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Steelers at Patriots(-12.5)

I'm a little surprised about this line considering the Patriots last two games. I'll say NE by a TD.
 
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espn.com

Steelers defensive back Smith guarantees win vs. perfect Pats



PITTSBURGH -- Defensive back Anthony Smith is so certain the Pittsburgh Steelers will end the New England Patriots' unbeaten season, he is guaranteeing a win Sunday in Foxborough.


The Patriots (12-0) may have the perfect record, Smith said Wednesday, but it should be New England that is worried about the Steelers (9-3) rather than the other way around.

"People keep asking me if we're ready for the Patriots," Smith said. "They should be asking if they're ready for us."

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Dispatch

Steelers hope to keep pressure on Brady
Defenses getting in face of Patriots quarterback
Sunday, December 9, 2007 3:12 AM
By Judy Battista


The New York Times
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Nick Wass Associated Press
The Ravens showed that even the Patriots' Tom Brady, right, is vulnerable to a pass rush, just like any other quarterback.



Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison doesn't watch football unless it is of the game-film variety, so his attention was otherwise occupied Monday night while the rest of the NFL was riveted by the New England Patriots' near-miss victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore (4-8), in the midst of an otherwise disappointing season, handled New England (12-0) better than any opponent has, before losing 27-24. The Ravens used blitzes to prevent Tom Brady from remaining comfortable in the pocket, a smash-mouth defense to subdue the explosive offense and a running game that slashed through a suddenly vulnerable defense.

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