I honestly can’t tell you why the Steelers are getting the Sunday Night Football treatment, it’s like this is 2008 or something, especially on a day where there was a rematch of 48 (XXLLVXLIIIX32jlsg84dfg as the Romans called it). But we get to see Big Ben HARF HARF HARF his way through a game against Cam Netwon and his wonder ribs. Which makes me hungry for ribs. Much was said in the preseason about how Cam Newton’s receiver core was a downgrade. I believed the talk a little bit, seeing as how he didn’t have an eligible receiver join the team up until a few months ago. All kidding aside, I wouldn’t say that the receiver corps has downgraded too much, and Greg Olsen is still there to make my projections pee a little, so really, I would call Carolina an average to an above average NFL football team. Which means the Steelers should only lose by, like, four touchdowns…
Drinking Game
Note: I’ll be shaking things up a bit, and doing a wine night with a shiraz via Yellow Tail. Two bottles of it, mind you.
Take one sip of wine if…
You hear Al Michaels say “YUUUUGGGEEE”.
Roethlisberger pump fakes the defense.
A Steelers running back runs for more than 3 yards.
The camera focuses on Brett Keisel’s beard.
NBC promos one of their sh*tty shows.
The camera focuses on Troy Polamalu’s hair.
Finish your glass if…
If there is a Superman celebration.
Mike Tolbert dances.
Greg Olsen’s personal life is outlined.
Roethlisberger pump fakes the defense and then fumbles the ball because he pumped too much.
Totally Legitimate Game Prediction:
Steelers – 20+ Antonio Brown fantasy points for the love of all that is holy.
Panthers – 18 hip gyrations via Mike Tolbert dancing.