50-YARD LINE

We have a winner! That's right, your Pittsburgh Steelers came back from a 13-0 deficit on Monday Night Football to defeat the Houston Texans 30-23. Mrs. Black-N-Gold brings you the Good, the Bad & the Ugly from Monday night's win.

1)The Good-Oh there was a lot of good in the Steelers victory. The offense found the end zone! There were sacks and turnovers and trick plays. Oh my! What was really good is the fact that RB Le'Veon Bell rushed 12 times for 57 yards for a 4.8 yard average and caught 8 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown. And WR Antonio Brown caught 9 passes for 90 yards and threw a touchdown pass. More and more these two are the premiere playmakers on the Steelers offense. Every time they touch the ball something big happens. They really are that good.

2)The Bad-I hate to be a wet blanket, but I just can't help myself. When the Steelers were down 13-0 was I the only one who figured to be in bed, fast asleep by 9:30? Yes the Steelers dug themselves out of a hole. No, they cannot afford to keep burying themselves like this. Come out ready, willing and able to play an entire 60 minute game, guys.

3)The Ugly-Yes, a win is a win. It was a fun game to watch after the 1st quarter. That being said, let us remember that is was the Houston Texans, the team that had the worst record in the NFL last year. Apart from DE JJ Watt, they don't have a lot. Their QB is Ryan Fitzpatrick, a guy who has bounced around this league trying to nail down a starting gig for many seasons. Punt returner Danieal Manning could not keep a handle on the football. Not to mention the fact that the Texans pulled a Steelers by penalizing themselves right out of the game. Yes, this win can be a building block to more wins and a confidence-builder. Just don't go dancing and jumping around just yet. Because.....

This Sunday the Steelers will have a better test of what they are. They play the AFC-South leading Indy Dolts, 5-2, led by QB Andrew Luck. This is a team that made the playoffs last season and will be a better barometer with which to take the Steelers temperature.

Meanwhile, enjoy the win as it moved the Steelers out of the AFC North basement. The standings are as follows: The Baltimorons won and sit in first place at 5-2. Cincy's loss drops them to 3-2-1 and second place. Your 4-3 Steelers are now #3 in the division. And bringing up the rear with their loss is the Clowns at 3-3. Can't wait to see the Steelers string together back-to-back wins. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!