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Brian Batko
8:03
Hi everyone. I've got "Please Come Home For Christmas" on repeat (various versions) leading up to kickoff. Ready for Steelers-Bills on Sunday Night Football. Welcome.
One big question is whether I fire up the coffee machine for this one. It's been a while since we had a prime time game.
Lou
8:03
What’s the story on Ben’s knee?
Brian Batko
8:05
Well, he had a usual practice week. Rest Wednesday, full practices Thursday and Friday. But uh, they just showed him on the TV broadcast and he seemed to be walking with a bit of a limp (I'm watching at home like you all).
8:06
Should I get some coffee?
Yes (50% | 13 votes)
 
No (26.9% | 7 votes)
 
Couldn't care less (23.1% | 6 votes)
 
Total Votes: 26
Yates
8:06
Hi Brian-  Key adjustments on offense.  Five or fewer targets to Ebron.  JW gets eight targets.  Samuels gets 10 or mor snaps.  Seven or more jet sweeps.  What say you?
Brian Batko
8:07
Good with the first two. Really, to me, it's not so much about limiting Ebron's playing time as it is getting James Washington out there more, however you have to do that. Personally, I don't need to see more Jaylen Samuels. Although Anthony McFarland is inactive, which is a bit of a head-scratcher in my opinion.
Nick
8:08
Brian, some how I am very nervous about this game. After the last 2 game performances, lack of running game, injuries on defence, no long passes I feel less confident of a win. Did you and Ray pick the Steelers to win? Please give me some reasons for comfort.
Brian Batko
8:09
I picked the Bills. Gerry Dulac picked the Steelers. Not sure about Ray because I was off this week, so we didn't do the podcast (he was joined by Adam Bittner in my place).

To be honest, I'm with you. The offense is reeling. The defense is hurt. The Bills are hot, and I think Josh Allen has a big game tonight in a close win.
8:11
First Steelers TD:
Ben Roethlisberger sneak (lol) (0% | 0 votes)
 
James Conner (23.5% | 8 votes)
 
JuJu Smith-Schuster (17.6% | 6 votes)
 
Chase Claypool (23.5% | 8 votes)
 
Diontae Johnson (5.9% | 2 votes)
 
James Washington (11.8% | 4 votes)
 
Eric Ebron (0% | 0 votes)
 
Defense/ST (2.9% | 1 vote)
 
Other (2.9% | 1 vote)
 
None (11.8% | 4 votes)
 
Total Votes: 34
Yates
8:11
Rodney only one that picked Steelers.  Go figure.
Brian Batko
8:11
Yeah just saw that. NBC crew going heavy Bills.
GH
8:12
Is arriving in Buffalo on game day a plus or a minus?
Brian Batko
8:13
No clue. I'd lean toward neither, but maybe a plus, just because the team obviously felt like they wanted to take a little bit longer before traveling, and the league allowed it.
Guest
8:14
Bhater to say it. BUF - 27  PIT - 23
Brian Batko
8:14
According to google, Bhater is a village in India. Ever seen Lion? Great movie.
Craig
8:15
What is up with Dotson?
Brian Batko
8:16
Por que? He's back on the active roster. Played last week on special teams, but Jerald Hawkins regained his role as the extra lineman. He's a backup at guard, the top backup.
Steeler guest
8:17
If middle linebacker can do his job as the 4th in line  at linebacker  we will win. Could he be another James Harrison find?  Otherwise it will be a tough one but do not rule out the D.
S’Liberty Kid
8:18
BB—-we need a big game from you this week. Physical, aggressive, but smart. Catch the ball. Let’s go!
Brian Batko
8:19
Run game 0
8:19
Who was the BUF coach the last time they played at BUF?  Trivia
Leslie Frazier DC took over for Vikings at DC when Tomlin left in 2006.
Brian Batko
8:19
Good thing you answered your own trivia question, because I wasn't gonna get it. Would've said Dick Jauron.
GH
8:21
Will Ben throw less than 50 passes or more than 50 passes?
Brian Batko
8:21
That's a lot of passes. I'll say fewer than 50. Although I do think this could be a high-scoring affair.
Nick
8:22
Would the steelers clich a play off berth with a win or loss?
Brian Batko
Here we go. Bills about to kick off...
JackSplat
8:23
#HereWeGoSteelers
Hritz
8:23
So, Conner & Pouncey ... maybe we can run just a little?
Brian Batko
8:23
Tyler Matakevich, former Steeler with the big stick on Ray-Ray McCloud's (ill advised) opening return. Dirty Red!
Zamo
8:23
Hope they open game in no huddle.
Benson DuBois
8:24
Ray Ray needed to stay stay.
Yates
8:24
First Steeler to drop catchable pass will be DJ.  Think he gets shot on punt returns if 14 is ineffective?
Brian Batko
8:24
Yates submitted this almost 10 minutes ago. Hat tip to Yates.
Mike Medina
8:25
Vance Mc getting the start,
Brian Batko
8:26
As he did the last two weeks, as well. But hey, nice little 3-and-out to start the game for the Steelers offense. A drop by Diontae, a rush for Chase Claypool, another target for Diontae incomplete. Yikes.
Pdxjaxon
8:26
Already with the stupid mistakes - good evening Bats
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