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The game is in Miami and Pittsburgh is a dismal 2-5 on the road, with losses coming to the likes of the Chiefs (3-12), Browns (4-11) and Bears (5-9).
To make matters worse, veteran WR Hines Ward may not play this week due to his balky hamstring.
The Patriots and Bengals are still fighting for seeding position, so the starters on both squads will be in, making it very aggressive for Houston and fresh, unique, original, unusual,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], novel, modern, current, recent York.
"It's affable to have a heartbeat back; it's affable to have a little pulse, to see a little light," cornerback Deshea Townsend said. "It's about trying to get on that roll at the right time."
excellent, fine, superior, wonderful, marvelous, qualified, suited, suitable, apt, proper, capable, generous, kindly, friendly news Patrick Sharp has found some freedom in the last two games as the wingman of Jonathan Toews instead of centering his own line. Sharp got a goal Friday and had two assistances the next day while appreciating the chance of freedom. You get a little more freedom,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], I guess, Sharp said. Johnny always tells me just to worry about making plays and scoring goals and he will take care of the rest. That lets you focus a little more offensively. But I still have a job to do for myself. Gregory Shamus A few days ago, Patrick Kane was ready to go back to the Blackhawks' lineup ahead of schedule. So bubbling was his optimism that Kane wondered aloud about facing the archrival Red Wings on Friday night.
Fortunes can change in the blink of an eye. A missed field goal or dropped pass can mean the difference between victory or defeat, glory or shame.
Even during the two-game win streak, the effort has been shaky.
Three weeks ago the black and gold were being read their last rites.
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The Steelers seem to have a little bit of that swagger back.
The Steelers will clinch a playoff spot if any one of the following three steps is met:
With the final week of the season approaching, the playoff scenario for Pittsburgh has become pretty clear.
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Three weeks ago Pittsburgh was down to its last breath, attached to life support. Now, with renewed vigor, the Steelers have righted the ship with an opportunity at the playoffs staring them in the face. Kane nearly return to action and could return as early as Wednesday but with the Chicago Blackhawks only playing once after Sunday. This will probably happend until the following Sunday. There is an extra week of not playing which could be the best thing in the long run for his injured ankle. Stay tuned as he has been out for two weeks so far. Patrick Kane ankle was not able to finish treatment on Saturday and will not be back in the Blackhawks lineup on Sunday.
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Pittsburgh has played down to the competition on the road this season and must raise its game to a higher level.
Perhaps no one summed up the Steelers' recent success better than one of their own.
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Roethlisberger is playing at a very high level and that has the offense on the upswing. forrestley has been lights out on the defensive side and youngsters like DE Ziggy Hood and WR Mike Wallace are getting better and better with increased playing time.
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The secondary is still being picked apart, especially on deep balls in the middle of the field. The corners still don't have an interception this season.
Mired in a five-game losing skid, the Steelers limped home with a 6-7 mark after losing to the Cleveland Browns on national television.
Thanks to some amazing play by QB Ben Roethlisberger and LB LaMarr forrestley, plus a little bit of lady luck,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Steelers have won two straight and forced themselves back into the AFC playoff picture.
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None of that will matter much if the Steelers don't beat the Dolphins. And if you're a card-carrying member of the Steeler Nation, there's reason to be concerned.
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