Quote:I just got back from that game in Cincy. Dalton and Eifert both out of the game injured after the first drive (they drove the ball all the way down the field to the Steelers 5 yard line, and then "poof" it was over). The life/energy completely left that stadium.


No way on earth AJ McCarron was going to beat Pittsburgh in his first ever NFL action in a big game. And of course, only down 16-7, McCarron promptly throws a horrible pick-6 which pretty much sealed it. Then later in the game when the Bengals still had a slight chance, he promptly throws another horrible INT that was basically another pick-6 (returned to the 5 yd line).


Bengals are in big trouble if Dalton and Eifert are both out this season. McCarron is not even close to being ready.


Flip side: If the Steelers beat the Broncos next week, Pitt will be primed and ready for a playoff run, I'm convinced.

 

Tyler Eifert probably is not done for the year. Somehow Cincy will go to the playoffs. Andy Dalton obviously will be if he can't live without a cast on his right hand.

 

The Steelers got no help from the Chargers and Titans, which made their win today a lot more important.

 

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I hope the Falcons play that bad in Jacksonville. That score gave me more confidence the Jaguars can win next week.

 

Congratulations to your Panthers for clinching a first round bye at home.

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