Week 8: Cincinnati Bengals (6-0) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3)

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by cima

Burfict has officially been activated from the PUP list after one practice and is likely going to be active Sunday! WHO DEY!

It's official

[Scott812313]

Quote: Originally Posted by cima

Vontaze Burfict is officially back in action! It's doubtful he will play Sunday because the Bengals have arguably the healthiest roster in the league (all 53 regulars are healthy). And it's a short week because we play Cleveland on Thursday next week, so I'm guessing he will make his triumphant return on Monday Night Football against Houston in week 10. Seriously so stoked he's back though, our defense is about to get WAY better.

He's coming off of micro fracture, so I'd temper those expectations a bit. NaVarro Bowman's return was highly anticipated by us 49er fans, but he hasn't been himself yet and he didn't even have micro fracture. Takes most of these guys a year to get back to where they were, if ever.

[cima]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scott812313

He's coming off of micro fracture, so I'd temper those expectations a bit. NaVarro Bowman's return was highly anticipated by us 49er fans, but he hasn't been himself yet and he didn't even have micro fracture. Takes most of these guys a year to get back to where they were, if ever.

We'll see, he's been out for a year and micro isn't a death sentence like it used to be. The reason we're so excited is because our LB core is the weak link of our D. Burfict at 80% would still be our best LB. He also calls the plays when he's in and just his presence alone will give a huge emotional boost.

Burfict himself said he feels like he actually gained a step. Doubtful but I'm excited he's back

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[redsrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scott812313

He's coming off of micro fracture, so I'd temper those expectations a bit. NaVarro Bowman's return was highly anticipated by us 49er fans, but he hasn't been himself yet and he didn't even have micro fracture. Takes most of these guys a year to get back to where they were, if ever.

AJ Hawk is a starting linebacker for Cincinnati. I think I would take concussed Burfict on one leg over him.

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[cima]

Burfict had the first two tackles of the game!

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[tripwire]

Welcome back Ben

We missed you

[37]

offense hit on all cylinders to open the game.....Ben bein typical Ben to start off

[37]

kinda wished Le'Veon would get a touch every offensive possession.....at least have the defense stop you before you get all pass-happy