Steelers at 49ers Recap

That was a beat down the Steelers just received. I'm starting to get tired of losing to the Harbaughs. This loss is going to kill the Steelers. They really could have used home-field advantage. Now they will most likely have to go on the road three times just to get to the Super Bowl. Sure they did that in '05 but that team was much younger. Also the Steelers are only 4-3 on the road. Being the 5 seed in the AFC means a trip to Denver, San Diego, or Oakland in the first round. Then most likely they would go to Gillette to play a rested Patriots team, and then to Baltimore possibly. I don't like the chances they pull that off. Plus the Steelers four losses have all been against teams with 10 or more wins (49ers, Texans, and Ravens twice) so are they really a championship contender or just a product of an easy schedule. To say I'm worried about the playoffs is an understatement.
I love that Big Ben played tonight, even though he probably shouldn't have. This was one of the biggest games of the year. Other than the two picks, I thought he did fine, until the 4th, when the Niners unleashed Aldon Smith. I think the Steelers should give Ben next week off against the Rams or use week 17 against the Browns as a bye.
I am pretty impressed with the 49ers though. They are built like the Ravens. Tough physical defense, solid running game, and a quarterback who can manage the game well at times. It would be interesting to see them get a shot to play the Packers. Their defense could give Aaron Rodgers some problems.
Aldon Smith is a monster. He looks like a premier pass rusher. He beat Max Starks like a drum. I'm not sure why he isn't on the field at all times. I was going to just write one sentence on the kid but he has literally overpowered Max Starks. He's quick, strong, and has great pass rush moves. Sorry, I just went all Mel Kiper on you but I'm in love with him. Can the Steelers make a trade, like right now?
Basically I'm depressed/worried/wish I was hammered so I wouldn't remember this game. Now I have to deal with a few dopes tell me how awful the Steelers and Big Ben are (JOE ANGELICO) even though their favorite team just lost to the Redskins.