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Originally Posted by lee_44106 
I have so much confidence in the Steelers.
I am very, very afraid of the Steelers. I say this as a devoted Ravens fan and season ticket holder. They looked scary good last week, Parker is finally healthy, and we're very dinged up and tired. Suggs is looking like he'll be either out or playing at half-strength on passing downs at best - which is huge since the Steelers' biggest weakness is their O-line and pressuring Ben is going to be our key game plan. People forget our bye week got moved to week 2 because of the hurricane in Texas, so we've been playing for 17 consecutive weeks. Steelers had a more recent bye in the reg. season plus the playoff bye week. They're a complete team and gelling at the right time.
Still, Steelers-Ravens games are always old-school, always smash-mouth, always close. I personally think it's one of the best rivalries in football over the past 5 or 6 years. Here's hoping for another close one, with a Matt Stover field goal making the difference.
Still, I think the Steelers are justified favorites and I respect the hell out of that whole team. Except for Hines Ward, who is a snivelly little prick.
