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Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a solid season as they went 10-6 overall, which includes a 4-4 mark on the road. They come into this game riding some momentum as they have won 4 of their last 5 games and went 6-2 during the 2nd half of the season. Offense, offense and more offense has been the key to their second half surge as they come in having averaged 31.9 ppg in their last 8 games, compared to putting up just 21 ppg in their first 8 games. Ben Roethlisberger had a great year as he threw for 3938 yards and his favorite target has been Antonio Brown, who caught 1834 yards worth of passes for 11 TDs. He also averaged 8.5 catches per game, so the Bengals know who they need to guard in this game. The Steeler offense is 3rd overall, 3rd in passing and 4th in scoring, putting up 26.4 ppg. The defense has had its issues at times this year, especially vs the pass, where they rank 30th in the league,, but they only have allowed 19.9 ppg, which is 11th.
The Cincinnati Bengals have also had a solid season as they come in at 12-4, which includes a 6-2 mark at home. One of their home losses was to Pittsburgh by a 33-20 score back on December 13th. That was the game that the Bengals lost Andy Dalton and he will still be out for this game, which gives the Steelers a huge edge at the QB position. AJ McCarron has showed promise and he threw for 280 yards vs Pittsburgh in that loss. but still this is the NFL Playoffs and he will be facing a very hot Steelers team and that will pose problems for him. The Bengals do have plenty of weapons and a solid running game, but you have to wonder if they can score enough to beat the Steeler? we shall see. The Bengals will really have to rely on their defense to win this one and they have a good one that ranks 2nd in the league in points allowed, giving up just 17.4 ppg, but they have struggled vs the pass as they are 20th in that department and that is not good when you’re about to face the Steelers attack.
Playoff football doesn’t always mean conservative play. The Steelers have gone 17-4-1 to the over in their last 22 playoff games and 20-5-1 in their last 26 games in January. The Steelers offense has been excellent down the stretch and both teams have really struggle vs the pass this year. McCarron threw for 280 yards i the earlier meeting with the the Steelers and he will have to have a similar game if the Bengals hope to win this one, because Pittsburgh will get their points, This won will be played in the 50’s just like the last meeting.
Play Pittsburgh/ Cincinnati Over 44.5
GLA
Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a solid season as they went 10-6 overall, which includes a 4-4 mark on the road. They come into this game riding some momentum as they have won 4 of their last 5 games and went 6-2 during the 2nd half of the season. Offense, offense and more offense has been the key to their second half surge as they come in having averaged 31.9 ppg in their last 8 games, compared to putting up just 21 ppg in their first 8 games. Ben Roethlisberger had a great year as he threw for 3938 yards and his favorite target has been Antonio Brown, who caught 1834 yards worth of passes for 11 TDs. He also averaged 8.5 catches per game, so the Bengals know who they need to guard in this game. The Steeler offense is 3rd overall, 3rd in passing and 4th in scoring, putting up 26.4 ppg. The defense has had its issues at times this year, especially vs the pass, where they rank 30th in the league,, but they only have allowed 19.9 ppg, which is 11th.
The Cincinnati Bengals have also had a solid season as they come in at 12-4, which includes a 6-2 mark at home. One of their home losses was to Pittsburgh by a 33-20 score back on December 13th. That was the game that the Bengals lost Andy Dalton and he will still be out for this game, which gives the Steelers a huge edge at the QB position. AJ McCarron has showed promise and he threw for 280 yards vs Pittsburgh in that loss. but still this is the NFL Playoffs and he will be facing a very hot Steelers team and that will pose problems for him. The Bengals do have plenty of weapons and a solid running game, but you have to wonder if they can score enough to beat the Steeler? we shall see. The Bengals will really have to rely on their defense to win this one and they have a good one that ranks 2nd in the league in points allowed, giving up just 17.4 ppg, but they have struggled vs the pass as they are 20th in that department and that is not good when you’re about to face the Steelers attack.
Playoff football doesn’t always mean conservative play. The Steelers have gone 17-4-1 to the over in their last 22 playoff games and 20-5-1 in their last 26 games in January. The Steelers offense has been excellent down the stretch and both teams have really struggle vs the pass this year. McCarron threw for 280 yards i the earlier meeting with the the Steelers and he will have to have a similar game if the Bengals hope to win this one, because Pittsburgh will get their points, This won will be played in the 50’s just like the last meeting.
Play Pittsburgh/ Cincinnati Over 44.5
GLA
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