AFC Division Playoffs: New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers [Archive]

BroadwayBomber55

01-09-05, 07:54 PM

#5 New York Jets vs. #1 Pittsburgh Steelers

The Jets analysis: Chad Pennington really delievered against the San Diego Chargers last week with Curtis Martin held in check with 66 rushing yards. Can Pennington have enough time to throw to Santana Moss and Justin McCareins? Curtis Martin really needs to step up in this game in order for Pennington to be comfortable. The Jets D needs to shut down Jerome Bettis and Duce Staley and also get in Ben Roethlisberger's mug. And also, NO PENALITIES, especially STUPID ONES.

The Steelers analysis: If the rushing combo of Bettis and Staley punishes the Jets D, it will be a long game for the Jets D. The Steelers have one of the best rushing units in the game and if they melt the clock to keep Pennington and Martin in the sidelines, it will be tough for the Jets to gain momentum. The Steelers D is also one of the best against the run. If they shut down Martin and get in Pennington's grill, they can cause a lot of havoc in this game.

The verdict: If Chad Pennington can deliever for the Jets and if the D can get stops on the Steelers, the Jets will trimuph. If the Steelers offense can pick apart the Jets D and the Steelers D causing turnovers with penetration, the Steelers will go to the AFC Championship game.

Steelers 20, Jets 7.

Soriambi

01-09-05, 08:25 PM

The Jets are capable of winning this game, though I doubt it. However, as is my custom, I picked them in the official poll and will pick them in my score, as I never officially pick against them.

Jets-13
Steelers-10

JeffWeaverFan

01-09-05, 09:42 PM

I really think we can win this game. Chad looked MUCH better so I'm guessing his shoulder is not bothering him as much as it had. That's a big plus. Also, in our previous game against the Steelers, we lost by 11 but had a ton of peneltys, got screwed by the refs, and it was only Chad's 2nd game back. We can win this game and I think we will.

JDPNYY

01-09-05, 10:49 PM

Sorry Jets fans. I think your time is done.

I gave you a bonus though. I clicked on Jets in the Poll by mistake.

The Steelers will prevail.

patrick.o

01-09-05, 11:50 PM

The Jets will score negative 11 point in this game. The Steelers win going away.

IncredibleByNature

01-10-05, 02:11 AM

I think the Steelers will win.

Buckeye Yank

01-10-05, 08:18 AM

What are you voting on in the poll anyway; Best Uniforms? Best coach? Coolest stadium? If you could play for one team, who would it be? :dunno:

dabomb2045

01-10-05, 09:41 AM

if the Jets are to win....they will need to get out to a lead by halftime or mid-3rd quarter....lets see if Pittsburgh and Big Ben have comeback ability....the Jets "should" have been up by at least 10 points at the half in the regular season matchup....but bad penalties and blown opportunities hurt us....this cannot happen again....the Jets need to be PERFECT to win this game

plus I think if this game takes the same course as the regular season matchup...the same things will happen....the Pitt offense will just wear down our defense with their running game and then beat us on deep passes....this is even more of a concern this time around since Pitt had the week off....while we played a grueling OT game and have only 6 days off

pjfan

01-10-05, 10:18 AM

as a Pats fan, I'll be pulling hard for the Jets.....but I don't think they have much of a chance. as dabomb2045 stated, they need to get out and score early, much like the Vikings did yesterday. Make Big Ben throw the ball rather than having Bettis carry it 30 times.

i'm picking the Steelers, but pulling hard for NYJ

twentyquestions

01-10-05, 10:25 AM

if the Jets are to win....they will need to get out to a lead by halftime or mid-3rd quarter....lets see if Pittsburgh and Big Ben have comeback ability....the Jets "should" have been up by at least 10 points at the half in the regular season matchup....but bad penalties and blown opportunities hurt us....this cannot happen again....the Jets need to be PERFECT to win this game

This is why I'm taking the Jets if they're getting 6. In the regular season game, they got screwed mightily by the referees, far more than I had seen any other team this season (at one point, the Jets had a ~40 yard run to make it First and Goal, but it was called back on a typical phantom holding call). I'm not sure they'll win, but I think that they'll play Pitt tough, and that, if the referees can stay out of the way, the result shouldn't be the same as it was in the regular season.

ToneinTO

01-10-05, 10:25 AM

I love the Jets, but I can't see them winning this one. Pittsburgh is a very physical team, and they will wear out the Jets. Steelers 27-17

Jim F.

01-10-05, 10:30 AM

I love the Jets, but I can't see them winning this one. Pittsburgh is a very physical team, and they will wear out the Jets. Steelers 27-17
If not for some ridiculous penalties last time they played, the Jets would have had that game. And that was only a few weeks ago. I think it will be a good game.

JeffWeaverFan

01-10-05, 10:33 AM

If not for some ridiculous penalties last time they played, the Jets would have had that game. And that was only a few weeks ago. I think it will be a good game.
Yep, the BS holding call on Becht negated a 30 yard Lamont Jordan run that got us in the red zone. And, a BS offensive PI call on Santana Moss took us out of field goal range at the end of the half. Plus, Chad is a few more weeks removed from his injury. It'll be a close game and I like our chances.

edit: I should also add that Big Ben Roethlesberger had some rib problems recently and that might affect him. But, to be fair to the Steelers, they will also have Burress in this game which will definitely help their offense.

Buckeye Yank

01-10-05, 11:57 AM

But, to be fair to the Steelers, they will also have Burress in this game which will definitely help their offense.
+ Staley. :D

1961

01-10-05, 12:01 PM

I had to pick the Jets because of the way it appeared in the poll.
Pittsburgh Steelers just looks so boring and unassuming. Guess I'm a sucker for marketing.

NYYFAN

01-10-05, 12:19 PM

Interesting stat...Jets are 0-6 lifetime in Pitt...

NYYFAN

01-10-05, 12:23 PM

I would bet and I picked Pitt, but this week I'm rooting for the Jets...

BroadwayBomber55

01-10-05, 01:21 PM

Will last week's game help Chad Pennington in Heinz Field?

We'll shall see.

612steve

01-10-05, 02:07 PM

As much as I'd love to see it, I just don't see the Jets beating the Steelers. That game will be their third away game in a row.

JeffWeaverFan

01-10-05, 02:18 PM

+ Staley. :D
You guys had Staley when you first played us. He wasn't very effective though. I'm more scared of Bettis than I am of Staley anyways.

GHRuth3

01-10-05, 02:37 PM

sry guys my steelers will win. the jets havent scored a touchdown off the steelers the last 2 times theyve played eachother. GO BIG BEN!!!

PlsDontTearDownY.S.

01-10-05, 03:27 PM

I would bet and I picked Pitt, but this week I'm rooting for the Jets...First off, I think the Jets win outright. Let everyone sleep on the Jets, just like they did with San Diego. Nobody thinks we have a chance in big bad Pittsburgh. ( I have been there, it's not that big and it's not that bad) 9 points is a ridiculous line. I don't even think the spread on the first game was that much. Bet Jets, even if you think they can't win. If they lose it won't be by nine, Pitt is not explosive enough and Roeth is a huge question mark. This is the playoffs now, it's a different ballgame.

Thrillhouse

01-10-05, 03:43 PM

This one is all Big Ben. The Jets past two games have been decided in OT by a lackluster Rams team, and a good game with the Chargers that the Charge shoulda had.

Steelers in a blowout.

JeffWeaverFan

01-10-05, 03:50 PM

and a good game with the Chargers that the Charge shoulda had.
Why should the Chargers have won that game? The Jets were clearly the better team and the game wouldn't have even gone to OT... I just don't undertand how someone could watch that game and still not give the Jets credit for being the better team.

PlsDontTearDownY.S.

01-10-05, 03:55 PM

Why should the Chargers have won that game? The Jets were clearly the better team and the game wouldn't have even gone to OT... I just don't undertand how someone could watch that game and still not give the Jets credit for being the better team.

For real. If anything should have happened, it should have been the Jets putting the game away early in the third quarter. We let them hang around, they were lucky to even have a chance to tie the game late.

Buckeye Yank

01-10-05, 03:57 PM

You guys had Staley when you first played us. He wasn't very effective though. I'm more scared of Bettis than I am of Staley anyways.
I was thinking he was out that game.

ruthianblast

01-10-05, 04:21 PM

I think the Steelers take it, 24-20, and Duce goes for 60, Bettis for 50 1TD, Big Ben at 179 2TD's 1 INT.

SheffMVP11

01-10-05, 04:32 PM

Steelers.

thestupidpunk

01-10-05, 04:40 PM

Pittsburgh's defense (251 points allowed this season) is too much for the Jets' low-scoring offense. As good as Chad looked last week, the Steelers will take this game.

Pepper03

01-10-05, 04:52 PM

Why should the Chargers have won that game? The Jets were clearly the better team and the game wouldn't have even gone to OT... I just don't undertand how someone could watch that game and still not give the Jets credit for being the better team.
Gotta agree with you on this one. I thought the Chargers were the better team going in because of their record, home field, and the way the Jets played against the Pats in the second game, but I thought watching it that the Jets were a pretty darn good team. They really can play defense, and Pennington looked better than he had in a while.
Give credit where it's due, the Jets won the game.
Good luck against the Steelers!

Soriambi

01-10-05, 05:04 PM

Why should the Chargers have won that game? The Jets were clearly the better team and the game wouldn't have even gone to OT... I just don't undertand how someone could watch that game and still not give the Jets credit for being the better team.

From watching the game, I don't see how someone can say the Chargers "should have" won. The Jets had 12 less yards on 14 less plays (Jets 6.3 yards per play to the Chargers 5.3), averaged 4.5 yards per rush while holding Tomlinson and the Chargers to 3.0 yards per carry, and won the turnover battle. In addition, it was a stupid personal foul on a Jet that even gave the Chargers a chance in overtime.

I don't mean to bash the Chargers, because they played a pretty good game and they are a very good football team, but I thought the Jets outplayed them, or at the very, very least were not outplayed.

Babe Rules

01-10-05, 07:37 PM

Jets. Let's go Pennington

PattiLuvsPinstripes

01-10-05, 09:33 PM

Big Ben, The Bus, set in Pgh. with all the Terrible Towels waving=Steelers Win!

#1PaFan

01-10-05, 09:40 PM

Steelers. That's who I'll be rooting for since my Pack forgot how to effing play. This is probably good news for the J-E-T-S.

Buckeye Yank

01-11-05, 09:00 AM

Steelers. That's who I'll be rooting for since my Pack forgot how to effing play. This is probably good news for the J-E-T-S.
LMAO....not sure if I should be thankful for the support or scared! ;)

Buckeye Yank

01-11-05, 09:09 AM

You guys had Staley when you first played us. He wasn't very effective though. I'm more scared of Bettis than I am of Staley anyways.

I was thinking he was out that game.
The Jets shut them both down (ATT/Yds/YPC/long/TD):

J.Bettis 10 57 5.7 12 1
D.Staley 16 51 3.2 10 0

Looking back at the stats, it was a battle. I don't expect any less this time.

PlsDontTearDownY.S.

01-11-05, 10:18 AM

I love the Jets, but I can't see them winning this one. Pittsburgh is a very physical team, and they will wear out the Jets. Steelers 27-17And what are we, a bunch of softys? Nobody gives the Jets any credit. As if the Steelers don't have a rookie QB with all the pressure on him at home in his first ever NFL playoff game. We are just as physical as long as Lamont gets a lot of carries.

thestupidpunk

01-11-05, 11:41 AM

And what are we, a bunch of softys? Nobody gives the Jets any credit. As if the Steelers don't have a rookie QB with all the pressure on him at home in his first ever NFL playoff game. We are just as physical as long as Lamont gets a lot of carries.

I don't think Ben will fold under pressure. I love Bill Cowher and I think he'll be able to handle a rookie QB well.

I don't really think this game will be a blowout, since the Jets have a very good defense and can really stop the running game effectively. However, the sheer fact that the Jets offense, no matter how good of a QB Pennington is, just doesn't score a lot of points in a game...which is terrible when you're facing a really good Pittsburgh defense.

Don't get me wrong, if the Jet's win, I'll be a very happy girl. But being a Jet fan all these years I've grown to be rather pessimistic when it comes to this team.

612steve

01-11-05, 12:17 PM

But being a Jet fan all these years I've grown to be rather pessimistic when it comes to this team.

I think you nailed my feelings exactly right there. I've watched this game or one like it in the past. I'm looking for reason's that the Jets will lose rather than reasons they will win.

Chad Pennington's shoulder, another Wayne Chrebet concussion, John Abraham's unwillingness to play... I suppose i'm just a pessimist.

PlsDontTearDownY.S.

01-11-05, 12:41 PM

F that. We can beat the Steelers in their house, Heinz is overrated, it doesn't even get that loud in that place. At least wait until something bad happens to get pessimistic.

SoCal Pinstriper

01-12-05, 05:43 AM

Pittsburgh wins, but the Jets cover.

twentyquestions

01-12-05, 11:09 PM

Looks like Pennington has a stomach virus. Hopefully that's all cleared up before Saturday.

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"Chad Pennington missed practice Wednesday with a stomach virus, while backup Quincy Carter went home to Georgia to be with his ailing mother. Pennington may not be able to practice Thursday, but coach Herman Edwards is confident his franchise player will be ready for Saturday's playoff game against Pittsburgh."

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3317448

dabomb2045

01-12-05, 11:27 PM

I'll say it again.....what worries me about this game is Pittsburgh's ability to wear us down late in the game

I cant stress enough how important it would be for us to get a 10 or 14 point lead and carry that into the 2nd half....I'm afraid that if the game is tied or we are down/up by a small margin once the 4th quarter rolls around....we will get worn down and lose control

we are coming off 2 grueling OT games....while Pitt rested alot of regulars vs Buffalo and is also coming off a bye week....they are the more rested team and knowing how physical these 2 teams play anyways, I'm afraid the Jets D will be dog tired by the 4th quarter....this is exactly what happened in the regular season meeting

I wanna see the Jets come out and attack, just like we did against SD....we need to get an early lead....for our sake....and I also wanna see how Pitt and Big Ben respond to a deficit....lets see Big Ben have to throw the ball 35 times and come from behind....instead of 15-20 and just handing off to Staley/Bettis all game

thecaptain

01-13-05, 10:24 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers 31----17

Seth

01-13-05, 11:40 AM

Steelers 20-10. I think it'll be close until late in the game. I just think the Steelers will wear down the Jets defense, scoring a late touchdown late in the game. Also, the Steelers are the more rested team, having basically played their backups during the last game of the regular season and then having the bye week. Plus, the Jets just played almost 5 quarters last week in a tough, physical game.

hugelongtermdeal

01-13-05, 02:00 PM

if the jets can keep it within two touchdowns, we'll chalk it up as a moral victory.

JeffWeaverFan

01-13-05, 03:00 PM

if the jets can keep it within two touchdowns, we'll chalk it up as a moral victory.
I love trolls.

Pepper03

01-13-05, 07:39 PM

I hope Pennington doesn't have the same kind of stomach virus I had over Christmas-knocked me on my butt for a week.
I'm sure he'll play, I just wonder how effective he'll be.

yeahimweird

01-13-05, 10:33 PM

I hope Pennington doesn't have the same kind of stomach virus I had over Christmas-knocked me on my butt for a week.
I'm sure he'll play, I just wonder how effective he'll be.

He's practiced a bit today and will be playing on Saturday. He was on the news and said he felt fine, just one of those 24 hour bugs. Even if was still puking his brains out, I'm pretty sure he'd play.

JeffWeaverFan

01-14-05, 12:47 AM

He's practiced a bit today and will be playing on Saturday. He was on the news and said he felt fine, just one of those 24 hour bugs. Even if was still puking his brains out, I'm pretty sure he'd play.
Yep, unlike that punk John Abraham, Chad Pennington is a team player and will do everything he can to get on the field.

dabomb2045

01-14-05, 01:03 AM

Yep, unlike that punk John Abraham, Chad Pennington is a team player and will do everything he can to get on the field.

big difference between a 24 hour virus and a sprained knee.....if the game was yesterday Chad wouldnt have played....lucky for us he got sick mid-week

ZORRO

01-14-05, 11:41 AM

I bet big money on sports. I base my bets on percentages of what these teams did in this spot against this line over the years. What I bet is only teams that have a 70% on up against a team with a 30% on down. there are no 70+ vs 30- games this week-end, but I will put in 2 small bets.

Here are the percentages for this weeks games.
This is not what they 'may do' but what they have done in this spot against this line:

STEELERS 66% WINNER
JETS 87% WINNER (Great but Steeers are also high at 66%)

FALCONS 20% WINNER (SUCKS)
RAMS 43% WINNER (NOT GOOD ENOUGH)

EAGLES 44% WINNER
VIKES 68% WINNER

PATS 100% WINNER
COLTS 72% WINNER

The Pats have won every single game at home giving 2 points. 100% winners. The Colts are also great at 72%.
BUT....I have to go with a 100% winner.

Also, I have to go AGAINST A 20% WINNER IN Atlanta.
This team loses 4 of every 5 games when at home giving 7 points.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL BETTORS.

JeffWeaverFan

01-14-05, 11:47 AM

big difference between a 24 hour virus and a sprained knee.....if the game was yesterday Chad wouldnt have played....lucky for us he got sick mid-week
Yeah, a sprained knee that was supposed to keep him out for 2-4 weeks. It's gonna be 6 this Sunday.

twentyquestions

01-14-05, 12:12 PM

Buckeye Yank

01-14-05, 01:58 PM

Fingers are crossed. Steelers 21 - Jets 17.

bxny

01-15-05, 03:19 PM

The key for the Jets will be to stop Bettis.

I'm going with the Jets, 23-20.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 03:38 PM

And we're underway from Heinz Field.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 03:40 PM

That was a dangerous pass by Chad Pennington. Almost intercepted.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 03:47 PM

Oooh. The Jets almost caught a break.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 03:51 PM

What a sack, but Clark Haggans. He turned Chad Pennington around and inside out. What a hit.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 03:52 PM

How many yards did the Jets just lose?

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 03:56 PM

How many yards did the Jets just lose?

They lost 11 on the sack, and Curtis Martin lost 3 yards on the carry before he gained 13 on 3RD Down.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 03:58 PM

Why do I have a really bad feeling about this game?

:uhh:

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 03:58 PM

Hold them here...2nd and 10...Bettis for a couple...big third down here...

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:00 PM

Steelers strike first on a 45-yard FG by Jeff Reed. Steelers 3, Jets 0, 5:18 1st quarter.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 04:06 PM

Well, that really sucked.

nhyankeefan

01-15-05, 04:06 PM

Uh oh, looks like the J-E-T-S are going to L-O-S-E.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:06 PM

Not a good pass by Pennington. Troy Polamalu makes the INT.

NDBoston

01-15-05, 04:06 PM

I would love to have JWF tell me how Pennington is better than Brady again.

ACPS

01-15-05, 04:08 PM

Overmatched.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:10 PM

Jerome Bettis punches his way in for the TD. Steelers 10, Jets 0 1:58 left 1st quarter.

Casey37

01-15-05, 04:11 PM

Looks like it's going to be a looong day for the Jets defense.

Looie #19

01-15-05, 04:11 PM

I would love to have JWF tell me how Pennington is better than Brady again.

Anything objective in regards to minor criticism towards the Jets will get you labeled a troll.

Pennington is a good QB, but it's his major flaws that make Brady somewhat better. I don't see how that one bad pass proved Brady is better, though.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:12 PM

Big possession right now for the Jets. They need a score.

nhyankeefan

01-15-05, 04:14 PM

Anything objective in regards to minor criticism towards the Jets will get you labeled a troll.

Pennington is a good QB, but it's his major flaws that make Brady somewhat better. I don't see how that one bad pass proved Brady is better, though.

I don't either, however two Super Bowl MVP's, 6-0 playoff record and one of the highest career winning percentages for all QB's does make Brady better. Much better.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 04:14 PM

Why must Jets fans always be tortured?

I think I know what it's like to be a Sox fan now. It hasn't been 86 years since their last title, but this team is so frustrating to watch.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 04:17 PM

Anything objective in regards to minor criticism towards the Jets will get you labeled a troll.

Pennington is a good QB, but it's his major flaws that make Brady somewhat better. I don't see how that one bad pass proved Brady is better, though.

Brady also has a much better supporting cast. If you stick Chad on the Pats, he probably would have two rings.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:20 PM

Brady also has a much better supporting cast. If you stick Chad on the Pats, he probably would have two rings.

That's true. Tom Brady has David Givens, Corey Dillon, Daniel Graham, etc. He can throw to anybody even Mike Vrabel.

And also Tom Brady has led the Pats to 4 GW drives in his career.

Looie #19

01-15-05, 04:20 PM

I don't see Brady's supporting cast as any better than Chad's, at all. For years he had Antowain Smith as his starting back, while Chad has had two good ones. Assume the talent on each team's O-line and receiving corps are equal, Pennington's flaws have had absolutely nothing to do with his flaws as a QB.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:22 PM

Lookout! Chad Pennington sacked again.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:23 PM

3rd and long again for the Jets.

nhyankeefan

01-15-05, 04:23 PM

Lookout! Chad Pennington sacked again.

And again, this is now a tough FG.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:23 PM

Sacked again. The Jets have allowed 3 sacks in the first half.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:25 PM

Jets got some points on that drive on a 42-yard FG by Doug Brien. Steelers 10, Jets 3, 10:33 2nd quarter.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 04:26 PM

It's nice to see us on the board, but you can't beat the Steelers on FGs.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:35 PM

What a nice grab by Justin McCareins.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:38 PM

Ooooh. Almost a grab by Santana Moss. Just knocked out of his hands.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 04:40 PM

Ooooh. Almost a grab by Santana Moss. Just knocked out of his hands.

I thought he had it. :(

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:43 PM

I thought he had it. :(

That could've been a huge play for Gang Green, but just broken up by Willie Williams.

IncredibleByNature

01-15-05, 04:47 PM

Moss w/ a punt return for a TD. An extra point kick away from a tie game.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 04:47 PM

What a return by Moss

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 04:47 PM

Freakin' sweet!

TOUCHDOWN!!!

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 04:47 PM

what A Big Time Play By Santana Moss

and the Jets really needed it.

Casey37

01-15-05, 04:47 PM

Damn...was that pretty or what?

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 04:48 PM

Steelers really need a good long drive here.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 04:49 PM

Give me our Moss over Minnesota's any day!!!

I LOVE YOU SANTANA!!!!

Kulish29

01-15-05, 04:51 PM

The Ref pulled his hammy.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 04:51 PM

Give me our Moss over Minnesota's any day!!!

I LOVE YOU SANTANA!!!!

Wow, bold statement (lay down for a while and let me get you a glass of water)

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 04:51 PM

The Ref pulled his hammy.

Seriously, how did he hurt himself? That was odd.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 04:51 PM

Big Stuff!

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 04:55 PM

I hate all the f---ing tv timeouts in the playoffs, this is a game not one gigantic advertisement, I'd rather hear McCarver and Buck than watch another prilosec (or whatever) commercial and that's saying quite a bit.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 04:55 PM

Wow, bold statement (lay down for a while and let me get you a glass of water)

:lol:

I love Santana Moss. I love that he's a small guy who plays bigger than he is. I love how elusive he is. I love his fire and passion. He makes me a happy Jets fan quite often.

I know Randy's better, but I have absolutely no problem with having Santana Moss on my team at the expense of Randy.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 04:56 PM

:lol:

I love Santana Moss. I love that he's a small guy who plays bigger than he is. I love how elusive he is. I love his fire and passion. He makes me a happy Jets fan quite often.

I know Randy's better, but I have absolutely no problem with having Santana Moss on my team at the expense of Randy.

i know ;) just messing around

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 04:57 PM

How many catches does that trash talking peice of sh!t Burress have? None. That's right. Keep talking.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 04:58 PM

Back to the 2 yard dumps? Throw it Chad!

Wow, almost picked. :eek:

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 04:59 PM

Uh Oh big pass interference call

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 04:59 PM

Passer interference. Automatic first down.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 05:00 PM

Oh my what a tackle by Troy Polamalu. He tripped Curtis Martin out of his shoetops!

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:00 PM

Oh my what a tackle by Troy Polamalu. He tripped Curtis Martin out of his shoetops!

He's playing huge this year especially this game

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:00 PM

Wow, if Polamalu doesn't make that play, that a big play for Curtis. There was NO ONE behind him.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:01 PM

Wow, if Polu doesn't make that play, that a big play for Curtis. There was NO ONE behind him.

Steelers look like a slice of Swiss Cheese (unfortunately I might add) when Jordan goes up the gut
edit:sp

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:02 PM

LaMont rocks...

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:05 PM

This should be interesting doesn't look like they got it down, not going to review it?

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 05:06 PM

After one half of play, it's all tied up at 10 in Pittsburgh.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:07 PM

They got it down with about .4-.5 of a second left. Bad call. Brien wouldn't have hit it anyway, though.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:08 PM

This should be interesting doesn't look like they got it down, not going to review it?

According the announcers, the Jets had it down with a second to go. It's the end of the half, so they're not gonna review it.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 05:09 PM

Tied up at the half. Just like last time.

Hopefully the outcome is different this time around...

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:12 PM

Tied up at the half. Just like last time.

Hopefully the outcome is different this time around...

That the game doesn't go to OT? :lol:

dabomb2045

01-15-05, 05:14 PM

very nice recovery by the Jets.....I was extremely worried when we got down 10-0.....the game was on the verge of slipping away early

but our offense responded....Chad has looked great except for the INT....big efforts by our RBs and J-Mac and Moss so far.....awesome return by Moss....once again we are making Big Ben look like a rookie

we are really outplaying them (again) so far.....the 1st game we got worn down late....lets hope it doesnt happen again....NO MORE TURNOVERS!!

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 05:15 PM

That the game doesn't go to OT? :lol:

Not the last playoff game, the last Jets/STEELERS game...

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:17 PM

According the announcers, the Jets had it down with a second to go. It's the end of the half, so they're not gonna review it.

I thought that was why the review process was created, so that ................ like this doesn't happen, I mean who cares if it's half, review the play get it right, I'm sure the refs have been told "We have a new Budweiser commercial to test, get to half, we can't delay the commercials" (kidding, kinda)

Casey37

01-15-05, 05:18 PM

According the announcers, the Jets had it down with a second to go. It's the end of the half, so they're not gonna review it.

They did have a second to go, but supposedly it came down to the refs not having enought time to blow the whistle.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:18 PM

Not the last playoff game, the last Jets/STEELERS game...

Oh. I hope the outcome is different, too. I thought the game was over when it was 10-0, as well. I guess it comes with being a Jets fan. :lol:

1961

01-15-05, 05:23 PM

The Jets should be really proud of themselves. If they lose they've still accomplished something.

yankeepat

01-15-05, 05:23 PM

Enough about Bettis already! He has not impressed me so far.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:24 PM

SACK! WOOOOO! Big play!

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 05:24 PM

Sack on Ben Roethlisberger by the Jets.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 05:24 PM

Big sack!

BIG UNIT, TOO!

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:25 PM

They are playing VERY good D. This is looking good...

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:25 PM

Unimpressive first drive of the 2nd half, Bettis with some good runs, that sack really killed the drive

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:29 PM

Roughing the passer, 15 yard penalty and an automatic first down.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:29 PM

Pennington is under CONSTANT pressure. Good Lord.

15 yards. Thanks Porter.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:32 PM

What the hell was that Chad? Did he think he was about to get hit again?

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:32 PM

Pressure, pressure, pressure, every time they snap the ball the Steelers are in the backfield.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:32 PM

Well, that was all for naught.

yankeepat

01-15-05, 05:35 PM

Nice coverage by the Jets. If they hold them here it would be big I think. Shut down The Bus. Plexico, any rec. yet? nevermind

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:37 PM

Nice coverage by the Jets. If they hold them here it would be big I think. Shut down The Bus. Plexico, any rec. yet? nevermind

PLax with his first recep of the day for a first

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 05:37 PM

Robertson is becoming a man before our eyes...

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:37 PM

I feel a momentum shift. I don't like it.

Yankee Bulldawg

01-15-05, 05:38 PM

no disrespect to the Jets but i believe that Steelers will win the game :)

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:38 PM

I feel a momentum shift. I don't like it.

They're passing all of a sudden and I don't like it.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 05:38 PM

How many times do we have to see that route?

Why is Barrett 10 yards off his man in coverage?

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 05:40 PM

Reggie Tongue!!

WELCOME TO THE LEAGUE ROOKIE!!!

IncredibleByNature

01-15-05, 05:40 PM

INT and a TD for the Jets.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:40 PM

How many times do we have to see that route?

Why is Barrett 10 yards off his man in coverage?

Where the hell was that going Ben ?!?!?!?!?!?

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:40 PM

Reggie!!! Hahahahah!!!

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 05:41 PM

I feel a momentum shift. I don't like it.

How's that shift for you!

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:41 PM

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!

#1PaFan

01-15-05, 05:41 PM

Wow!!! Nice play by my old buddy, Tongue. Man, this game really turned.

yankeepat

01-15-05, 05:42 PM

WOW. I was worried my Plax/Plex comment jinxed us. Feel better now.

thecaptain

01-15-05, 05:42 PM

Go Jets.............

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:42 PM

How's that shift for you!

I wonder if that might hurt the Jets in the long run, The Steelers had some possession there and if they come back and do the same, this Jets defense is gonna start getting very tired...just a thought...great play by Tongue horrible decision by Ben

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:43 PM

How's that shift for you!

Reggie couldn't have timed it better. I was starting to squirm.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:48 PM

Momentum is shifting again and I don't like it.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:49 PM

Momentum is shifting again and I don't like it.
THE DUCE IS LOOSE

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:50 PM

Momentum is shifting again and I don't like it.

Yea...They need to hit Duce at the line.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 05:53 PM

They couldn't do these presentations at halftime?

Oh well, more rest for our D, I guess.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:54 PM

They couldn't do these presentations at halftime?

That's what I was thinking.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 05:55 PM

That's what I was thinking.

I wish they'd do it like soccer and have one sponser the entire game-S........ fumble

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 05:55 PM

FUMBLE!!!!

yankeepat

01-15-05, 05:56 PM

Fumble! Jets recover. Another momentum shift.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:56 PM

Hahahah! Jet Ball!

The Bus Breaks Down!

Another Momentum Shift!

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 05:56 PM

Fumble! Jets ball!

thecaptain

01-15-05, 05:58 PM

Go Jets.............

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 05:59 PM

Damnit Moss.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:00 PM

Dammit.

Moss should have had that.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:00 PM

Uh Oh Elliss heads to the locker room, must have pulled something while reaching back, and What a heck of a stop by the Steelers after that turnover

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:03 PM

Yet another momentum shift and I don't like it.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:03 PM

Damnit, don't let him run.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:04 PM

Whew that was very nearly picked

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:05 PM

Plax is staring to get his catches, that is a very good sign for the Steelers

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:06 PM

This isn't good. I don't like momentum shifts.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:06 PM

Abraham should be on the field, that SOB.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:07 PM

Damnit, they're gonna tie it here. We should have capitalized on that last damn fumble.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:08 PM

The Steelers should start running a no huddle offense, the Jets are on their heels right now and can't seem to wrap up

thecaptain

01-15-05, 06:08 PM

red-dog is not getting to ben

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:09 PM

Abraham should be on the field, that SOB.

Tell me about it. I will be so angry at him if we don't win this game.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:10 PM

Ellis is back, thank God.

STUFF THEM!

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:11 PM

Fooled.

We need to drive and respond.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:11 PM

Dammit!!

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:11 PM

Ellis is back, thank God.

STUFF THEM!

Thank God, Way to go Ben/Ward, good play call

thecaptain

01-15-05, 06:11 PM

jets need a little offense... the defense is sucking air

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:13 PM

jets need a little offense... the defense is sucking air

I think that long drive/INT/long drive is really killing them right now; if they go 3 and out it does not bode well and the Jets will probably need a mistake from the Steelers to win the game.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:14 PM

I can't believe we didn't capitalize on that fumble. Good god.

It was three and out. :mad:

That's looming very large right now. Stupid stupid stupid.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:17 PM

BIG play to JMac.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:18 PM

Big Play Curtis!

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:19 PM

Good play to Curtis, almost in FG range.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:19 PM

Big screen play, very well executed

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:19 PM

Lets not get conservative here, Hackett...

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:20 PM

Lets not get conservative here, Hackett...

>Sigh<

...

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:21 PM

I am not comfortable with a 45 yarder from Brien, if we can't move the ball this play.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:21 PM

They're within FG range, right?

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:22 PM

As an aside, I absolutely hate the laptop at work as it cannot refresh very fast at all, and is basically a piece of S......., on the other hand I have 22 posts in this thread so far, and I guess that is pretty good.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:23 PM

Long field goal 47 I think

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:23 PM

47 yard attempt....Doug, PLEASE.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:23 PM

Not very confident :(

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:23 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:23 PM

No Good Heck Yeah Baby

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:24 PM

F*CK!

That's the game.

knickfan23

01-15-05, 06:24 PM

Missed it. PIT ball.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:24 PM

Son of a....

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:24 PM

That looked like it was going to be good. They needed to advance the ball on that last play and couldn't do it. :(

knickfan23

01-15-05, 06:24 PM

Wow. With all the immediate replies, one would have thought this was a Yankee game.

dabomb2045

01-15-05, 06:25 PM

we should have went for it.....no way Brien makes that FG in this stadium....too long

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:26 PM

F*CK!

That's the game.

Not yet, Big Ben still has to go 50 yards to make it 99%, and even then..., the Jets D has had some time to rest a bit soo anything could happen

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:26 PM

This ia horrible.

True test of the D right here. This is it boys.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:26 PM

There's the game

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:26 PM

Barrett!

THE ROOKIE'S COLORS ARE SHOWING!

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:27 PM

INTERCEPTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

knickfan23

01-15-05, 06:27 PM

And now the INT by the Jets. Brien may get another chance.

yankeepat

01-15-05, 06:27 PM

WOW! Nice. Let's wrap it up boys.

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:27 PM

Barrettttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahahaha!

thecaptain

01-15-05, 06:27 PM

Interception!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yyyyeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssss

IncredibleByNature

01-15-05, 06:28 PM

Ouch for the Steelers.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:28 PM

STOP BEING SO EFFING CONSERVATIVE!!!!

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:28 PM

I suppose this is what happens when a rookie starts a playoff game against a good defense

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:29 PM

1st down, field goal at 42 yards now!

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:29 PM

Big First Down!

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:30 PM

STOP BEING SO EFFING CONSERVATIVE!!!!

yankeepat

01-15-05, 06:30 PM

STOP BEING SO EFFING CONSERVATIVE!!!!

Ouch. I think they heard you THAT time :D

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:30 PM

Come on Fumble that ball

knickfan23

01-15-05, 06:31 PM

So here we go.

6 seconds left. Brien coming onto the field.

#1PaFan

01-15-05, 06:31 PM

At the risk of sounding like Joe Theeeeeesman, I don't understand that play call by the Steelers right off the bat, after that miss.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:32 PM

I have no idea if this is going to be good or not...:dunno:

yankeepat

01-15-05, 06:33 PM

Come on Brien! No OT. I gotta leave soon!

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:34 PM

Son of a mother-loving whore.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:34 PM

I LOVE IT, 2 misses in one game

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:34 PM

NOT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:34 PM

Doug strikes again.

Clive

01-15-05, 06:34 PM

OT?!

What is it with you guys? :lol:

#1PaFan

01-15-05, 06:34 PM

BURP!!!! Wow, we got some mo' OT!

dabomb2045

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

................ You Brien You Suck

IncredibleByNature

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

Hooked it to the left. OT.

Looie #19

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

:roflmao: I'm sorry, but these last two weeks have been downright bizarre.

Kulish29

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

How the f*ck do you miss that?

Thrillhouse

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA! I'd be suprised if Dough Brien is on the Jets team next year.

Luvtino

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

I am not sure what is more annoying...the announcers or the Jets kicker. :o

thecaptain

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

why dont they get it in the middle...now its a coin toss

PinstripePride

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

They can't lose this game.

Jim F.

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

I can't effing believe it. No, actually I can.

If they hadn't run those 2 seconds off the clock they could have kicked again.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

As an aside, this game has actually been pretty ugly, 2 INTs, a fumble, special teams breakdown, only 2 offensive TD's both by the Steelers.

yankeepat

01-15-05, 06:35 PM

Oh my. Hooked it badly. :mad:

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:36 PM

Tails. Great call.

Kulish29

01-15-05, 06:36 PM

Jets win the toss. The better get a TD.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 06:36 PM

Being conservative is going to kill them.

:(

You gotta give the Jets credit for keeping it close. I can understand not making a 47 yarder, but you get one CLOSER and miss.

ruthianblast

01-15-05, 06:36 PM

I can't effing believe it. No, actually I can.

If they hadn't run those 2 seconds off the clock they could have kicked again.

actually not, the ball passed the line of scrimmage so that gives up possession ;)

Looie #19

01-15-05, 06:36 PM

If they hadn't run those 2 seconds off the clock they could have kicked again.

No they couldn't have. It would have been Pitt's ball with a second left.

Snatch Catch

01-15-05, 06:37 PM

I can't effing believe it. No, actually I can.

If they hadn't run those 2 seconds off the clock they could have kicked again.

Actually they couldn't have. Once you actually kick the ball, there's no going back.

If they messed up the snap and had to fall on it, they could have tried again if there was time left.