Steelers make big comeback to beat the Browns.

The Steelers fought back from a 21-9 halftime deficit, scoring three second half touchdowns, to defeat the Cleveland Browns 31-28 at Heinz Field. The win improves the Steelers record to 7-2 and gives them sole possession of first place in the AFC North. The loss dropped the Browns record to 5-4.

”It was far from perfect, but usually that is the case. I am proud of those guys and the way they stayed true to the plan, trusted each other and finished the game. The reality is we were good enough to win, so we are not going to apologize for style points.”

Ben Roethlisberger engineered the comeback with two key third down runs, one for a touchdown and the other to put the Steelers in scoring position at the two-yard line. Roethlisberger finished the game completing 23 of 34 passes for 278 yards, two touchdown passes and an interception. Roethlisberger also had four rushes for 49 yards.

But his biggest play was a 30-yard touchdown run that gave the Steelers their first lead of the game at 24-21. Roethlisberger looked like he was going to slide and go down a few times, but never gave up until he reached the end zone.

“A lot of points I was ready to slide,” said Roethlisberger. “I remember I was in the pocket and I heard Alan (Faneca) say, ‘go, go, go, you’re good.’ I started running. I think I surprised the DB as well as I surprised myself. I was ready to slide but I knew I was going to be able to get around him and Hines (Ward) was downfield blocking. When I get close to that end zone, I am trying to get in there. The will to win got me in.”

Willie Parker had 25 carries for 105 yards, including a 31-yard carry. Hines Ward had seven receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown, while Heath Miller had five receptions for 71 yards and a score.

Written by Pat Lovell - The Steeler Fanatic
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