Week 1: NFL Kickoff 2015 - Pittsburgh Steelers (0-0) @ New England Patriots (0-0)

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bmore Irish

This is how I feel, though ultimately, I want whatever's best for the Ravens, and I think they benefit most from a Steelers loss. I see the Pats winning by at least a score anyway.

I think they benefit more from a Pats loss actually. That probably goes against conventional thinking, but if the Steelers win we can make that up by beating them twice. Maybe I am over confident but I am comfortable with our chances to win the division.

What I really want is homefield advantage. In this the Pats loosing would help more.

[redsox4evur]

Quote: Originally Posted by kaletore11

I think Ben will have his way with the Pats D as well.

That's debatable. Butler has looked great all preseason. Ben has no good weapons outside of Brown. I think Miller and Williams are average guys. And the Patriots have a top 3 LB core along with SEA. Jamie Collins is great, Hightower is above average, and Mayo has been great when not hampered with injuries.

[kaletore11]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsox4evur

That's debatable. Butler has looked great all preseason. Ben has no good weapons outside of Brown. I think Miller and Williams are average guys. And the Patriots have a top 3 LB core along with SEA. Jamie Collins is great, Hightower is above average, and Mayo has been great when not hampered with injuries.

I know their linebackers are good, but I'm not sold on their secondary. McCourty is a beast, but all the other guys are unproven. We'll see tonight, maybe they'll surprise me.

[redsox4evur]

Quote: Originally Posted by DirectFX

Yeah everyone saying Brady chip on shoulder yet he doesn't play defense and Pats def not their strong point .. Ben still has Brown so Brady/Pats fanboys need relax a bit, not as easy as you think.

Who else does he have outside of Brown? Heath Miller, DeAngelo Williams? Who else because I'm not scared about either of those guys. But I am concerned about Brown, no doubt. I think he is a top 5-7 guy in the league.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by DirectFX

Yeah everyone saying Brady chip on shoulder yet he doesn't play defense and Pats def not their strong point .. Ben still has Brown so Brady/Pats fanboys need relax a bit, not as easy as you think.

Don't forget Pouncey is out as well for the Steelers. There is more to offenses than the skill positions.


And leave the fanboy comments elsewhere please. This isn't the site for that crap.

[kaletore11]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsox4evur

Who else does he have outside of Brown? Heath Miller, DeAngelo Williams? Who else because I'm not scared about either of those guys. But I am concerned about Brown, no doubt. I think he is a top 5-7 guy in the league.

Wheaton will be the key factor in this game imo.

If he has a big game and proves a problem for the Pats, it will be a really close game. If he's shut down, Pats win easily.

[GOBLUE_08]

Quote: Originally Posted by kaletore11

I think Ben will have his way with the Pats D as well.

I hope your right lol, but without Bell and Bryant that offense is gonna be flat. The only thing that might change that is the Steelers being able to run the ball.

[redsox4evur]

Also Brady has shredded the Steelers over his career.

#Patriots’ QB Tom Brady Career vs. #Steelers Since 2001 (Incl. playoffs)

W-L 7-2
Pass yards 2,638
TD-Int 20-3