Playoffs DIV Round vs JAGS 2.0

[Mike A. S.]

The only chance Jacksonville has in this game is if Bortles plays decent/good. If he actually plays good I think Jacksonville wins, if he plays decent it could go either way. If he plays like he normally does than Pittsburgh will win.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I think it's safe to say that Blake Bortles will not win this game for Jacksonville. It's gonna be on the defense and the running game. We need to stop Fournette and we need Haley to call a superb offensive game because that defense is no joke and we've seen that first hand.

These are the two keys of the game imo...keep Fournette in control...80 yds at the half is not in control.

Bortles running has to be a concern and it makes me wonder how much Butler will go man and turn their backs to him.

I can see the game being close if Bortles comes out early making plays and get 6 on the board and force PIT to play from behind.

 

[Bridgeburner]

If I had to list my key for the game it would be ball security. I really don't think the Jaguars can win this game without turnovers. If Ben doesn't toss any picks and we keep the pigskin off the grass we should win. Even if Bortles shows well and Fournette gets his.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

If I had to list my key for the game it would be ball security. I really don't think the Jaguars can win this game without turnovers. If Ben doesn't toss any picks and we keep the pigskin off the grass we should win. Even if Bortles shows well and Fournette gets his.

Mostly agree...I would have some concern if both Bortles and Fournette are playing well because the PIT OFC might not be on the field enough.

I'd rather see Bortles play well...I'm not sure if he can beat them passing...and the predicted weather is already in Fournette's head...a few hard hits on him early could take him out of it.

 

[Bridgeburner]

Mostly agree...I would have some concern if both Bortles and Fournette are playing well because the PIT OFC might not be on the field enough.

I'd rather see Bortles play well...I'm not sure if he can beat them passing...and the predicted weather is already in Fournette's head...a few hard hits on him early could take him out of it.

Yeah, it could get hairy if they are both playing well. And in football anything is possible. I guess my thinking in saying that is that minus turnovers by the Steelers, I think the chances of Bortles/Fournette/Lee outplaying Ben/Bell/Brown are slim. Even with their defense having the edge. Just feels like they will need some turnovers or glaring mistakes on special teams etc.

Which isn't out of the questions. We've seen these things dash title hopes before.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Yeah, it could get hairy if they are both playing well. And in football anything is possible. I guess my thinking in saying that is that minus turnovers by the Steelers, I think the chances of Bortles/Fournette/Lee outplaying Ben/Bell/Brown are slim. Even with their defense having the edge. Just feels like they will need some turnovers or glaring mistakes on special teams etc.

Which isn't out of the questions. We've seen these things dash title hopes before.

Yeah I kinda feel the same way, but if both are playing well, they are harder to defend...makes it a closer game.

I'm not wanting a close game...would love to see a 3 possession game in the 4Q.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

What in the holy hell is going on today????? I got 2 separate notifications on my cellphone about both Burns & Tuitt leaving practice today due to injury.

Burns got carted off with a non-contact injury. Initial reports say his ligaments are intact. No timetable.

Tuitt left practice early with his arm in a sling.


FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!!!! WE CAN NEVER HAVE NICE THINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Ewa PGH Fan]

What in the holy hell is going on today????? I got 2 separate notifications on my cellphone about both Burns & Tuitt leaving practice today due to injury.

Burns got carted off with a non-contact injury. Initial reports say his ligaments are intact. No timetable.

Tuitt left practice early with his arm in a sling.


FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!!!! WE CAN NEVER HAVE NICE THINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ATL96Steeler @Bridgeburner @Superbelt @SteelersPride @Psych-Ward @Ojb81 @SJ20 @Ewa PGH Fan @NorthCoastSteelersFan

If it's not won in the last minute, it's not a Steeler's win.

 

[SteelersPride]

What in the holy hell is going on today????? I got 2 separate notifications on my cellphone about both Burns & Tuitt leaving practice today due to injury.

Burns got carted off with a non-contact injury. Initial reports say his ligaments are intact. No timetable.

Tuitt left practice early with his arm in a sling.


FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!!!! WE CAN NEVER HAVE NICE THINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ATL96Steeler @Bridgeburner @Superbelt @SteelersPride @Psych-Ward @Ojb81 @SJ20 @Ewa PGH Fan @NorthCoastSteelersFan

no ligament damage for burns but this sucks

 

[ATL96Steeler]

What in the holy hell is going on today????? I got 2 separate notifications on my cellphone about both Burns & Tuitt leaving practice today due to injury.

Burns got carted off with a non-contact injury. Initial reports say his ligaments are intact. No timetable.

Tuitt left practice early with his arm in a sling.


FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!!!! WE CAN NEVER HAVE NICE THINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ATL96Steeler @Bridgeburner @Superbelt @SteelersPride @Psych-Ward @Ojb81 @SJ20 @Ewa PGH Fan @NorthCoastSteelersFan

Wow!

Still...March on! Alualu and Sutton...strap up. Hope these are not long term, but it's time to roll...next man up!

 

[Bridgeburner]

Ugh... so any more news? Are Burns and Tuit out this week then?

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Ugh... so any more news? Are Burns and Tuit out this week then?

There's not much more out yet that I've seen....I would hate to guess at this point, but I feel pretty good about the replacements for this game.

 

[Superbelt]

Wow!

Still...March on! Alualu and Sutton...strap up. Hope these are not long term, but it's time to roll...next man up!

Sutton is an improvement over Burns as a starter anyway.

 

[Yo Tee]

There's not much more out yet that I've seen....I would hate to guess at this point, but I feel pretty good about the replacements for this game.

Artie honestly isn't a huge loss. Tuitt will be though. Hopefully they can both play though.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Sutton is an improvement over Burns as a starter anyway.

Could this be another Wally Pipp in the making?

LOL...I'm not a fan of Burns style and his tackling effort, but he definitely has talent. He better not sit too long.

 

[Yo Tee]

Artie said that he feels like he will be good to go against the Jags.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Artie honestly isn't a huge loss. Tuitt will be though. Hopefully they can both play though.

That seems to be a growing opinion....lol.The latest I've seen is Burns is a hyper-extension, not serious, indicating he's going to play.

Nothing new on Tuitt.

 

[Superbelt]

Could this be another Wally Pipp in the making?

LOL...I'm not a fan of Burns style and his tackling effort, but he definitely has talent. He better not sit too long.

Burns has the ability, but he made his decision. He cares about his long-term health more than the game or getting paid again.

He's never gonna give it his all for the team. I'm fine with that. He's honestly making the right call. But for a game winning perspective, Sutton is hungry, and he's a better player overall because of it.

Steelers cornerback Artie Burns says he knows he has CTE

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Burns has the ability, but he made his decision. He cares about his long-term health more than the game or getting paid again.

He's never gonna give it his all for the team. I'm fine with that. He's honestly making the right call. But for a game winning perspective, Sutton is hungry, and he's a better player overall because of it.

Steelers cornerback Artie Burns says he knows he has CTE

Sutton needs snaps, experience, but I like his moxy.

Can't blame Burns a bit...he's the breadwinner on several fronts.