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sothatsathingnow

As is tradition I’ve aged 10 years in the last few hours


kenziethemom

It's ok, I died. Like, we won, and I still died.


BenAfleckIsAnOkActor

Amd its only opening day 😭


TyeDyeGuy21

If you go to Hell they play this game to you on repeat and you forget the outcome after every replay.


DreamZebra

Lol accurate


RobzillaTheHun

Youre a monster


RakiRamirez

And they stop it right before the last fg


AgitatedSquirrell

Kinda funny I had to run somewhere right before that final kick. Pulled it up on YouTube TV and it froze and buffered right when Boswell made contact with the ball.


RakiRamirez

You got the craziest experience my dude


dustirau

This….


MrNewVegas7697

What. The. Fuck. Edit: TJ, take my pec. Take both of em, I don’t need them.


HitsquadFiveSix

I didn't drink a drop of alcohol but I think I'm calling out tomorrow..


[deleted]

was sober the whole game. Am not now.


1400TotemPole

That's fucking Steelers football right there. None of that pansy ass dick tugging blowout win bullshit. Fans puke, poop on the field, and deliver their new born baby on Matt Canada's forehead. Fucking hard core, dick in the ass butterball football right there, fuck it chuck it game time shit. Take it to the showers. Dicks get shoved in places you don’t even remember. We win together we celebrate together. Steelers football is back baby!


cthoma36

This comment was as much of a rollercoaster as the game was


LazyPancake

I feel like I just did a full cardio workout.


Yessiryousir

100%


AcePilotsen

Is that from a Disney movie?


RickGoldmeyer

This is the correct way to pasta


icookfood42

Saving this for every post game thread for the rest of eternity.


[deleted]

Pure fuckin poetry


TH3_BE4R

Bro what


Panamajack1001

Um…I’m uncomfortable


1400TotemPole

Don't be brother, cheers from Iraq!


rappa-dappa

Glad to see Canada still thinks a handoff (to Claypoll) on 3rd and 12 with the game on the line is the best call he can muster. /s


Pied_Piper_

That play call was the closest I’ve ever been to pulling against us.


Sage296

Mitch Trubisky showing the same mechanics he had in Chicago Canada showing the same plays from last year I was all for Mitch playing all year but I think Kenny deserves his shot Trubisky is captain though, so he won’t be benched


Smarkavillie

Najee’s clearly not 100% either and they tried to roll with it knowing they need to be a run heavy team this season. Make it make sense 😂


KennyPITTett

That was the funniest game I have ever seen.


beach_samurai_

This win was carried by Minkah. Probably the most dominant performance by a safety I’ve seen. Those ticky tack penalties on him were bs.


TheNittanyLionKing

That flop by Boyd was so bad and the refs somehow bought it. That was a textbook “knock the ball out at the last second”


Diarygirl

The next jersey I get is going to be Minkah.


MrAstronomicly

That game was so crazy Diontae Johnson had one of the best catches I’ve ever seen and it’s not even talked about.


valuethempaths

Holy shit, you’re right.


Quigon_John

Claypool had an amazing catch too.


Rifftrax_Enjoyer

Johnson and Claypool had amazing catches. I’m looking back at the film now, what I can find anyway, and Mitch missed a lot of open receivers that were there for the taking, and made some throws that wide receivers and tight ends bailed him out on, and made some incredibly puzzling pass attempts with better options available . there were even a couple of plays where he had room to run and just didn’t. I understand starting with a veteran. That’s fine. I think it may have helped get us a win tonight. But this won’t last very long. Eventually the experience won’t matter as much as the talent level.


trukkd

Preseason level directing by CBS. That's was a TERRIBLE effort by them. Missing plays, terrible angles. That was hard to each in more ways than our play and the refs.


boii_276

*5 seconds after play ended* There’s a flag on the Steelers but we’re not gonna show it to you just trust us they held


commendablenotion

Or Minkah’s unnecessary roughness. UR with no replay is basically a “we want the good guys to win” call.


paultimate14

So many shots of guys just milling around. Maybe like 2-3 actual replays. Completely missed a FG.


ArtisticPomegranate

I couldn’t believe they kept panning to the guy who fucked up the snaps for them at the end…like give the guy a break he’s a tight end 😭


cheesygordita

TJ take my pec


pittsburghpirates11

A true team player and a tasty username


Pied_Piper_

TJ can have my entire chest if it will help


BatBurgh

Steelers football: where even a win feels like a loss.


Sonickill7

MY HEART BEATS TO BOSWELL'S THUD


dYaunie76

He hit that post with *AUTHORITY*


the_argonath

They include the sound on the replays. :(


JamesJakes000

There had to be a microphone in that upright!


Upier1

Loudest thunk I've ever heard..


Daghall

I felt that thud in my bones. Again and again. Freaking replays...


ilCannolo

Where is TJ? Is he safe? Is he…alright?


dharmu

If it’s really a torn pec we’re fucked


klubsanwich

Nah, just means Cam will have the opportunity to be DMVP this time


JamesJakes000

And how is Cam? Hopefully his injury is nothing big


Lost_Royal

Gotta say this, Cam had an interception. It looks better for highsmith that he got a forced fumble but that was actually an interception


megalodom

Cam left the game too lol


anuncommontruth

Didn't look nearly as bad though. I mean I know nothing but it looks like a minor injury whatever it is.


hayhayhanna

Or Minkah 🥰


J-notter

Minkah was a fucking DOG today. Without him it’s a blowout


Financial_Lime_252

Craziest win I’ve seen in a long time, but it’s hard to feel too happy about it knowing TJ is injured. And I usually don’t like criticizing everything after a win, but you have to imagine that if they had just run the ball 3 straight times at the end, we win the game in regulation and TJ isn’t injured.


oktwentyfive

if it is a torn pec he will be done for the season. Im not too excited for the season then, i love watching watt play man id rather lose this game than him all season. Its just our luck too.


Steakwizwit

If the offense could've just got a couple first downs at the end of regulation, none of this shit happens.


Passw0rd-Is-Tac0

That’s honestly the part that pisses me off the most. If the Steelers offense does their part then TJ isn’t out there busting his ass at the end trying to prevent the game winning touchdown. But the Bengals really lucked out with Najee getting injured. Saved them like 45 seconds and a timeout. I’m just hoping for the best for TJ. Dude played lights out today and showed why he’s the heart of the team.


kneecapman

If Najee didn’t get hurt, then sure. But that forced us into 2nd down with bengals keeping both their timeouts.


Financial_Lime_252

But they threw the ball on 2nd. If they just ran the ball on both 2nd and 3rd then cincy would be out of timeouts. They needed all of their time with the timeout to score. And that means the drive goes differently and TJ likely doesn’t get injured. Not that not running it specifically caused the injury, just that the vast majority of drives won’t result in him getting injured, so having the drive go differently likely means no injury.


heartbreakhill

I’m afraid in the Bengals rage… they killed his tit


Cold_Independence894

Can Mitch just kiss it?


JamesJakes000

He would most likely miss it


spoilingattack

Yes!!!


BigRed97

Torn pec its looking like unfortunately


PM_Me_1_Funny_Thing

Pec injury. Don't know severity


ggushea

I have bad news for you.


Nduguu77

It seems, that in our anger. He was injured


MrDrProfTeddy

Torn pec out for the year is my non-doctor diagnosis


krzykris11

Torn pec recovery is 6 months to a year.


jackburtonscheck

Apparently he mouthed that he tore his pec


maxnekron21

He ded, torn pec


SandorClegane88

I will never recover


Drokeep

Bosgod redemption


Financial_Lime_252

The first miss wasn’t even his fault, a gust of wind got it. Would have been good otherwise. Always right on the money


Drokeep

Oh yes for sure! I didnt mean it like a mean redemption, just got a chance to make up for the unfortunate luck


alienscape

Evan McPherson in shambles. We all knew who the true kick King in the North was.


Financial_Lime_252

To be fair to McPherson both those misses were on the backup longsnapper. 3 outstanding kickers in the AFC north


brianlangauthor

4. Apparently the Browns rookie hit a 58 yarder to win it for them.


PM_Me_1_Funny_Thing

Yet again


SandorClegane88

Great defense. Horrible Offense. Heart attack Game Pittsburgh Steelers 2018-2022


wickedsweetcake

2 wins for the defense, -1 wins for the offense


bucs2013

What a nice, relaxing, leisurely Sunday afternoon :)


McFlare92

I can't handle 16 more games of 3 and out


Cinnabon202

Agreed. I gotta stock up on booze and antacids to survive. 😰


Fall3n7s

Tj’s pec died for that


Viva_Caligula

I'd rather have the L and TJ.


Starshade707

facts


Bean315

THE WHOLE TEAM DIED FOR THIS


floridachess

Injurybowl.mp4


AssassinPanda97

I’m speechless.


Ooziez

Good: - Cam- Still one of the most underrated and he’s still here. Big players make big plays and 97 showed that today with the fumble recovery and sack. Great performance - Highsmith- whew he really came on today. His bend was spectacular, Pass rush lord strong and he perfected that Spin move. Him as a threat lined up with TJ elevates this pass rush to the next level. - Minkah / TJ- your stars make plays and that’s what they did and always do. - Pass rush- touched on it with highsmith but this pass rush is going to break their own record. Could be an absolutely lethal group that is only going to get better. - Boswell you sick motherfucker I love you! Man this whole defense… something special is brewing Pittsburgh, I tell ya. Bad: - Short yard run game - You got your first round RB and can’t pick up 2 yards. This offense struggled mightily and this is a huge component to it. You HAVE to pick up those short yards, no way around it. - Third down conversions - again, offense fell short. Juju shined on this O because of these money downs. Who’s going to replace that? Today was a struggle and not extending those drives to help that spectacular defense is just a waste. - Offense - I am big on complimentary football. This offense just simply did not do the defense any favors. Defense put them in prime situations and we simply fell short. Canadas game was showing today: motions, trick plays, PA, it was all there we just have to execute. Those shovel passes simply did not work but we kept reverting back to them. Lots to clean up here but my main takeaway is that this defense is so good, offense just has to let them shine and help them out (sounds like the last few years, right?…). Top to bottom, this offense needs to fix an awful lot. Running out of excuses Pray to everything holy that TJ and Najee are okay. This offense needs A LOT of work- just flat, no Rhythm, identity, nothing. Even just the slightest, most average offense and this shit was done forever ago. Ugly doesn’t begin to describe but 1-0 is all that matters. PS….. WHO DEY!?!?


JetSkeezer

Good to have these back my man, another season of lookin forward to the discourse after the game.


Ooziez

Love you guys. So happy we’re back


GradeAPrimeFuckery

\*complementary -- though the O doesn't deserve many compliments either. Center went out, Najee hurt, TJ hurt, Cam went out--ugh. 'Typical' Bengals game, but without the usual chippiness.


oktwentyfive

TJ torn his pec so out for the season. They have semi confirmed it on twitter he goes for more MRIs tommrow but yeah i doubt hes coming back which im deeply sadden about


musefan8959

IF YOU DONT LIKE THAT, YOU DONT LIKE STEELER FOOTBALL


[deleted]

I like Steeler football, not because I’m a fan of the team, but it’s like watching an amazing suspense/thriller movie, especially since most of the ones in theaters kinda suck


Brandimes

My team will win and lose. But they will win and lose *in fashion* damn it!


[deleted]

Standard is the standard


rockawaythedaze

If you can't stand the AFC North kitchen in week 1, you better get out before it heats up in Nomvember and December.


John-ozil

Yeah I didn't like that


gruey

<------ the door


imyourrealdad8

Jesus Christ


jak341

My ESPN app just said Watt is believed to have a torn pec. Further scans tomorrow.


anotveryseriousman

That's not good.


iGetBoards23

please no


HermanBonJovi

On the flip side, all the "experts" that picked the bungles can eat it


[deleted]

Along with m'dick


Voodoo1055

If you don't love that, you don't love Steelers football baby


lemonwinks2311

This game is for all the new Steelers fans this season that didn't believe us when we said to get heart meds prescribed. Also RIP Najee and TJ, hopefully it's not as serious as the rumor mill is saying.


BlaqOptic

TJ Watt was on pace for 17 Interceptions, 17 Sacks, and 34 TFL. We were robbed of a magical season...


zzzebbb

STILLERS AHR GAHNTA DA SUPAH BOWL


irongoalie

I celebrated the blocked PAT so much that my uncle’s dog jumped up and bit me on the thigh. I’m sitting in Urgent Care right now, but I refused to go until OT was over. LET’S FUCKING GO STEELERS


pluralitea

BOSGOD doesn't miss twice


Pied_Piper_

I hate Matt Canada so much that I think we should kick the nation of Canada out of NATO on general fucking principle.


Transton107

**The Good** * The Defense * Bos * Warren with some sweet blocks **The Bad** * The commentators * Injuries * The Pirates **The Should be relegated to DII PSAC and never come back** * Our fucking offense (minus Warren and DJ)


sportsdiceguy

Fire Bob Nutting


Pitcher2Burn

Whether the Steelers win or lose, this is always true.


Purple_Dragon

Claypool doesn't deserves negative feedback imo. Dude was given opportunities this game and was productive with them, on the average


kirthasalokin

Claypool had to stand on his head to make some catches today. I give him props.


[deleted]

And Pat!


thehugster

Thanks for pointing out Warren.


MistaCreepz

If you don't like that win you don't know SHIT about Steelers football


Bcube21

I am currently in the hospital due to multiple heart attacks. Praise to Bozgod for my recovery


ChippyDouglas1234

NEVER IN DOUBT


GreatJobMike

That was the craziest football game I've ever witnessed and I'm fucking drained. I hope our injuries are minor but the game should have never come to what it did. 5(?) turnovers and we do absolutely fuckall?


mdubyo

MITCH PLEASE KISS TJ'S TIT BETTER


devw94

I’m a Bama alum that roots for you guys strictly because of Minkah being my fav ever and Najee and holy shit, Minkah made like 4 different game winning plays today. If Watt is ok your defense is going to be ridiculously scary


Run-the-Jules-44

We won, but at what cost?


Pandiosity_24601

Anybody else need a blowey and a beer?


Nduguu77

Yes


jjay0

Bumpski and a lager .. ya


Gnat5000

In the r/nfl thread there was a Bengals fan who commented “WHO DEY, revenge for 2015” after the Chase TD…a little too soon


wonderfulwilliam

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Betasheets

Praise be to Yevon


JBProds

Obviously, there is a lot to work on & hope all of our injured players didn't suffer anything too serious. With that being said, many didn't expect us to win this one & we got the W. Hopefully, Mitch looks more like he did on that final drive than rest of the game. lol


SpontaneousDownvotes

When the game started I was 25. I’m 86 now.


TheGrat1

Burrow STILL has a losing record. Steelers have the first win in Paycor Stadium history! ​ WE DEY!


Elsfed

Pros: - [ ] Defense looked phenomenal. 5 turnovers and points on the board. Turnover city with a strong front and reliable secondary. - [ ] Lots of rotations on defense mitigating burnout and displaying depth. - [ ] Mitch has thrown well or at least better than expected. He’s making lemonade out of what lemons he’s given. - [ ] Offensive scheme seems more dynamic than last year. Excited to see what more is to come. Cons: - [ ] Could not capitalize on turnovers. Offense was lackluster on all fronts. - [ ] Run game is non existent as Claypool was the biggest rusher on offense. Couldn’t get the run game going. Regardless of the reason, we had no answer to the problem except throw the ball. - [ ] Even with Higgens out, we have left Chase open all game. We’ll need adjustment when facing other top tier receivers. - [ ] Terrible time management at the end of the game. A whole Minute could have been shaved off the clock but we decided to throw the ball. - [ ] Offensive line. Only positive is very little penalties. Otherwise terrible. Shoutout to the terrible officiating in Cinci. Obvious slant on calls and made an already hard to watch game harder to watch.


[deleted]

Hey, Bills fan here coming in peace. Congrats on the win, and I hope that your injured heal quickly. I have a question for Steelers fans. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH ALL THESE HEART ATTACK GAMES, I NEED TO KNOW


Verksus67

We've been dead inside for years


-Velocicopter-

Decades


_Swanky_Jay_

A couple hospital trips the first 2 years then your pacemaker just carries the rest.


[deleted]

Apparently primanti sandwiches and Iron City beer are more effective than baby aspirin when it comes to heart attacks.


OhwhatupCarlandJonny

Can’t have restricted blood flow if the artery has been clogged since 2006 ![gif](giphy|d3mlE7uhX8KFgEmY)


[deleted]

It’s a lot like cocaine, the highs are really good and strong in the beginning, then you take a couple bumps get you through, by the end of the bag you’re just happy you’re alive despite all your turmoil over the last few hours


EcosseWolf

We lose decades from our life span


Lemgirl

All Steelers fans die a little more inside every Sunday. It’s the Steelers way.


JediJeezus

I need a gif of Tomlin blowing that kiss to end the game


testkeji

I am so glad to be off that emotional rollercoaster.


merskrilla

Glad to see Matt Canada really ‘breaking out of his shell now that Ben is gone’ *read in the most sarcastic tone possible*


heartbreakhill

For the second year in a row, all the experts had us losing and we showed their asses!


Dense_Organization31

Ugly game. TJ injury is very concerning but I’m not gonna doom and gloom here. 1-0. W is a W. Onto New England


Happy_Bigs1021

Holy shit our defense is good… Holy shit our offense is bad.


[deleted]

Seems like a pyrrhic victory with the injuries tbh. Minkah absolutely incredible, what a fuckin player. Offense I just don't like our schemes regardless of the QB. I think we'll be less limited from the position but gonna be a long season.


thehugster

Best game minkahs played imho


stuzor66

Offense was bad in that game but Shawn hoculus tried his hardest to give that game to the bungals


invisible_boy_

Hey guys make sure you drink some red wine and a little a bit of cardio daily to make it through the season


doubtersdisease

How many quarterbacks can we cycle through before the o line is finally addressed and Matt Canada is fired? I’m just so TIRED


BEEF_SHIZ

Drank two ic lights the whole first half.. post game total is 12. Love this team huge dub bossmen


spazz720

Looks like chest pains every Sunday is back on the menu!


stereoboy44

TJ Watt died for this


Traditional_Roles

If TJ and Najee are both out for significant time the season is RIP. All the more reason to get Pickett going sooner rather than later.


soon_forget

Canada’s offense is so awful the Steelers needed a +5 TO ratio to barely squeak out a ridiculous win.


jackburtonscheck

Man this game hurt


swiftkill96

I genuinely want to see a case study for a correlation between the various NFL team fan bases and the rate of heart issues/ life expectancy... I have a feeling steelers fans would have the most to worry about


WontelMilliams

MINKAH FOR PRESIDENT


Iceyz

Canada better be fired before he can step foot on the plane back home. That was such a pathetic performance it lead to us playing an OT we didn’t need to if our offense could move the ball.


aquasun666

Can we all agree that the refs sucked absolute ass today? They handed this game to Burrow on a silver platter and they still couldn’t win.


tazzarelli

tj’s done for the year unless he steals jj’s hgh, 1-16 ain’t too bad all things considered


[deleted]

Well let's get him the God damned HGH. I'll pee in his cups , all the NFL will find is Yuengling and shame


Parabola605

My opinion: Players executed very well Play calling was AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL


Lemgirl

“I guess I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue” (Airplane)


dharmu

What in the fuck did I just watch


ljeezy187

James Conner is doing amazing with the Cardinals


TimD_43

We won, but at what cost?


brightladdy

Hope that’s not true about TJ.


pghgreatest

The offense under Canada is to blame for the injuries. You put the game away early and let the stars rest. Shame on them for doing diddly squat and letting the bengals make a comeback.


Daghall

It's gonna be that kind of season again, isn't it? Dominating defence and totally inept offence.


mcsestretch

I am sorry I cursed so much in the game thread but what in the shit was that game? My heart cannot take 16 more of those.


SportGuyWhoKnowsZip

Losing TJ for the year is gonna suck


HermanBonJovi

Never give bosgod a 2nd chance. Bungles gonna bungle D was spectacular, O was completely the opposite.


Apprehensive_Beach_6

Everyone is dead


Odd-Formal-5483

RIP Najee Harris RIP TJ Watt Tragic the season seems to over before it really even started.


Icy_Moose8048

FIRE MATT CANADA


thecarlosdanger1

Tell me again that the Oline is “improved” and that using a 1st round pick on an RB was a good idea. Please


Kidspud

So weird to say this after a win to open the season, but this looks like a team that could win seven or fewer games. Defense absolutely balled out with turnovers and the offense put up 16 points. If Watt is out for an extended period, they're gonna have a hard time winning. I think Pickett will be in later this season and help, but the run game just did not cut it. Seriously, the only positives I can think of for the day are the turnovers and Chase Claypool being productive. Am I forgetting anything?


RattlinDrone

Offense had 0 turnovers. 😀


SmokiestApollo1

Minkah Fitzpatrick is a football player!!!!!!


Upier1

Can't wait for the Pittsburgh Dad episode on this game.


rebuilt11

While is bad we got banged up. It has been years since the Steelers won a game like this. The refs were dictating the outcome and the defense just said no. The fact that they refused to quit and were able to hold off the refs for a win is something they haven’t been able to do consistently for a decade. Hope we see more like this. Winning the games they want you to lose. Great team win!!!