The Good-First off, and this is good, congratulations to QB Ben Roethlisberger for breaking a Steelers record that he set. Ben now has 4,415 passing yards on the season, breaking the old mark of 4,328. Ben did this by going 27 of 35 for 360 yards with no picks for a 109.2 passer rating. With 2 games to go in the regular season, Ben is sure to add onto his new record. WR Antonio Brown continued to be mentioned as one of the best receivers in the league, hauling in 10 passes for 123 yards. RB Le'Veon Bell could not make much ground yesterday but he did break into the endzone twice. This was all good. However, there was someone that was better than "Good". Kudos for CB William Gay. Willie had his 3rd pick 6 of the season yesterday, a new team record. On a day when the offense scored a mere 14 points, Gay's interception, his 3rd of the season to lead the team, was certainly a game-breaker. Good job, Willie!
The Bad-How bad is the NFC South that the Falcons, now 5-9, still have a chance to win their division, even after yesterday's loss? Carolina leads the division at 5-8-1, followed by New Orleans at 5-8. You may remember New Orleans. They beat the Steelers a few weeks back at Heinz Field. Anyway, they play Da Bears on MNF. The Falcons are next at 5-9. They play at New Orleans next week and Carolina after that, still giving them a chance to win the NFC South. That's Bad.
The Ugly-The Steelers defense continues to give up big plays and had no sacks yesterday. They did pressure Falcons QB Matt Ryan quite a bit. They should have had a sack but the refs came up with a phantom roughing the passer call on LB Jason Worild's play. I'll give the zebras the Ugly award this week. This call came on 2nd & 8 in the 2nd quarter, giving the Falcons new life with a 1st & 10. They continued on this 85 yard drive all the way to the endzone, cutting the Steelers lead to 13-7. It could have been the difference in the game. Shame on Commissioner Roger Godell and the refs for continuing to take the defense out of the NFL.
The Steelers keep their drive for the playoffs alive but so did some of their AFC North division opponents. Cincy won so they still lead the division. The Steelers and Baltimorons are still tied up right behind them as both teams won. The Clowns are coming back to earth as they lost again and are taking up residence in the AFC North basement.
Next week, your Steelers go for 3 in a row as they come home to battle the 8-6 KC Chiefs. The Chiefs are still battling for their playoff lives, too, so this game should be a real dogfight. Enjoy the win Steelers and get ready for next week's game. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
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