[TidesHoss32]

Man are you kidding? His back up was Brett Keisel. And in case you hadn't noticed he was HUGE this year for the Steelers. Prolly should have been starting anyways.

If you want to talk injuries how about Pouncey. He was the starting center for the Steelers. Hadn't missed a game. That was a bigger blow than Smith.

But then again the Steelers didn't lose anyone during the game that mattered. A WR that I can't even remember his name.

The Packers lost a former Defensive POY and their starting #1 WR. During the game!

Ziggy Hood is Aaron Smiths backup. The team had been playing well without Smith, although they are a completely different defense without him. However, I will agree with you, that losing Pouncey was just a killer. The Packers lost some key guys, and played their butts off. Its as simple as that.