Around the NFL week 12

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by mooby

I mean it is the Steelers, the only undefeated team left this year.

If we win great, but I won't be surprised if we lose. I think the last 2 weeks has made everybody forgot just how bad we looked at times earlier this year.

I definitely know what you mean. I am an eternal optimist when it comes to this team, but their four wins have not come against good teams (Eagles, Cowboys x 2, Bengals), they haven't won games they should have (Giants x 2, Detroit, probably Cleveland), and they have been handled by good teams (Cardinals, Ravens, Rams).

That being said, they haven't been handled since week 5. They are 3-3 over the last 6 games, with those 3 losses coming by a combined 7 points. My optimism tells me they appear to be putting together more complete games of late, the O-line seems to be gelling, A Smith is getting more comfortable, the defense is looking great, the sidelines look more energetic, and perhaps they are turning the proverbial corner and are in the midst of a run to the division title / playoffs.

Luckily, they play the Steelers next. While that game won't be a deciding factor with regard to the division title, win or lose, it will definitely show us where they stand.