Thoughts on Week 7

Steelers

• We all love a controversial call when it goes our way. And we hate it when it doesn't. The Steelers got a gift toward the end of the game on Sunday afternoon in the form of a fumble that was originally called a touchdown. Since it was called a touchdown, the refs didn't try to determine who had possession at the end of the play. After the replay confirmed that the play was a fumble, the replay then could not determine possession. The Steelers got the ball back on the Miami 1 yard line. They then kicked a field goal to win the game, pissing off everyone in Miami. For a more detailed explanation of the call: http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/10/25/referee-gene-steratore-explains-ruling-in-dolphins-steelers-game/ As Coach Tomlin said, "We'll take it and exit stage left.""

• The Steelers are now tied with the Jets and Patriots for the NFL's best record. All three are at 5-1.

• Lossing Aaron Smith(torn tricep), LaMarr Woodley(hamstring), and Flozell Adams(left ankle) was scary. Smith is out for the season, which sucks. No status yet on Woodley or Adams.

• Big Ben needs to show more leadership and control during the games. You would have thought it was already Halloween the way he scared us. His trying to force plays is going to kill the Steelers down the road. Twice yesterday he tried to pass the ball while be wrapped up by defense men and surrounded by Dolphin defense. The first time he ended up giving the ball back to Miami on the Steelers 13, which resulted in a Miami field goal. The second time the ball was saved by Pouncey who caught it in mid air. Thank God. Ben, you play for the Steelers, not the Browns. Take a sack now and then. You are a big guy, and your team is good enough to come back from it.

• Our defense is ranked #4 in the league, #1 against the rush. The former shocks me after watching Miami torch our secondary. I am tired of watching Ryan Clark get beat every week. The defensive line was really missing Keisel and then Smith yesterday, which was apparent from the lack of pressure on Miami QB Chad Henne. The defense gave up 313 yards, 249 to passing. You would think it was the secondary with the injuries, not the line.

NFL

• The Cincinnati Bungels lost again and are 2-4. Thank God they have Ocho Cinco and T.O. on that team.

• The Redskins held on the beat the Bears 17-14. Which made me happy since I had the Redskins getting 3.5. DeAngelo Hall picked Culter off 4 times. Wow. And I thought Tony Romo was overrated.

• The Browns humiliated the Saints. Which sucks for the Steelers who have to play the Saints in New Orleans next week. Think the Saints will be fired up? I do. Just a note, the Browns have beaten the defending Super Bowl Champion three years in a row now. A pretty good stat for a team that doesn't have much.

• We all became Bills fans after the Steelers game. The Bills took the Ravens to OT, and looked like they might pull off a win. But the Dirty Birds got the ball back after a Ray Lewis strip and kicked a field goal to win. The Bills are now 0-6.

Quote of the Week: "The Refs called a wonderful game - for the Steelers." - Channing Crowder, Miami Linebacker.