 6 at the most.

[SteelersFreak]

Quote: Originally Posted by JMD

I think the Chiefs will be lucky if the score 14, I'm betting on 6 at the most.

I know the defense is playing much different but remember the Steelers let the Colts put up 20 points.