Did I say easy win? I said easy part of the schedule the last 7 games..
Also if you can read I said 5-2 if not 7-0. I think they drop a game or possibly 2 but if you look at the schedule, 7-0 is very possible.
The Niners just had a 'miracle' or shoudl I say the Eagles folded. Either way they are atop their conference. I do think the Steelers win the game vs. the Niners.. why? Few reasons...
Niners most likely (In my opinion) could be out of the playoff picture at that time. NO, GB, NFC EAST, TB, ATL, DET - too many good teams that will eliminate them.
The Steelers most likely will still be in the playoff hunt in the AFC. Only a few teams have stuck out as clear cut playoff teams (NE, BALT, Possibly SD). Oakland may be there, Jets should be there, Houston/Tennessee will battle it out in the South. Like I mentioned, if the Steelers are at 5-4 through 9 the last 7 games set up VERY well for them.
The Steelers defense vs. Alex Smith - Do I need to explain?
The only thing that would hold back the Steelers is if we have additional injuries to what we already have. 2 Starting linemen out that were sorry to begin with, an injured QB, a starting RB that now has a bad hammy.
Too much to say at this point as things can change big time right now vs. then but if all things stayed equal the Steelers would be favored on the road. Also most 'road' games for the Steelers are not fair road games as I doubt you have been to one. Example is 2 years ago at the Broncos game on Monday night... 30-40% Steelers fans for a Monday night game in which the Broncos were 5-1 at the time. If I was a betting man that will happen definately in San Fran as well as I am considering going to that game the week for X Mas.