Injured - Steelers vs Titans Recap

 

That one hurt, and just not for the loss. 

Steelers 23

Titans 26

Recaps are mainly my rant about the game, trust me you can get a better recap elsewhere. The injuries to the o-line really hurt the offense. After Gilbert went down, you really saw the shift from the Steelers O. They still produced for the most part in the air, but the ground game took two steps back with Mendenhall and Redman. 

As for the Defense. Really. I mean really. You can't hold a lead for shit. And look, this will be a reoccurring theme when talking about the defense. I really wish LeBeau would have retired last year. He's been great, but the past few years, we've seen less and less of that greatness. Time for him to go as far as I'm concerned.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Titans

Honestly I was hoping that the Steelers would get to face Jake Locker, instead of old ass Hasselback on Thursday night. I even went out of my way to create a new Hasselback Photoshop only to realize that it was the same image once I was done.

Steelers 31

Titans 6

Jergnome says:

If the wide receivers catch the ball and get yards after the catch the offense will move the ball.

Special teams are key if the Steelers want to win on all three sides of the ball.


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Clipped. Steelers vs Eagles Recap

I got one part of my prediction right, and was close with another.

Steelers 16

Eagles 14

Really ugly game by the Steelers, too many penalties, missed opportunities. I'll say this, Lawrence Timmons showed up to the game and put on a stellar defensive performance. The return of Mendenhall was great, had no idea how important he was to the running game.

The Eagles really should have owned that game, but they're coached by Andy Reid and QB'd by Michael Vick. I mean, your goal line game plan is a QB draw? Maybe years ago when Vick was young, but even then when you have McCoy you give the ball to him. Such a waste of talent, Eagles may finally be a decent team if they drop Reid, but I hope they make the playoffs and lose in round 1 so he stays the head coach for a little longer.

Oh, and Mike Wallace. You need to step up your game if you want to get paid. As far as I'm concerned you have done very little to impress me so far this season. Show that you're worth it or nobody in Pittsburgh will miss you and you'll be stuck playing for a non-playoff contender the rest of your short career.

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Steely McGnome Predicts - Steelers vs Eagles

The battle for Pennsylvania happens this Sunday at 1pm. Steelers at full force for quite some time, they better all show up no matter what.

Steelers 34

Eagles 13

Jergnome says:

When the Steelers have the ball on offense they need to gain positive yards.

While on defense takeaways and sacks will be key. 


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Has to be my favorite photoshop

 

I know I posted this in my recap last week, but this just makes me laugh. On top of that, I'm so proud of myself for creating this photoshop. 

Oh, and I hate early bye-weeks. I'm just getting into Steelers football then they're off.

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Gah! Steelers vs Raiders Recap

 

So someone was way off on their prediction. Not sure who that was. 

Steelers 31

Raiders 34

I didn't get to see the whole game, since CBS and the NFL had to show the overtime games of the Saints-Chiefs and then the Jets-Dolphins before switching over to the Steelers-Raiders game. I missed the entire first quarter. I have the Sunday Ticket and the game was blacked there, since it was to be on the local feed. Kind of pissed me off. Was not too happy about missing any part of the game, considering I'm paying for the games. If it's not on the on local feed, I should be able to watch it on the Sunday Ticket. I was able to in Week 2! Dicks. 

To the game, Steelers defense was shitastic. Zero pressure on Palmer and missing assignments left and right. The two turnovers by the Steelers on offense really hurt. Really wasted a great performance by Ben yesterday. Bye week this week, the defense needs to get it together this week. And oh I don't know, maybe change some things while the game is going on. I said it before, I'll say it again. Maybe it's time for Lebeau to be done. He's had a great run with the Steelers, but more and more I think the defense is becoming a tad stale over the past few years. Just sayin' kids. 

The photoshop is totally worth it, but I can't hate. Janikowski has been a really good kicker for years.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Raiders

Well hey there Carson Palmer! Fancy seeing you here in Oakland.

Steelers 37

Raiders 6

Jergnome says:

When on offense it's key that the Steelers pick up first downs on a consistent basis.

While defensively, the Steelers need to force the Raiders to punt the ball.

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