Week 15: Steelers @ Ravens (12.14.08)

Post #1 » by **miller31time** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:58 am

Biggest game of the season, bar-none. The Ravens win this and we are tied for 1st in the division and all but guarantee ourselves a playoff spot.

As you all remember, the Ravens had the upper-hand against the Steelers earlier in the season for the good part of 3 quarters but it all came crumbling down in the 4th as Pittsburgh came storming back and won the game at Heinz Field.

Well, the tables have turned and Sunday's game will be at a sold-out, ruckus M&T Bank Stadium.

Who will win the quarterback matchup?
Which defense will be more dominant?
Will the Ravens trio of running backs have any success against a stingy Steelers D?

Find out on Sunday, December 14th, at 4:15 on CBS.

Post #2 » by **miller31time** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:07 pm

A lot of radio personalities are calling this the 2nd-biggest game in Baltimore Ravens history.

Post #3 » by **UTMCretin** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:50 pm

A lot of radio personalities are exaggerating. Statistically, we don't necessarily even need this game to make the playoffs, much less the Super Bowl.

At least it's important enough to be widely televised, though. That's a step up.

Post #4 » by **UTMCretin** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:58 pm

I'm getting Denver vs. Carolina.

Well played, CBS. Well played.

Post #5 » by **UTMCretin** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:23 am

I think I've seen this one before.

jerrod · Post #6 » by **jerrod** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:13 am

man, i didn't think the ball crossed the line and i definitely didn't see indisputable proof.

bummer

felt like last year offensively though didn't it? my first reaction to any decent gain was surprise

Post #7 » by **miller31time** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:24 am

Weird game.

1 egregiously bad call (the 3rd and 1 where we stopped them but they still got the 1st down).

1 bad call that handed Pittsburgh the game.

3 1/2 quarters of amazing defense.

1/4th of a quarter of mental mistakes on offense and defense.

The inevitable Steelers 4th quarter rally where all of their passes are thrown perfectly and all of their receivers make good catches, capped off with a touchdown to win the game.

Shame we lost, but I pretty much called it in the 3rd quarter. When the Ravens have less than a TD lead with a quarter remaining against the Steelers, we're going to lose, horrible calls not-withstanding.