Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (12/12/2010)

Away:  Cincinnati [4-8 ATS]
Home:  Pittsburgh [7-5 ATS]

Game Time: 1:00 PM
Stadium: Heinz Field

Recent Meetings:
11/08/10 - PIT 27 vs. CIN 21

Team Leaders:

Cincinnati:
Passing: Carson Palmer (3009)
Rushing: Cedric Benson (837)
Receiving: Terrell Owens (961)

Pittsburgh:
Passing: Ben Roethlisberger (2078)
Rushing: Rashard Mendenhall (1007)
Receiving: Mike Wallace (868)

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Quote Originally Posted by Irisheyez:

After a very tough and physical and emotional win......I'll take the big points here with a team that can throw it around and threatens Pitt's weakest spot.......the secondary on the corners.  Cincy is better than that record.   

Yea the bengals are a real threat this year. haha cmon now

     Poor teams like the Bengals always find a way to lose. And this a a very, VERY desparate team. As I expected, the "Bungles" gave it their all against the Saints , giving me a nice cover. I expect them to play division rival Pittsburgh close enough to get me a cover. I also see Big Ben continue to hobble. After playing the bruising Ravens in primetime LW, the Steelers will only be more content for a "W" in this spot.

CINCINNATI   + 9

Quote Originally Posted by Irisheyez:

After a very tough and physical and emotional win......I'll take the big points here with a team that can throw it around and threatens Pitt's weakest spot.......the secondary on the corners.  Cincy is better than that record.   

Irish my man. I have to agree with on that one. It just seems that they are their own enemy and always find a way to self implode. With the talent that is on this team, they should be at least 6-6 at this time but what I have noticed about this team is if the running game is working, they go away from it. If the passing game is working, they run 3 in a row. WHAT THE F#@K?

It all starts with the Head Coach and his supporting cast. Maybe they wanted a season like this so they once again can get the pick of cream of the crop when Drafting Season comes around? Last week, I was amazed that they actually came back and took the lead from the defending champs but that of course is because Coach Sean Peyton will sit his starters if it seems that they got the game. Brees at the helm is no lucky QB, its just how he is and that is being one of the all time great QB's in his era.

I like the Bengals in this game. They obviously have a much better passing game than the Steelers and Big Ben is not in his top shape along with an offensive line problem and a hurting secondary. Steelers were lucky last week due to the fact that Baltimore decided to drop back for a pass instead of a running play and Troy on a corner blitz rocked his world with a sack fumble to give the Steelers a great field possition. Another one of those decisions by the coaching staff that makes you go WTF?

Bengals + points

dont like the game , too many points for the NFL , but Pitt can beat up up the Bungels (again) , like they have done countless times.

Steelers 35 Cinci 17

Pitt -9 ( for 1 cautious unit)

Steelers will be good enough to win, but not cover. Maybe a bit beat up from the Baltimore game. I'll take Cincy +16 teased.

GLTA

Wind not an issue with kicking FG, Benson fumble prone, banged up Pittsburgh OL, Cincy playing with nothing to lose...turnovers and special teams push the over in 1st half.

OVER -19.5 1ST HALF