Playoffs???

[swissvale72]

Always more optimistic than the overwhelming majority of you asshats...or perhaps "delusional" as cited by 95, or maybe "writing with my hair on fire" as accused by Perch some years ago...and also recognizing that the Steelers coaching staff is comprised of intransigent dumbfucks, with Coach T leading the league in personal dumbfuckedness....I've not abandoned hope of a playoff run by the Pittsburgh Steelers combined with a playoff swoon by the Baltimore Ravens. Here's how:

Ravens remaining schedule includes two games each against the now Joe Burrow led Bengals (pissed that Tee Higgins will miss this weeks game), two against the Steelers, home against 10-2 Patriots and at Green Bay. NONE of these games are gimmes. Even if the Ravens win next two home games, versus bengals and Steelers, giving them 7 wins in a row...is it inconceivable, NOT delusional that they then lose 3 (at Bengals, Patriots, at Packers), and are 8-8 going into the finale against the 9-7 or 8-8 Steelers, with Steelers I believe in position to win the tiebreaker??

And THIS time, if Steelers host their first playoff game in 8 years, is it inconceivable that they win that home game, thrusting themselves into the Divisional round? And THEN.....I'll stop there.

[K_C_]

Obviously the upcoming Bills game will not be easy, but it's the type of game that Tomlin teams win when their backs are against the wall.

A win and the NHALS will be safe. They very possibly will be a playoff team but a loss and even more importantly, an ass beating at home like 35-14 or whatever and the free fall will have begun in earnest.

[Deebo]

And THIS time, if Steelers host their first playoff game in 8 years, is it inconceivable that they win that home game, thrusting themselves into the Divisional round? And THEN.....I'll stop there.

What does playing at home have to do with anything? Tomlin has lost plenty of home playoff games. They could play it in his backyard and he'd still get his shit pushed in.

[swissvale72]

And THIS time, if Steelers host their first playoff game in 8 years, is it inconceivable that they win that home game, thrusting themselves into the Divisional round? And THEN.....I'll stop there.

What does playing at home have to do with anything? Tomlin has lost plenty of home playoff games. They could play it in his backyard and he'd still get his shit pushed in.

Same reason that home team generally yields a 3 point bump on the point spread. I believe Tomlin's home playoff record is 5-4.

[Steelperch]

..I've not abandoned hope of a playoff run by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A playoff run…… As is making the playoffs and winning a playoff game or two? With Mike Tomlin as your coach? With an offense that won’t throw the ball over the middle of the field or beyond 10 yards. With a defense so schematically broken and predictable every playoff caliber team easily puts up over 30 points on them. You expect this bunch of with a geriatric QB, outdated schematics, and the most chickenshit head coach in all of professional sports to not only make the playoffs but go on a run?

Seriously, we’re still doing this? Wake up, man.

[TimmayLake]

Playoffs?! You kiddin' me?

[TimmayLake]

You would have a better chance of winning Mega Millions and getting a BJ from Jessica Alba on the same day than the Steelers making a deep playoff run.

[CoolShades]

..I've not abandoned hope of a playoff run by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A playoff run…… As is making the playoffs and winning a playoff game or two? With Mike Tomlin as your coach? With an offense that won’t throw the ball over the middle of the field or beyond 10 yards. With a defense so schematically broken and predictable every playoff caliber team easily puts up over 30 points on them. You expect this bunch of with a geriatric QB, outdated schematics, and the most chickenshit head coach in all of professional sports to not only make the playoffs but go on a run?

Seriously, we’re still doing this? Wake up, man.

At this point, I think he’s trolling.

[Deebo]

And THIS time, if Steelers host their first playoff game in 8 years, is it inconceivable that they win that home game, thrusting themselves into the Divisional round? And THEN.....I'll stop there.

What does playing at home have to do with anything? Tomlin has lost plenty of home playoff games. They could play it in his backyard and he'd still get his shit pushed in.

Same reason that home team generally yields a 3 point bump on the point spread. I believe Tomlin's home playoff record is 5-4.

I can't think of any AFC team that we'd host that would be underdogs. Vegas knows this team is a farce. Hell when the Ravens were 1-4 they were still the fav to win the division.

[bradshaw2ben]

And THIS time, if Steelers host their first playoff game in 8 years, is it inconceivable that they win that home game, thrusting themselves into the Divisional round? And THEN.....I'll stop there.

What does playing at home have to do with anything? Tomlin has lost plenty of home playoff games. They could play it in his backyard and he'd still get his shit pushed in.

Same reason that home team generally yields a 3 point bump on the point spread. I believe Tomlin's home playoff record is 5-4.

5-4 overall, 1-3 since 2010.

[DumlinBumlinStumlin]

And THIS time, if Steelers host their first playoff game in 8 years, is it inconceivable that they win that home game, thrusting themselves into the Divisional round? And THEN.....I'll stop there.

What does playing at home have to do with anything? Tomlin has lost plenty of home playoff games. They could play it in his backyard and he'd still get his shit pushed in.

Same reason that home team generally yields a 3 point bump on the point spread. I believe Tomlin's home playoff record is 5-4.

while i 'squirrel' up that hill to find those home playoff record nuts...........


Career Playoff Records

Charles Henry Noll 16-8
William Laird Cowher 12-9
Michael Pettaway Tomlin 8-11

[swissvale72]

..I've not abandoned hope of a playoff run by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A playoff run…… As is making the playoffs and winning a playoff game or two? With Mike Tomlin as your coach? With an offense that won’t throw the ball over the middle of the field or beyond 10 yards. With a defense so schematically broken and predictable every playoff caliber team easily puts up over 30 points on them. You expect this bunch of with a geriatric QB, outdated schematics, and the most chickenshit head coach in all of professional sports to not only make the playoffs but go on a run?

Seriously, we’re still doing this? Wake up, man.

I mean qualifying for the tournament. And I recognize all the factors you've identified. And....Ravens? Their schedule?

[W&M_Steeler]

What does playing at home have to do with anything? Tomlin has lost plenty of home playoff games. They could play it in his backyard and he'd still get his shit pushed in.

Same reason that home team generally yields a 3 point bump on the point spread. I believe Tomlin's home playoff record is 5-4.

5-4 overall, 1-3 since 2010.

With two of those being horrible, embarrassing losses to the Jags and Browns. The only win at home was against the Matt Moore led Dolphins IIRC.

If Tomlin can lose a home Playoff game on a bye with a healthy Killer Bs scoring 42 points to a Blake Bortles Jags team, he can lose to anyone. I don't think he ever wins another playoff game.

I can understand not wanting to focus on the negative all the time, but toxic optimism is just as bad.

[swissvale72]

Same reason that home team generally yields a 3 point bump on the point spread. I believe Tomlin's home playoff record is 5-4.

5-4 overall, 1-3 since 2010.

With two of those being horrible, embarrassing losses to the Jags and Browns. The only win at home was against the Matt Moore led Dolphins IIRC.

If Tomlin can lose a home Playoff game on a bye with a healthy Killer Bs scoring 42 points to a Blake Bortles Jags team, he can lose to anyone. I don't think he ever wins another playoff game.

I can understand not wanting to focus on the negative all the time, but toxic optimism is just as bad.

Forget about the home playoff win then. No one's commented yet on ravens schedule and a possible finale of 8-8 teams with the Norf at stake.

[Deebo]

5-4 overall, 1-3 since 2010.

With two of those being horrible, embarrassing losses to the Jags and Browns. The only win at home was against the Matt Moore led Dolphins IIRC.

If Tomlin can lose a home Playoff game on a bye with a healthy Killer Bs scoring 42 points to a Blake Bortles Jags team, he can lose to anyone. I don't think he ever wins another playoff game.

I can understand not wanting to focus on the negative all the time, but toxic optimism is just as bad.

Forget about the home playoff win then. No one's commented yet on ravens schedule and a possible finale of 8-8 teams with the Norf at stake.

Too much football to be played to even bother with such a scenario. The Rats or Steelers could win or possibly lose all remaining games.

[rooneytunes]

Anyone remember the last time Steeler fans woke up Christmas morning and their favorite team had already been eliminated from playoffs?

[swissvale72]

With two of those being horrible, embarrassing losses to the Jags and Browns. The only win at home was against the Matt Moore led Dolphins IIRC.

If Tomlin can lose a home Playoff game on a bye with a healthy Killer Bs scoring 42 points to a Blake Bortles Jags team, he can lose to anyone. I don't think he ever wins another playoff game.

I can understand not wanting to focus on the negative all the time, but toxic optimism is just as bad.

Forget about the home playoff win then. No one's commented yet on ravens schedule and a possible finale of 8-8 teams with the Norf at stake.

Too much football to be played to even bother with such a scenario. The Rats or Steelers could win or possibly lose all remaining games.

And that's exactly my point....ravens 5-game streak had been built on gimmes. No Mo!!

[swissvale72]

Anyone remember the last time Steeler fans woke up Christmas morning and their favorite team had already been eliminated from playoffs?

No, I remember more waking up xmas morning and Steelers beating the ravens that night to win the Norf

[rooneytunes]

Anyone remember the last time Steeler fans woke up Christmas morning and their favorite team had already been eliminated from playoffs?

No, I remember more waking up xmas morning and Steelers beating the ravens that night to win the Norf

As much as we complain, it has been a while. 2012 to be exact and that was on December 23rd.

It's always nice to wake up Christmas morning and they are still alive because you are getting Steeler presents left and right because no one knows what to get you lol.

Could happen this year though they are done by then . Guess we will see.

[RealSwiss]

Playoffs? Don't talk about playoffs. Playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs? I just hope we can win a game...another game.

[W&M_Steeler]

With two of those being horrible, embarrassing losses to the Jags and Browns. The only win at home was against the Matt Moore led Dolphins IIRC.

If Tomlin can lose a home Playoff game on a bye with a healthy Killer Bs scoring 42 points to a Blake Bortles Jags team, he can lose to anyone. I don't think he ever wins another playoff game.

I can understand not wanting to focus on the negative all the time, but toxic optimism is just as bad.

Forget about the home playoff win then. No one's commented yet on ravens schedule and a possible finale of 8-8 teams with the Norf at stake.

Too much football to be played to even bother with such a scenario. The Rats or Steelers could win or possibly lose all remaining games.

The Steelers winning the AFCN at 8-9, then getting destroyed at home in the Wild Card might be the best possible outcome of this season for those who want Tomlin gone.

[swissvale72]

Anyone remember the last time Steeler fans woke up Christmas morning and their favorite team had already been eliminated from playoffs?

No, I remember more waking up xmas morning and Steelers beating the ravens that night to win the Norf

As much as we complain, it has been a while. 2012 to be exact and that was on December 23rd.

It's always nice to wake up Christmas morning and they are still alive because you are getting Steeler presents left and right because no one knows what to get you lol.

Could happen this year though they are done by then . Guess we will see.

Nope....was Xmas night 2016, Steelers win on AB's immaculate extension

[rooneytunes]

No, I remember more waking up xmas morning and Steelers beating the ravens that night to win the Norf

As much as we complain, it has been a while. 2012 to be exact and that was on December 23rd.

It's always nice to wake up Christmas morning and they are still alive because you are getting Steeler presents left and right because no one knows what to get you lol.

Could happen this year though they are done by then . Guess we will see.

Nope....was Xmas night 2016, Steelers win on AB's immaculate extension

Correct. My question though was when was the last time the Steelers had already been eliminated from the playoffs for that current season by Christmas morning

12/23/2012. Lost to Bengals at home. I was there. Sucked smh

[Jtf]

They are not beating bills. I knew they beat colts. Tomlin thrives at home against qbs like Daniel jones. Bills are not all that but they are better than Daniel jones colts. Cook will run on without Harmon playing. They might beat ravens. Jackson is hurting or something. Not sure why anyone would think they beat bills. Still they could squeak in at 9-8. Ravens might collapse. Tomlin has been known to get help from teams like two win jags in 2021 or shitty titans team in 2023 or his winning season streak wouldn’t look appealing to national media . Sbi usually works out for him except in 2013 and 2022

[CKSteeler]

Correction - it isn't a "winning season" streak. It's a never had a losing season streak. He has finished .500 which makes all the hype from the media over it even more pathetic.

[Jizz Mop]

Greater likelihood:

Steelers make the playoffs

Or

A non-blurry Bigfoot photo is captured

[Rod & Wire Mill]

Playoffs? Only if we get George Pickens back!

[955876]

Forget about the home playoff win then. No one's commented yet on ravens schedule and a possible finale of 8-8 teams with the Norf at stake.

Too much football to be played to even bother with such a scenario. The Rats or Steelers could win or possibly lose all remaining games.

The Steelers winning the AFCN at 8-9, then getting destroyed at home in the Wild Card might be the best possible outcome of this season for those who want Tomlin gone.

I think losing the division and missing the playoffs altogether to the once 1-5 Ravens is even worse.

Making the playoffs is their goal. Dunce is on record that it’s a crap shoot from there.

100% Sunce would view the season as a success if we make the playoffs.

We need to not even sniff the playoffs. Waaaay funnier and a much bigger black on a this lame staff.

[langer]

If Tomlin can lose a home Playoff game on a bye with a healthy Killer Bs scoring 42 points to a Blake Bortles Jags team, he can lose to anyone. I don't think he ever wins another playoff game.

With what we know about how the NBA works...did he tank for profit and that's why he's not ever been fired?

It would explain some things, but we also have a preponderance of evidence he's an egotistical jagoff, so there's that.

[.Kodiak]

The playoff generator is up, and I didn't go through all the permutations but it looks like if we split with BAL and both end-up 9-8, BAL wins the AFCN.

BAL has @CIN, vs NE, and @GB in between the PIT games, so they can definitely end-up 9-8.

There's a small chance the winner of AFCN is 8-9 Beating BAL twice might get us into the playoffs


I will be rooting HARD for the Steelers to win the AFCN at 8-9....and then playoff humiliation. Damn near a perfect season.