Below is a transcript of Mike Florio’s chat in Sunday Night Football Extra for Week 8’s Steelers-Saints game. You can access his live chat every week here: nbcsports.com/snfextra
10:26
AskSNF: Do the lions have a chance to make playoffs?
PFTonSNF: It’s not the craziest notion ever ... which is amazing.
10:27
AskSNF: who do you think will win between the cheifs and raiders next week? score?
PFTonSNF: As impressive as the Raiders have been the last two weeks, I’d roll with the Chiefs. Their D is more consistent.
10:28
AskSNF: think the lions can get 6 or 7 wins?
PFTonSNF: Yep, that’s exactly where I’d put them.
10:28
AskSNF: If the Steelers lose, who’s number 1?
PFTonSNF: I’d just say ... who cares really? It’s Week Eight. Clear that no teams have set themselves apart. Still 10+ contenders.
10:29
AskSNF: are the cowboys good enough to make a comeback
PFTonSNF: I think this question was stuck in the queue from a few weeks ago.
10:35
AskSNF: Am I looking strong in my preseason ppick of my Bengals finishing 5-11?
PFTonSNF: You are a genius! They really aren’t that bad ... In one of the West divisions, they’d be .500.
10:36
AskSNF: are the dolphins good enought to get to the playoffs
PFTonSNF: Yes ... in the NFC. It could be tough in the AFC if they are third in the division.
10:39
AskSNF: How good do you think the Chiefs are?
PFTonSNF: Good enough to win the AFC West and be a very tough out for a home game in the playoffs. Big game in OAK next week.
10:39
PFTonSNF: Emmanuel Sanders playing great at cornerback for the Saints.
10:41
PFTonSNF: Seriously, the Saints defense is playing well. Especially without Greer. Overall the Saints D may be better than last year. Need more TOS
10:42
AskSNF: Think Peyton Hillis and Colt McCoy of the Browns have a chance of upsetting the Pats next week?
PFTonSNF: Absolutely. Browns are a very tough out and Patriots aren’t the type of team to blow teams out.
10:43
AskSNF: can u think of ANY reason why Wade Phillips hasnt been fired?
PFTonSNF: It may make you feel better but probably won’t help matters.
10:45
AskSNF: Can Jaguars stay hot and make a run or was it just the cowboys not so fast as corso would say
PFTonSNF: Jaguars defense has too many holes to survive ... don’t think they stay hot.
10:52
PFTonSNF: Brees started slow, but has made a handful of beautiful passes the last two quarters. Saints trying to win in new ways.
10:53
PFTonSNF: Don’t think the ’09 Saints offense will just show up. But the Saints can still be among NFC’s best if they just play smarter. Have tonight.
10:54
AskSNF: can th eraiders make a play-off run?
PFTonSNF: Must win next week against the Chiefs. Can’t fall down 3 games in division.
10:54
AskSNF: best team in NFC East?
PFTonSNF: Giants have been the best team in NFC so far. Doesn’t mean much but think that’s not debatable.
10:55
AskSNF: What is the fine for punching a ref?
PFTonSNF: We’ll find out. Titans’ Donnie Nickey was aiming for a player, but he’ll stay pay big I’d think.
10:56
AskSNF: Is Tampa Bay for real? Can they make a real run at the NFC South?
PFTonSNF: Beat the Falcons or Saints, and I’ll say they are for real.
11:00
PFTonSNF: Been a quiet game but suspect we’re going to get a good finish. That drive was too easy for the Steelers.
11:01
PFTonSNF: Vikings have gone three straight games without a sack for first time in team history. Jared Allen has one sack all year.
11:02
PFTonSNF: Steelers rush four ... get no pressure on Brees. Polamalu gets abused. huge play.
11:04
AskSNF: Is Brett Farve going to be playing in the next Viking game?
PFTonSNF: Yes he expects to play. Seemed fine after the game.
11:05
PFTonSNF: That one is on Brees. They snuck that blitz in. Rushed five ... Brees held on too long. Another costly Brees turnover. Will it cost them?
11:07
PFTonSNF: Hands to the helmet hit on Heath Miller ... against himself. Shades of ’09 there for the Saints. Timely forced fumble.
11:10
PFTonSNF: Stats very even heading into this drive. Total yards 280-256 for the Saints.
11:10
AskSNF: Will Heath Miller get fined for that clear hit to the helmet?
PFTonSNF: Yes. Need to protect the players from themselves.
11:12
AskSNF: Ask Mike Florio Why have the Packers not activated Al Harris and Atari Bigby now that they are eligible to come of the PUP list?
PFTonSNF: They have to this week by league rule. Obviously didn’t think they were ready this week. Smart move.
11:14
PFTonSNF: From the great Jeff Duncan of the Times-Picayune: That was the first turnover by the Saints ‘D in Dome since the Jon Vilma pick in opener.
11:17
PFTonSNF: What an aggressive play call. Brees throws into double coverage. Roughly 30 coaches in NFL call a run there to kill the clock.
11:18
PFTonSNF: I’ve watched 6 of the 8 Saints games this year. This has been their best. Even more encouraging than the Bucs blowout.
11:20
AskSNF: nice miss by the refs on the hold on harrison
PFTonSNF: Really? A Steelers fan complaining about calls? Could call that hold any play.
11:21
AskSNF: I’m dying to know, Could NBC please show more comercials???
PFTonSNF: Will see what we can do.
11:22
AskSNF: Who is the other coach that would call a pass in that situation?
PFTonSNF: Belichick. Maybe Peyton Manning/Colts too.
11:26
PFTonSNF: Fitting end to a great defensive effort by the Saints. A win they can build off.
11:28
PFTonSNF: Thanks for watching guys ... will see you next week. aloha