This game reminds me of 2005- In a BAD way

Ive been saying this team feels like 2005. Team looked questionable but got hot late. But you know who looks EXACTLY like our 2005 team? THE TEXANS.

Looked TERRIBLE early. GREAT DEFENSE CARRIED a middling offense. Lead by a young talented QB that had not proven himself elite. LONG winning streak to make the playoffs as a wildcard team. The league underrated our 2005 team too. If they shocked the league and won it all, denying Allen "his turn" just like we did Peyton?

I was feeling really good until THIS came to mind. Thoughts?

 

Yeah, I dunno.. not seeing it really. 2005, Ben missed about a month and then came back and was rusty and we lost some games.. when he was healthy again, we went on the 4 game winning streak to close out the season. That was largely the same 15-1 team from the previous year, minus Burress, but getting Hampton back from injury. Just not seeing that kind of talent on Houston. Not saying we win, but i have a hard time seeing Houston making the Super Bowl.

 

The only difference between in 2004 vs 2005,the steelers peak at the right time in 2005 vs in the middle of the season in 2004....Yeah you are right when you said that 2005 was very similar to the 15-1 2004 team!

 

How many “good” teams did we beat in the 2005 regular season? In 2004 we beat the best teams we played in the regular season.
While we cannot see the Texans winning the SB, neither could non-Steeler fans see us doing it in 2005.
Fun fact. While everyone disrespects their ability to score, the Texans scored more that BOTH the 2005 AND the 2025 Steelers.

Frankly, as to their chances, while I would favor the Bills, I would not be shocked if ANY AFC team made it to the SB.

 

I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Texans made the Superbowl, I think them and the Jags are the two best teams in the conference going into the playoffs.

 

Most think Texans will win but people still want to go. Cheapest tickets are $177.

heck, the last browns game last year had tickets as low as $5. Hot dogs at the stadium were $8.
that’s right, Cleveland home game ticket was less than a hot dog.

 

I know Panthers lost but I bet most their fans thought it'd be an ass kicking. They got their money's worth.