Can anyone in the Pittsburgh area explain why the Steelers don't want to win?

[STREET FAM]

correction, most team just go in running it down their throat, and continue to run, they dont even have to pass on oak to win, case in point san diego

[frankb03]

#1 pass defense because they get crushed almost every game and everybody runs the clock on them. Completely misleading stat.

Agreed. Capping solely based on stats will lead one down a losing path.

[frankb03]

If Pitt. hadn't won the Superbowl last year, there is no way line would have been 9.
Since when does a 2-4 team deserve to be favored on the road by 9 points? Sure Oakland is bad, but still, I say that line was made on last year's reputation(of Pitt).

I agree. They were also big favorites on the fact that Pitt is one of the NFL's favorite teams

[Three Jack]

I don't think Ben is going to be a top QB...never did, never will. And for those of you who will tell me I am Monday morning QB-ing, I will tell you that Ben's performance now is what I expected from Tom Brady after he won a Super Bowl. I thought he was a product of the system and Belichick never put him in a position to lose a game- safe throws, strong running game, tough defense. I was way off base there (obviously).

[jcindaville]

As a Steeler fan, the only comfort i take from this loss, is 2 more went down in Waynes Survivor pool. 13 Left

[ChuckLazar]

They are playing with 2 rookie receivers and NO Bettus...
A wholw different team than last year///
No comparrision

[LeRoy]

If Pitt. hadn't won the Superbowl last year, there is no way line would have been 9.
Since when does a 2-4 team deserve to be favored on the road by 9 points? Sure Oakland is bad, but still, I say that line was made on last year's reputation(of Pitt).

You are 100% right Savage. Alot of bettors (me included)say this is the week Pitt gets it started running the table ATS only to get disapointed and come back firing next week.