Should Steelers even be in the playoffs???

NO!!! Zero offense. This is a layup game for Baltimore. 

@Ilost

 I can't find the Philly Detroit game you promised this week. Any ideas why? You were yelling (as usual) about the Lions not being a playoff team.

@Ilost

Better question. Should the Broncos even be in the playoffs? The Chiefs literally rolled over, played dead and in the most shady way possible gave the game to the Broncos so that they didn't ever have to face the possibility of a red-hot Joe Burrows. That is some shit if you ask me.

Not the Bronco's fault. Blame Cincy for taking September off. Zac Taylor should have been let go.

@jesron1269

 Is it the broncos fault Cincy slept walked September through November like they always do ? Or how about Zac Taylor having the passing yards leader receiving yards leader and sack leader and missing the playoffs ? You seem very disgruntled with Denver making it in for some reason. Tip your cap to a franchise that has a 80 million cap disadvantage to every team and a rookie qb sneaking in at the least 

@jesron1269

 Even better question, why anyone would think it's KC''s responsibility to help Bengals get into the playoffs? KC has absolutely nothing to play for yet people expect them to play all startera to win the game?  Why risk injuries on Mahomes and others? Bengals didn't make it and they have ONLY themselves to blame.

@AJ86

@NoFlyZone

@bunny651

I think throwing a game is unforgivable. No question it isn't the Broncos fault. Kudos for them to take advantage. Yes Cinci could have played better to start the year. But my distain for the Chief grew immensely after that BS. This is how the NFL is rigged BS starts and ends. Chiefs have been incredibly shady all year and that was the worst display of throwing a game I have seen since Suck for Luck.

@NoFlyZone

To be clear my comment has VERY LITTLE to do with the Broncos. But VERY MUCH to do with the Chiefs. 

@bunny651

Well the Lions had nothing to play for in week 17. Should have rested their starters for the title vs Minnesota for all the marbles. But they played them and if you listen to the HC he is of the opinion that there is a better chance of being rusty than injury if they took the week off and they needed everyone performing at peak condition. Turned out to be brilliant as they looked great against the Vikings. I hope the Chiefs get blown the fuck out in Arrowhead basically giving his starters two weeks off and they look rusty as fuck. Again a disgusting move and frankly shady as fuck.

@jesron1269

 The main difference was the Lions knew they had #1 seed on the line in week 18 so they had reasons to play them on week 17 like you said but KC didn't. That's an orange and apple comparison. Besides, different HC has different philosophy bit it isn't shady at all.

Again, everyone would call Reid an idiot and.rightfully so if Mahomes got hurt in that completely meaningless game.

@jesron1269

 The lions and Vikings were playing for the 1 seed jesron come on . So yes the lions were playing for something. And I hate KC more than anyone on this site lmao but that game against Denver was meaningless to them .. Besides they still had guys fighting for their career lives . But Denver was a shark that smelt blood and beat up on the junior varsity chiefs . Hell they beat them up the first go around with mahomes but a fluky missed field goal lost us that game . KC is vulnerable this year , but I’m not betting against them 

@NoFlyZone

No week 17 vs. San Francisco. Not week 18 vs. Minnesota. In week 17 it didn't matter if they won or lost but still played everyone. All game long. Week 18 obviously it mattered. I guess we are going to have to disagree. KC threw the game. That is flat disgusting in professional sports. You are all paid BIG MONEY to play. Not sit the game. Again I have a problem when a team decides to throw a game like KC did. They should be called on it. I hope karma bites them in the ass. I didn't particularly care for them but now I am disgusted by them. Absolutely Disgusting.

Yup they did throw the game. So did the Eagles. They played their 3rd stringers against the Giants starters. And still won.

@jesron1269

 Why would that be shady. KC has nothing to play for. 

@ArtSchlichterJr

I will respect your response. I don't agree. Reid knew what he was doing. He definitely wanted to keep Burrow out. QBs win playoff games and no offense to Bo Nix he isn't Joe Burrow. He maybe some day but he isn't today. That game was 100% thrown. The team literally looked like they have less fucks offensively and defensively than the Harlem Globetrotters when they play the Washington Generals. The only difference is the Globetrotters actually win.

Throwing a game is always shady. Make no mistake they threw that game.

@ArtSchlichterJr

Again you and I are not going to see eye to eye on this. Eagles 2nd stringers actually played to win. Andy Reid's team didn't even try from the opening kick off. It was pathetic. Again I hope they get their asses kicked. Karma would justify that response.

Of course they should be in the playoffs. Steelers do what they always do best. Rush to the quarterback and thrive off turnovers. Most takeaways in the league looking at the stats. Seems like Russ has done a bit better in Steeler uniform but starting to play like the Denver Russ again. However, he can always turn it on a dime unexpectedly. This would be the first playoff game not in Seahawk uniform who knows what he still capable of. Don't count out the Steelers to make it tough for the Ravens...

If they made it they deserve it. Its not a college selection committee and if they didnt make it. Fk EM thats their fault! Dallas gave the bungles a game. They are nothing special.

@jesron1269

 Chiefs have been doing this for a while. Its nothing new. I think after they won the first Superbowl, they started playing conservatively after they have a lead and run the clock out. They really don't have to blow teams out to make a point. It doesn't matter to them as long as they win. 

Denver got fortunate that KC was scheduled week 18 and not two weeks or more earlier.  Tough luck for Cinncy.  That's how it goes.

yes they should be.  dont forget Denver should have beaten KC at KC but a blocked FG on the final play saved the Chefs.

Will Denver win it all?  hell no.  but they earned the spot and they are one of the best 7 teams in the AFC.

from the OP...Pitt earned the spot from the first half of the season.  they poo'd down their leg the final month.  Russ has been very bad.  Not sure Fields would be any help but I'd take him over Russ right now.  Just too late to make the change.  Pitt will get rolled if the Ravens take this game seriously