Below is a transcript of Mike Florio’s chat in Sunday Night Football Extra for Week 9’s Cowboys-Packers game. You can access his live chat every week here: nbcsports.com/snfextra
10:08
AskSNF: what’s the key for the steelers to win tomorrow night against the bengels?
PFTonSNF: Handling the Bengals pressure. Pittsburgh has not been good against the blitz. They weren’t last year vs. Cin either.
10:09
PFTonSNF: John Kuhn is not the guy you want to go on third and long. Let’s see if Dez can do something.
10:11
AskSNF: who on the cowboys is playing up to their potential despite their team’s play
PFTonSNF: Doug Free. Dez Bryant. Ware. Ratliff.
10:12
AskSNF: what do you think about the mcnaab drama
PFTonSNF: I think McNabb is elsewhere next season and they don’t make the playoffs.
10:13
AskSNF: How will the Texans finish this year?
PFTonSNF: 8-8 ... same as it ever was. The defense -- especially the secondary -- just won’t hold up.
10:15
PFTonSNF: Andrea Kremer says Packers DT Ryan Pickett’s return is doubtful. Initial x-rays negative but additional x-rays being done.
10:18
PFTonSNF: The Cowboys would be crazy to bring Tony Romo back this season. Not even close to worth the risk.
10:19
AskSNF: How will the Browns finish their season
PFTonSNF: 7-9. They are a really good team up front on O. No passing game limits a possible run.
10:21
AskSNF: Any chance that the Cowboys will get rid of Romo altogether and get someone younger or someone who can win in December?
PFTonSNF: No. Romo is one of the best things about the team.
10:23
PFTonSNF: James Jones has made a lot of mistakes this year, but he’s a solid player. Driver clone if he can get the mental part down.
10:24
PFTonSNF: We talk about swing games all the time. That Vikings win swung the Packers season. 6-3 heading into the bye in great shape.
10:26
PFTonSNF: Collinsworth: Jenkins’ effort was as close to spitting in Wade Phillips’ face as you can get.
10:27
AskSNF: If the Cowboy lose, should they just treat the rest of the year like preseason?
PFTonSNF: I think that started a few weeks ago.
10:27
AskSNF: do you think tamme will continue as a suitable replacement for dallas clark?
PFTonSNF: He’s certainly been capable so far. 10 catches today.
10:29
AskSNF: If you had to pick for your team Palmer or Roethlisberger?
PFTonSNF: Roethlisberger ... that’s not even close. Big Ben a top-6 quarterback.
10:35
AskSNF: Will the Patriots bounce back from the loss or go into a tailspin?
PFTonSNF: They will bounce back. Fans forget that even a 12-4 season means 4 miserable Mondays. This isn’t a 14-2 type of team.
10:35
AskSNF: Who can you credit for Roethlisberger’s success in the NFL? Roethlisberger or the coaches?
PFTonSNF: He is as instinctive a QB as there is. Definitely not his coaches.
10:36
AskSNF: Ask Mike do you think the eagles can go deep into the playoffs?
PFTonSNF: Their defense is playing better. Vick is a major weapon. They are definitely a factor in the NFC.
10:40
PFTonSNF: Why does every Cowboys game feel like it’s Week 15?
10:41
AskSNF: Who is your mid-season MVP?
PFTonSNF: . . . Philip Rivers, possibly.
10:41
AskSNF: why does the dallas kicker wear gloves?
PFTonSNF: . . . He’s a hand model and he needs to protect his cuticles.
10:42
AskSNF: Whats your pick for this upcoming thursday night game?
PFTonSNF: Good question. Think it’s a tough game to be the road team with such a short turnaround so I’d take Falcons over Ravens.
10:42
AskSNF: Ask Mike Florio: At the begining of the year I predicted the Bucs would go 9-7 and was ridiculed. Am I still delusional? Chris from Lakel
PFTonSNF: . . . I think they can go 9-7. Maybe 10-6. They win the games they need to win.
10:42
AskSNF: Ask Mike Florio who is bettter rodgers or favre?
PFTonSNF: . . . Right now Rodgers. But he’ll never have the career Favre has had.
10:56
AskSNF: Ask Mike Florio: Is Rogers just streaky? or is he really showing his worth?
PFTonSNF: Or he’s just playing the Cowboys. See Garrard last week.
10:57
AskSNF: Do you think the Vikings will make the playoffs?
PFTonSNF: No. Still 2 games behind playoffs right now ... and don’t think they have the complete team to do it.
10:58
PFTonSNF: Not sure how much more of this he can take.
10:58
AskSNF: Do you hate Brad Childress as much as me?
PFTonSNF: Doubtful. At least he gives us good material.
11:10
PFTonSNF: Matthew Stafford getting an MRI on his shoulder tomorrow. Rut roh.
11:10
AskSNF: what will be the Cowboys final record?
PFTonSNF: 2-14 or 3-13. Looking like a top-3 pick.
11:11
PFTonSNF: Thanks! Makes us happy too.
11:12
PFTonSNF: Packers did shut out the Jets last week.
11:15
AskSNF: wade done after tonight?
PFTonSNF: I think so yes. This is too much. Not sure who would get job though. Jones would be doing Phillips a favor.
11:19
AskSNF: Ask Mike Florio Steelers top dog in the AFC after colts and pats losses?
PFTonSNF: Ravens technically in first in AFC North. But would give edge to Steelers.
11:20
PFTonSNF: Every win is big. But this was a gimme. The last two games were much bigger.
11:24
PFTonSNF: Total yards 415-184. TOP Packers 38, Cowboys 20.
11:24
AskSNF: I think the Bills could beat the Cowboys now.
PFTonSNF: No doubt. The Bills have lost last 3 games by 9 combined points. All to winning teams.
11:26
PFTonSNF: Yes, I’d expect it.
