Anyone think the Steelers can beat KC?

[PetermansRedemption]

I absolutely believe Pitt can beat KC. I think Pitt has the exact formula you need to beat KC. You need to get pressure on KC and run the ball. The Steelers led the league in sacks and, of course, TJ Watt is a monster. With Najee Harris they can run the ball. They weren’t great running for the entire season. However, in their last 3 games they are averaging 133 yards per game, solidly in the top 10 of the league. I have a few bets on the money line around +550. Any given Sunday and Pitt absolutely has the skill to get it done. In addition to that, if anyone believes the NFL is rigged, what better story than Ben going out on a high note after squeaking into the playoffs. 

Edited January 12, 2022 by PetermansRedemption

[Sweats]

Steelers just don't have enough gas in the tank to compete with the big boys this year.........KC will win it........in a mega landslide

[Patrick Duffy]

13 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said:

I absolutely believe Pitt can beat KC. I think Pitt has the exact formula you need to beat KC. You need to get pressure on KC and run the ball. The Steelers led the league in sacks and, of course, TJ Watt is a monster. With Najee Harris they can run the ball. They weren’t great running for the entire season. However, in their last 3 games they are averaging 133 yards per game, solidly in the top 10 of the league. I have a few bets on the money line around +550. Any given Sunday and Pitt absolutely has the skill to get it done. In addition to that, if anyone believes the NFL is rigged, what better story than Ben going out on a high note after squeaking into the playoffs. 

Can't argue with you here. They do have it on the D side of the ball, but the offense will have to play much, MUCH better than they have this whole season because KC will still get their points and Big Ben and co, will have to make each possession count. I'm not sure they can. I hope they do and surprise everyone. 

 

 

[billsbackto81]

7 hours ago, loyal2dagame said:

Why not?  They beat the Bills... if they get that same pass rush against KC, it's very possible

That was game 1 when Ben was fresh, healthy and unbeaten.

 

Fast forward 16 games and Ben is on his last legs and looks like warm death. Any given Sunday and I'd love to see it but this is as sure as it gets

 

No chance.

Edited January 12, 2022 by billsbackto81

[SactoBillFan]

I doubt it but I never count the Steelers out. Ben is long in tooth but can still be clutch if they hang in....

[Success]

If the Jags can beat the Bills, and NC State can beat Houston - anything is possible. 

 

That said....no.

 

[Saxum]

7 hours ago, 947 said:

Steelers need to imitate the Bucs defensive gameplan from the super bowl. If they can pressure Mahomes & limit him, they could possibly squeak out a win. It'd probably still take a Pitt Defensive or ST TD to outscore them.

 

I think the Zebras need to replicate performance in Super Bowl as well.  They were so one sided I turned it off half time and I wish more people did so NFL could see the fat golden idol cow is fools gold if NFL becomes like wrestling.

[LeGOATski]

Absolutely.

 

Been saying for a couple weeks that KC has a good chance of losing in the first round. This isn't even close to the championship caliber KC teams. They just look good now compared to what they looked like early in the year.

33 minutes ago, Sheneneh Jenkins said:

Can't argue with you here. They do have it on the D side of the ball, but the offense will have to play much, MUCH better than they have this whole season because KC will still get their points and Big Ben and co, will have to make each possession count. I'm not sure they can. I hope they do and surprise everyone. 

 

 

I'm hoping they execute the same game plan that the Colts did against the Bills in last year's wild card game. I think Ben can succeed in that scenario where Rivers couldn't. 

[ColoradoBills]

While the Chiefs are highly favored let's not forget they were a fumble away from losing to Denver last week.

[YoloinOhio]

Only if they practice outside 

[DapperCam]

Pass rush will have to be there. Offense will need to run successfully. They could grind out a close game that way. Or at least make the KC fans get the barbecue sweats.

[3rdand12]

9 hours ago, bills6969 said:

(Disclaimer: this post does not imply that we have already beaten NE nor do I think it will be an easy game)

 

Our path to the Super Bowl sky rockets if the Steelers could somehow upset KC. I’m not liking our chances of going to KC and Tenn back 2 back weeks and winning.

 

the Steelers are playing with house money.  Big Ben is playing with some magic as he finishes his swan song season. TJ watt is a beast and is finally heathy again. Pitt got curb- stomped at KC a few weeks ago and it’s tough to beat the same team twice like that.  KC might be overlooking them.

 

With that said,  any hope Pitt can take down KC?

I was thinking about Bills 1st game of this season for some reason

9 hours ago, BillnutinHouston said:

Don't think the Steelers have the firepower to score with the Chiefs, but they could make Mahomes' life miserable for 60 minutes.

I hope Steelers play hard nosed Steelers defense all game
Give Mahomes a crew a bit of "the business "
Bang them Hats Tomlin. Make the Chiefs players earn every yard

and to answer OP the question

 I do not care who Bills play next or in the SB.

Just win Baby

[Bills101]

Absolutely not LMAO

[MasterStrategist]

I'm more likely to bet on the Chiefs covering, at -12.5.  However, any given Sunday...especially a defense that's capable of slowing down a team like KC.  Their prior game was an anomaly for both, as each side had key players out for Covid/injury.  I think the Steeler defense can keep them in the game, but the offense will need to start much faster (they've been horrible in the 1st half all season).

 

If an upset would happen, it will only be because:

1. Steelers relentlessly pressure Mahomes and force a couple turnovers, and FGs instead of Tds. Steelers dline can get consistent pressure with 4, I'm more worried about them being worn out by the 4th quarter if their offense can't sustain a few drives (Steelers are not a deep defense, but have a few stars)

2. Steelers offense "manufactures" yardage, KCs defense is still the same gambling/go for broke mentality that they played with last season...their corners get grabby and they aren't afraid of leaving them on an island..  Steelers need a few critical DPI and KC is still showing breakdowns in coverages....so Claypool and Diontae will need to step up.

 

If an upset would happen, I'd expect a 23-20 type score...but more than likely see KC winning 30-17 pulling away in the 4th.

 

 

[BringBackFlutie]

10 hours ago, MJS said:

It all comes down to the Steelers pass rush. If they can make Mahomes miserable, they have a chance.

 

I'd do what they did to us in the first game.

[The All-Pro-Knox Gallery]

Despite Big Ben being a washed up statue, they still have a solid pass rush and a great running back. Not to mention Johnson is a great playmaker too. They have a chance… but It would be surprising if they did 

[Joe Ferguson]

Steelers will beat KC by more than three touchdowns. Bank on it.

[Southern_Bills]

Only reason I give the Steelers any sort of shot is because KC is severely banged up. Kelce and Hill are literally limping during the final game of the season. I felt KC had to luck into the bye to have a chance this post season, which they did not.

 

Still think they get past the Steelers though.

[BubbaT]

Beyond a forfeit for some obscure reason or another: NO!

[JoshAllin]

The good thing it's the first round of the playoffs and that's usually when these type of losses happen, like when Tebow beat the 'burg back in the days. But I kinda doubt it