Steelers Beat Chargers 11-10
The Steelers and Chargers made NFL History today and finished today’s game with the first ever 11-10 score in 12,837 NFL Games. When I heard that statistic, I didn’t think it could be true but I guess it’s not really easy to score 11 points in an NFL game.
The game was a defensive battle with the Steeler defense doing what they do best, stopping the run, creating turnovers and creating havoc on the QB. Except for the incredibly stupid penalties, the Steeler defense played very well.
I have been busing Big Ben’s chops for a few weeks for below average play, so today I’ll give been some credit. He played a very good game and made some excellent throws. He also had his first game over 300 yds passing at home since 2006. Great game Ben.
It was nice to see Fast Willie Parker back today, he definitely took the pressure off Ben and made the defense play the run on 1st and 2nd downs. I would like to see a power back on 3rd and short and inside the 10yd line, that hurt us today.
Hines Ward is back! I love it when Hines has a big game and today he was all over the place. Great catches, great blocks, and he is hard to take down after he makes a catch. Great game Hines!!
Matt Spaeth also stepped up and made some great catches today in place of the injured Heath Miller. He was crucial on 3rd down and made some great blocks as well.
The Defense… too many big plays to mention but I’ll give props to Polomalu, Harrison, Woodley, Smith, Foote, Kiesel and the newly acquired Bryant for stepping up and making some big plays.
After last weeks disappointing loss to the Colts, this was a big win for the Steelers.
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