Week 15: Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) @ Dallas Cowboys (7-6)

[CM Hooe]

Cowboys can't catch a break with regard to injuries this year. Frankly I'm surprised Tony Romo is still in one piece at this point.

Without Dez, I'm not too fond of our chances to make the playoffs, but we have managed one or two games without him in the past using multiple people. If Dez can't go, it's time for guys like Dwayne Harris and Kevin Ogletree to step up and prove that the team's patient commitment to them will pay off, however.

[LambertandHam]

Quote: Originally Posted by SteelersFreak

If Dez plays I'm literally terrified of what Romo and those receivers are gonna do to our corners without Ike. Keenan Lewis might be a decent match for Austin or Dez but Cortez Allen isn't going to be able to handle the other one, he doesn't have the size. And whoever we throw out there at nickel, whether its Brown or Victorian or Van **** is gonna struggle with Ogletree or Harris or probably even Beasley. But like tripwire said, if the Steelers team that beat the Redskins and the Giants shows up, I see the Steelers winning. If the Steelers team that played the Chiefs, Browns, Chargers, Titans and Raiders shows up, the Cowboys win this one, with or without Dez.

Dallas is a contending team, I hope you're right. Cortez and Lewis are dealing with hip flexors as well.

I have no idea what team will show up on Sunday.

[tripwire]

At least DeCastro is probably returning, which means Foster replaces the injured Colon on the left.

I like Tomlin, but the fact that they have lost 4 games to teams with a combined record of 17-35 falls mostly on his shoulders. Can't use injuries as an excuse when they can beat better teams with a similar lineup, and sometimes winning on the road no less. Way too many times this teams comes out unfocused, unmotivated, and undisciplined. It's embarrassing.

Sleep this game, and Dallas trounces them, with or without Bryant. At least show up and make a game of it. As is, they are playing a team showing some fight. Dallas has won 4 of the last 5 for a reason.

[cjonesfan921]

Quote: Originally Posted by tripwire

Dallas has won 4 of the last 5 for a reason.

The competition has something to do with it.

Philly twice and Cleveland. Should have lost that Cleveland game too.

[tripwire]

Quote: Originally Posted by cjonesfan921

The competition has something to do with it. Philly twice and Cleveland. Should have lost that Cleveland game too.

I'd take winning 4 of the last 5 any day over losing 3 of the last 4, as would any team.

[SteelersFreak]

Quote: Originally Posted by LambertandHam

Dallas is a contending team, I hope you're right. Cortez and Lewis are dealing with hip flexors as well. I have no idea what team will show up on Sunday.

Good Lord, I saw Tomlin said Allen's participation may be limited. If he can't play...I shutter to think about the possibilities of Curtis Brown starting.

[RoundingThird]

If the Jets are gonna sneak in to the playoffs, they need the Cowboys to win here. Weird coming from me because I also like the Giants.

[TheMatrix31]

Go Steelers. It would be a travesty to have the Jets anywhere NEAR the playoffs.