Steelers Beat Up Opponents, Rest of NFL Thankful

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/12/the-week-after-pittsburgh.html

There is a theory among NFL observers that the week-after playing Pittsburgh is a difficult one for teams because the Steelers are so physical that teams get beat up.

The Cowboys certainly got beat up by the Steelers - safety Ken Hamlin (ankle), safety Keith Davis (knee), tight end Jason Witten (ankle), guard Montrae Holland (ankle), linebacker Zach Thomas (cramps), linebacker Bradie James (stinger), nose tackle Jay Ratliff (concussion), cornerback Adam Jones (neck).

So how have teams done the week after playing the Steelers? They're 4-8.

Houston - lost to Tennessee, 31-12 (Texans did not play following week because of hurricane)
Cleveland - lost to Baltimire, 28-10
Philadelphia - lost to Chicago, 24-20
Baltimore - lost to Tennessee, 13-10
Jacksonville - beat Denver, 24-17
Cincinnati - lost to Houston, 35-6
Giants - beat Dallas, 35-14
Washington - lost to Dallas, 14-10 (after a bye)
Indianapolis - beat Houston, 33-27
San Diego - lost to Indianapolis, 23-20
Cincinnati - lost to Baltimore, 34-3
New England - beat Seattle, 24-21

Based on the record of the teams the Steelers have played this year, its over .500, that teams are 4-8 in games after playing the Steelers tells me that the following week's teams should be out shopping for a very nice Xmas present for the black and gold.