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They are talking on the radio now about Cleveland being "on call" to be ready to host the game "in case".

 

Not sure what that means or when that decision would be made.

 

 

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1 hour ago, ALLinALLEN said:

Just looking at the PIT vs BAL game from last week got me an extra dose of confidence. 

 

In a must win game vs backups, the Steelers managed just 17 points. 

 

Weather was bad, could be similar to Sunday.

 

Baltimore's drives offensively: Punt, Punt, Fumble, Punt, TD, Halftime, Punt, Punt, Punt, Punt, Fumble, FG, End of game.

 

I think we're fine as long as we don't do that lol.


I am not even sure Baltimore game planned for that one. That looked like a classic “start the backups, don’t put anything on film” type game. I mean they basically ran straight ahead over and over and over again, no matter the down and distance. 
 

And they still had a shot.

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I mean I would honestly have it in Cleveland on a Monday afternoon than worry about a blizzard on game day. yes it would suck to lose the home crowd but I'd rather not agonize over field conditions.

 

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9 minutes ago, stlbills13 said:

So I take it Cleveland is not getting hit with this crap? Honestly, ya hate to lose a "home" game, but you can't put people's lives at risk!

 

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On 1/10/2024 at 11:48 AM, Einstein's Dog said:

I think we can turn the ball over, just don't do it three times and the game shouldn't be close.

 

My fear is the Billls try and get too conservative in not having turnovers that they shy away from their normal game.  We should be putting the ball in the air as usual.  If we hit early it could get ugly for Pitt.  People realize that the Bills hitting early is a distinct possibility that is why the point spread is around 10.

 

Weather may well be a factor and that somewhat benefits Pittsburgh's ground and pound game.

 

That being said, I trust Allen throwing into elements far more than I would trust Mason Rudolph.

 

Will likely be one of those situations where teams take more of their shots whenever the wind is at their back. If so, it would benefit us to have the wind at our back in the 4th qtr. and the Steelers going into it to negate any late deep threat Pickens would pose or late field goals.

 

My real hope is that we get some stops and our offense gets up on them some scores. We should be able to lean on our own running game and TEs too as there should be some windows and matchup issues for them in the middle of the field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

17 minutes ago, stlbills13 said:

 

 

I sort of like those snow bowls, but think those conditions would benefit the Steelers a bit more than our team.

 

 

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4 minutes ago, WideNine said:

 

Weather may well be a factor and that somewhat benefits Pittsburgh's ground and pound game.

 

That being said, I trust Allen throwing into elements far more than I would trust Mason Rudolph.

 

Will likely be one of those situations where teams take more of their shots whenever the wind is at the back. If so, it would benefit us to have the wind at our back in the 4th qtr. and the Steelers going into it to negate any late deep threat Pickens would pose or late field goals.

 

My real hope is that we get some stops and our offense gets up on them some scores. We should be able to lean on our own running game and TEs too as there should be some windows and matchup issues for them in the middle of the field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It sounds like it could be Arctic tundra type stuff!  That hugely benefits Pittsburgh. They don't have Josh Allen.

 

All our skill could flush right down the toilet if it's bad enough.


Sounds like FOR SURE it will be in 20s on Sunday, with VERY HIGH WINDS.

 

The question is when about a foot of snow is going to get dumped....they only know it will avoid Buffalo and the north towns, but how far south will it hammer?  It could be down in the Boston Hills and miss the stadium.

 

Then again the stadium could be ground zero.

 

 

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Posted
18 minutes ago, VaMilBill said:

How about they just move the game to Saturday 

Monday would be better. It’s a holiday and many people are off work.

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1 minute ago, K-9 said:

Monday would be better. It’s a holiday and many people are off work.

I mean who cares if it’s a holiday. Shouldn’t the goal be to play before all the snow?

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Just now, VaMilBill said:

I mean who cares if it’s a holiday. Shouldn’t the goal be to play before all the snow?

That’s a fair point as well.

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and there it is right on schedule:

 

Winter Storm Watch in effect from early Saturday afternoon thru 7am Monday

 

"Winter Storm Watch

From Sat 1 pm until Mon 7 am EST

 

Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Buffalo - NY, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties

Description

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

 

WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows with significant blowing and drifting snow possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

 

WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties.

 

WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.

 

IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible during the weekend. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strongest winds will occur Saturday which could cause tree damage and power outages.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

 

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

 

Narrow bands of heavy snow and blowing snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible."

Posted
21 minutes ago, Justin C said:

Move the game to Monday at like 4. It’s MLK Day and a good amount of people already likely have off.


I have no interest in a short week vs KC, Houston, or Cleveland. 

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3 minutes ago, newcam2012 said:

They had one last year vs the Bengals. 

This team isn’t limping in. They have experience in the latest scenario (high winds, snow, physically tough AFC North opponent, etc.). They’re as prepared as you possibly can be. 

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