Steelers eek out a W!
Wasn't the prettiest, but they won nonethless. Held the Brownies to 163 total yards, but gave up a 90yd kickoff return to the 3yd line that ended up with a TD, and gave up a 100yd kickoff return in the second half for a TD. Ben had his only miscue by throwing an INT in their own half of the field, giving Cleveland another easy TD.
All in all, a good game though and they were lucky to come back and win. Big Ben ran for a great first down on the last possession, and also ran for a 30yd TD earlier in the 2nd half. Defense was spectacular. Take away the 218yds in kickoff returns and Ben's INT and it's a totally different ballgame. Pitt outgained them 401-163 in total yards, 38:17 - 21:43 in time of possession, Parker had another 100 yard running game....
I'm just happy they pulled it out. They nearly gave this one away to a team that went from looking dismal in the first few games of the year to a damn good team as of late.
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