Steelers: We've been slipping by with our defense, let's face it. We weren't going to set the playoffs on fire and anyone who believes that doesn't know football. We're on our third-string quarterback, who finally got a loss. The odds were more in favor of that than a win. Just sayin'... I'm okay, though. This team has done an excellent job with what they've been dealt with, and that says more than a playoff run and a total record.
- The defense did well, but honestly, we need them to score. At least once in a game. Bottom line.
- 64 yards of total offense in the first half. The Steelers first series after the half they scored after a 69-yard drive to get a touchdown on the board.
- Devlin Hodges has lost his laid back go-out-and-have-fun mentality. Reality has set in and it shows. If you can't be who you are, you aren't going to play your best. Hodges threw four interceptions.
- The Bills were better prepared, and their higher-ranked defense forced five turnovers to the Bills two turnovers.
- T.J. Watt played another excellent game, but I don't see him grabbing the Defensive Player of the Year, as Cris Collinsworth kept mentioning. Maybe. We shall see.
- Center Maurkice Pouncey screwed up again. He's been doing that all year. It might be time to look into that. Then there was Jordan Berry's flubbed punt that gave the Bills the ball on the 40-yard line. Alejandro Villanueva's penalty in the fourth. Ugh. Too many mistakes. When you're a mediocre team, you can't afford to make mistakes.
- An interesting note was the Edmunds brothers--three of them--two who play for Pittsburgh and the other who plays for the Bills. Their parents were decked out in Steelers gear, but mom also waved a Buffalo Bills flag.
Other:
- Let's address the recent allegations on the Patriots' illegal videotaping of the Bengals last week. Because...why does the NFL allow this to continue? Why are we still claiming this team as a dynasty? Why are they again cheating? Because they're getting away with it. It leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
- I believe Jameis Winston needs to throw an interception to get warmed up. He threw an interception and then went on to throw for 200 plus yards in the first quarter.
- How pretty was the snow in Kansas City? I love it in December.
- Miami's quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is the leading rusher this year for the Dolphins. Uh? I'd say this is an area Miami might want to concentrate on the offseason? They keep trading running backs left and right.
- The Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has now had four seasons with over 1,000 receptions. First tight end to have that record.
- Ten degrees in Wisconsin in Lambeau Field. Felt like seven. Like that makes a difference.
- Houston's Whitney Mercilus snagged a tipped ball and ran for 86 yards. After the excitement had died down, one announcer kept speculating on how Mercilus got the ball until finally, Jim Nantz remarked, "What that is, is an interception." Yeah, no kidding.
- Eli Manning back at quarterback for the Giants. I forgot that. He did well. After, he left the stadium with a standing ovation and was met by his family in the tunnel.
- Oakland fans stormed the field and threw all sorts of glass after the Raiders blew a lead and lost their game against the Jaguars at the last game of at the Coliseum. First of all, the pictures of fans dressed in Raiders gear alone was frightening. How is any of that stuff football-related? Half of them were dressed like thugs. Scary thugs with skulls and crossbones. And to be that pissed at the loss of a football game? Fans are nuts.
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