This is the Playoffs

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(12-09-2015, 09:56 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: I think you are missing the point.  This will be a desperate, tough opponent in a situation that can help put an end to their season.  This is the Bengals biggest game of the season, and not just because it is the next one.  It is an opportunity to sweep their hated division rivals.  Do it convincingly, and your confidence heading in to the playoffs will soar.  So many talking heads have been saying "No one wants the steelers in the playoffs".  It is time to answer that with a big win. 

Agreed.  It may not be a playoff game, but it could - and should - be played like one.  And will be by the Steelers.  The Steelers are a playoff team with enough talent and mental toughness that they have put themselves in a wild card position despite devastating personnel losses and injuries.

The game against Seattle was impressive and they destroyed Indy - who are not what they have been but are still a better team than when they started the season.  It was a total beat down.

The Steelers have a very tough and talented team.   An elite offense and an underrated defense.

If we're going to play post season ball, now is the time to gear up.   The best way to do that is convincingly beat playoff caliber teams.