[vincesanity82]

The New England Patriots' pursuit of perfection has nearly been derailed twice in the last two weeks. The Pittsburgh Steelers think they might be the team to finish the job. New England looks to become the fourth team in the modern era to start an NFL season 13-0 -- and the first to win 16 straight regular-season games since the Steelers in 2004-05 -- when it hosts Pittsburgh on Sunday. I have the Patriots winning this one with the help of the refs again.

[LSC9901]

Normally I'd jump right in here and make some sweet statement about how great and unbeatable the Pat's are but .... after the performances of the last two weeks nothing is a lock. Moss has been virtually shut down and our "D" stunk last week. Had they been playing like they did at the beginning of the season I would say no problem. Chances are about 83.7% they'll win ... I hope !!

[Lefty Noob]

#1 ranked offense vs. #1 ranked defense. Should be a classic. Can the Steelers pull it off? They have a shot if they can get everyone healthy.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

#1 ranked offense vs. #1 ranked defense. Should be a classic. Can the Steelers pull it off? They have a shot if they can get everyone healthy.

After what I saw over the past two weeks ..... everyone has a more legitimate shot now.

[vincesanity82]

the patriots are favored by 10.5 pts per bodog..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

the patriots are favored by 10.5 pts per bodog..

Man, were I a betting man, I'd definite drop some on the Steelers with that line. Even if they lose, it'll be a close one.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Man, were I a betting man, I'd definite drop some on the Steelers with that line. Even if they lose, it'll be a close one.

I think it would be even less if it werent a home game for the pats..

[LSC9901]

At this point I'll take any advantage I can get ... home field is good !!!

[Lefty Noob]

Well, here we go. Game is underway, with the Pats on offense.

[simple simon]

Pats go 3 and out

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by simple simon

Pats go 3 and out

So the #1 defense wins Round 1 against the #1 offense. Should be a great battle all game long.

[Lefty Noob]

Pittsburgh's driving. Could they be the first team put up points on their opening drive against the Pats this season?

[simple simon]

there .... defensive holding on the Pats in the Red-Zone

is everyone happy now

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by simple simon

there .... defensive holding on the Pats in the Red-Zone

is everyone happy now

Not Baltimore.

[Lefty Noob]

Well, Steelers sputter in the Red Zone and need to try the field goal.