2007-12-04 11:42:23 · 37 answers · asked by misticbaby21 4 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
They have a very good chance.
Considering how poorly the Patriots are playing. The Steelers have a more powerful defense and that defense will shut down the Patriots, since they rely on their hi powered offense to win games. I hope the steelers pull off an upset. That would be wonderful.
2007-12-04 11:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Honestly, it is so damn hard to go undefeated in the NFL. It's been 35 years. I just do not see it happening in this day and age I don't care how good you are or how much you beat up on crappy teams. The patriots have had close ones against indy, philly, and baltimore. Steelers beat the Ravens 35-7 on monday night a few weeks ago, I was there, the weather was TERRIBLE. Weather is not a factor against the Steelers, a bad field is. Sunday night when they worked the Bengals it rained the entire game too, once again I was in attendance freezing and soaked.
To beat the Patriots we need to pressure Brady and take away Moss the way Baltimore did. When Brady is getting sacked, he gets anxious and tries to do too much. The N.E. running game is god awful, so let them try and run it. Maroney is putrid.
Offensively the senior citizens at middle linebacker Bruschi and Seau were really exploited by McGahee. The loss of Roosevelt Colvin is hurting because now those 2 have to play every single down. As long as the Steelers O-Line can step up and get the job done for parker, and give Ben some time, they'll have success offensively. Ben is having a career year and with Santonio back his offense upgrades tremendously.
oh, and don't forget, #43 POLAMALU BACK FROM INJURY
steelers 34
pats 21
2007-12-04 12:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by Dan Yezo 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm a patriot fan and I'm aware of the Steelers defense which is the best in the NFL, But this Patriot team has played the best teams ; Dal - GB - COLTS. And there capable to beat you at the last minute also.Remember the Patriots are just four games away from another chapter of history going undefeated this season so i personally doubt that New England will give this game away.The steelers are the one's to worry because if the Patriots play this game (Pitt) like an championship game,They will go for the record due to the fact that their next three games are no competition for them : Jets / Miami / Giants.
2007-12-04 13:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Gilberto c 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure. For a Patriots fan, I'm a bit worried about facing the Steelers. The game might me a 50% chance between these two. The past 2 games has prove something and Steelers are more talented than the Eagles and Ravens. So who knows?
2007-12-04 11:45:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I hope that game happens. Pittsburgh would love nothing better than to go to Foxborough and beat the Pats. If you saw the Steelers lose 39-26 at home, you know that game wasn't as close as the score. Steelers will remember and will come ready to play. Belicek will have his team ready though. Steelers could definitely win.
2016-05-28 05:16:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key the last few games has been pressure on Brady, something teams haven't been able to do prior to that....
Pressure is spelled P-I-T-T-S-B-U-R-G-H....
The Steelers offense can play at least as well as Baltimore and Philly did..and their defense is probably better all around.
Pittsburgh should be a minor underdog this week...maybe by 4 points. If the Steelers can put the pressure on Brady and get it done on offense (no turnovers) they have a legit chance...the Pats have really fallen off with all of these dropped passes and inability to make huge plays on defense recently.
Should be a good game.
2007-12-04 11:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by Carolina Kitten 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
40%
Pats are playing at home. But they've only got 6 days, not 7. Weather will probably be a factor, which I'd say benefits the Pats (but sure didn't last night). Steelers can play well, but when they're off, they're a mess.
2007-12-04 12:22:14 · answer #7 · answered by wildflower76f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If Parker and the O-line does what McGahee and the Ravens did, I think they have a good chance.
Weather could play a factor.
I give the Steelers a 40% chance.
The Pats have been uncharacteristically mistake prone the last couple games, and I would not expect that to continue.
2007-12-04 11:47:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think after the scare the Pats got last night that they will be out for a big win next weekend. Plus, the Pats are at home so they have that going for them. The only disadvantage the Pats have is that they are on one less days rest and the Ravens really did a number on them physically. I think they'd prefer a day more to heal.
2007-12-04 11:46:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Slim to none, considering that they barely beat the Jets and Dolphins recently. And the Dolphins game/fiasco came in bad weather, which is what is predicted for New England this weekend. It will be a long shot for the Steelers to win. There is no way the Patriots are going to lose at home. Or ever again.
2007-12-04 11:47:32 · answer #10 · answered by metsangel31 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋