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2014 Steelers 30 vs Browns 27
Features Antonio Brown's famous "This is Sparta!" kung fu kick to the face of Browns Punter Spencer Lanning (play happens at the 42:50 mark with 8:40 left in the 2nd quarter). The Steelers overwhelm Cleveland early, jumping out to a 27-3 halftime lead as Roethlisberger throws for 365 yds (278 in the first half), LeVeon Bell gains 197 total yds and scores on an electrifying 38-yd TD run, and Antonio Brown catches 5 passes for 116 yds and a TD, a beautiful 35-yd improvisational rainbow from Ben. But the Steelers suffer a huge second half letdown, especially defensively. Cleveland goes no-huddle behind journeyman QB Brian Hoyer and shockingly ties the game at 27 early in the 4th quarter. But in the final minute of the game, Roethlisberger takes advantage of great field position to engineer a late drive, setting up Shaun Suisham's 41-yd FG to win it as time expires.
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2014 Steelers 6 at Ravens 26 TNF
Turnovers and penalties derail the Steelers in a tough loss to the Ravens. Pittsburgh's opening drive ends with a fumble at the Baltimore 15, setting the tone for a mistake-filled night. Big Ben throws for 217 yds but is intercepted late and sacked twice, while the offense musters only two FGs and struggles to finish drives. The defense gives up 157 rushing yds and fails to force a turnover for the second straight game. A 3rd-quarter Ravens TD drive, extended by unnecessary roughness penalties on Troy Polamalu and Mike Mitchell, seals the game. Antonio Brown provides a spark with 90 yds receiving despite missing part of the 1st half for a concussion check, but Pittsburgh's miscues and ineffective offense are too much to overcome.
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2014 Steelers 37 at Panthers 19 SNF
The Steelers dominate the Panthers with a physical performance on both sides of the ball. Le'Veon Bell's 81-yd run sets up their 1st TD, followed by Ben Roethlisberger connecting with Antonio Brown for a pair of 7-yd scores. The defense forces two turnovers, including a key fumble recovered by Jason Worilds that leads to points. On special teams, Shamarko Thomas jars the ball loose on a muffed punt, and Robert Golden recovers it in the end zone for a TD. Bell racks up 147 yds, and LeGarrette Blount adds 118 yds and a TD, marking the first time since 1986 two Steelers rushers hit 100 yds in a game. A 98-yd 4th-quarter drive capped by Blount's 8-yd TD run puts the game out of reach. Despite losing three defensive starters to injury, the Steelers' balanced attack and strong defense power them to a convincing victory.
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2014 Steelers 24 vs Buccaneers 27
A late-game collapse kills the Steelers. After an early sack/fumble inside the Steelers 10 sets up a quick Tampa Bay TD, Roethlisberger bounces back to throw 3 TD passes, including 2 to Antonio Brown, to rally the Steelers from an early 10-0 deficit to a 24-17 lead in the 3rd. But a stalled drive late in the 4th forces a punt, and Brad Wing's 29-yd shanked punt sets Tampa Bay up at midfield with 40 seconds left. Backup QB Mike Glennon hits Louis Murphy for 41 yds to the 5, then finds Vincent Jackson for the game-winning TD with seven seconds remaining. The defense struggles all day to contain big plays, including another 80-yd TD drive earlier in the 2nd half. Missed chances, like a dropped TD pass by Justin Brown and Shaun Suisham's missed FG before the half, also prove costly in a game the Steelers should have won.
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2014 Steelers 17 at Jaguars 9
The Steelers rely on a strong defensive showing to edge the Jaguars. Brice McCain's 22-yd pick-six off Blake Bortles in the 4th gives the Steelers much needed breathing room and swings momentum in their favor. The defense shines, holding Jacksonville to 3 FGs and limiting them to 3-of-12 on 3rd-down as the Jags struggle with dropped passes and penalties. Ben Roethlisberger throws for 273 yds, including a short TD to Michael Palmer late in the 2nd quarter for a 10-3 lead. Le'Veon Bell adds 82 yds rushing, while Antonio Brown finishes with 84 receiving yds. Despite Jacksonville's defensive effort keeping the game close, Pittsburgh's defense locks down in the red zone and capitalizes on mistakes as the Steelers improves to 18-2 against rookie QBs under Dick LeBeau.
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2014 Steelers 10 at Browns 31
The Steelers' defense collapses, allowing several key big plays in their worst loss to Cleveland since 1989. Jordan Cameron burns the secondary with a 51-yd TD and a 42-yd catch to set up another TD in a 21-point 2nd quarter, putting Cleveland firmly in control. The Steelers give up more than half of the Browns' total yards on just 6 plays, with Cameron contributing 93 yds. Missed assignments, a failure to create turnovers or pressure the QB and struggles against the run, bootlegs and play-action doom Pittsburgh. The Steelers fail to stop big plays on defense, fail to convert 3rd and 4th downs on offense, and are never really in the game.
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2014 Steelers 30 vs Texans 23 MNF
The boo-birds are out early as the Steelers fall behind 13-0. But jeers are soon replaced with swirling Terrible Towels as the Steelers suddenly explode for 3 TDs in the final 1:27 of the first half. Trailing 13-3, Roethlisberger hits Le'Veon Bell on an 28-yd screen, then finds rookie Martavis Bryant -- in his first NFL game with his first NFL catch for his first NFL TD -- on a beautiful 35-yd bomb. From there, the Texans implode. Two plays later, the Steelers recover an Arian Foster fumble at the Houston 3. On first-and-goal, Ben flips the ball to Antonio Brown on a sweep, and aided by a nice little cut block by Roethlisberger, Brown reverses field and fires a strike to Lance Moore in the end zone. On Houston's next snap, Fitzpatrick's pass is swatted by Brett Keisel, bounces off Timmons, then bounces right back to Keisel, who returns his interception to the Houston 8. Two plays later, Roethlisberger hits Bell for the TD -- Pittsburgh's 24th point in less than 3 minutes -- and Houston never threatens again.
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2014 Steelers 51 vs Colts 34
Big Ben's mind-boggling stats are enough to make any "Madden Football" aficionado's toes curl as he connects on 40 of 49 passes (81.6%) for 522 yds, 6 TD, 0 INT, 150.6 rating and 0 sacks, making Andrew Luck's 400 yds and 3 TDs seem puny by comparison. The Colts strike first on a Vinatieri FG, after which the Steelers open up a can of whoop-ass, scoring TDs on their first four offensive possessions (all TD passes) plus a pick 6 by William Gay to run up a 35-10 lead. The Colts rally and threaten to make a comeback, narrowing the score to 42-34 late in the 3rd, aided by a blocked Roethlisberger punt (!) a pair of costly fumbles by Darrius Heyward-Bey and LeGarrette Blount. But an intentional grounding call on Luck after he trips in his own end zone results in a safety, and following the free kick, Ben adds his 6th TD pass of the day on a gutsy 4th-and-inches call to nail the lid shut on Indy. Note: Ben also wins his 100th game in 150 starts, joining Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana and Tom Brady as the only QBs in NFL history to do so.
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2014 Steelers 43 vs Ravens 23 SNF
Ben once again puts up video game-worthy stats, hitting 25 of 37 (67.5%) for 340 yds, 6 TD, 0 INT, becoming the only QB in NFL history to throw 12 TDs in a 2-game span. The Ravens are in control early, jumping out to a 7-0 lead and sacking Roethlisberger on 3 consecutive plays at one point. But Baltimore turnovers turn the tide. After a Ravens fumble, Ben quickly hits Le'Veon Bell for his first TD of the night. Moments later, Harrison pressures Flacco into an INT and Ben hits a wide open Martavis Bryant for a 19-yd score. The Ravens add a FG, but Ben responds with a gorgeous 47-yd TD bomb to Marcus Wheaton, capped by a 2-pt conversion when a mishandled snap results in a Wing-to-Spaeth pass for a 22-10 halftime lead. After a scoreless 3rd quarter, Ben begins the 4th quarter with his 4th TD of the day, a 54-yd strike to Antonio Brown who gathers in a 20-yd sideline pass, turnsinside, stiff-arms the safety and weaves his way across the field for a 29-10 lead. Jacoby Jones returns the ensuing kickoff 108 yds for a Baltimore TD, but it doesn't matter; moments later, Ben fires an 18-yd TD laser to Bryant. Roethlisberger completes his remarkable night on a 4th-and-2 play at the 2-minute warning, freezing the defense with play-action and lofting a beautiful touch pass to Spaeth, who dives into the end zone for Ben's 6th TD pass. Note: Joe Greene's number is retired in a ceremony at halftime.
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2014 Steelers 13 at Jets 20
The Steelers stumble against the 2-8 Jets, who capitalize on 4 Steelers turnovers, including 2 INTs by Big Ben and 2 fumbles by Antonio Brown. New York surges to a 17-0 1st-quarter lead, aided by Michael Vick's 67-yd TD pass and a short TD following a Brown fumble. Shockingly after their incredible output the previous two weeks, the Steelers struggle offensively, managing only 36 rushing yds and a missed 23-yd FG in the 4th. A late 80-yd TD from Ben to Martavis Bryant narrows the gap, but it's too late. Despite Roethlisberger's 343 passing yds, Pittsburgh fails to capitalize on red zone opportunities, settling for a FG from the Jets' 1. The Jets' defense, led by Jaiquawn Jarrett with two INTs and a fumble recovery, clamps down, while Nick Folk adds two FGs. The loss snaps the Steelers' 3-game win streak and highlights their recurring struggles against weaker teams.
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2014 Steelers 27 at Titans 24 MNF
The Steelers rally from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit to secure a hard-fought win. Le'Veon Bell dominates with 204 yds rushing, including 74 in the final quarter. He scores Pittsburgh's first offensive TD on a 5-yd run and grinds out clock late with 11 carries for 69 yds on the final drives. The Steelers start strong, jumping out to a 10-0 lead after William Gay's 28-yd INT return for a TD and a Shaun Suisham FG. However, Tennessee responds with an 80-yd TD catch by ex-Steeler Nate Washington after a Roethlisberger INT. Trailing 24-13 in the 3rd, the Steelers score consecutive TDs: Bell's run and Roethlisberger's 12-yd pass to Antonio Brown. Key struggles include two red-zone INTs by Ben, but the defense and Bell's heroics seal the comeback.
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2014 Steelers 32 vs Saints 35
The Steelers fall at home in a game marked by missed opportunities and defensive breakdowns. Despite Ben Roethlisberger throwing for 435 yds, two late TDs in garbage time distort the scoreline. Early drives stall with two FGs, a red zone INT, and a missed FG. Meanwhile, Drew Brees carves up the Steelers with 257 yds and 5 TDs, including a 69-yd strike to Kenny Stills, exploiting Ike Taylor. Mark Ingram adds 122 yds rushing. The Saints capitalize on Pittsburgh's miscues, turning a 6-0 Steelers lead into a 14-6 halftime deficit they never overcome. Missed chances in the red zone and defensive lapses define the game, leaving the Steelers searching for consistency in a season plagued by losses to teams with losing records.
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2014 Steelers 42 at Bengals 21
The Steelers, trailing 21-17 after 3 quarters in a game they HAVE to win, explode for 25 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to defeat the division-leading Bengals. Le'Veon Bell gains over 200 yds for the 3rd straight week, rushing for 185 yds and 2 TDs with 6 catches for 50 yds and 1 TD. Big Ben is equally impressive, throwing for 350 yds and 3 TDs, including a devastating play-action 94-yd bomb to rookie Martavis Bryant in the 4th to blow the game open. AJ Green has a monster day for the Bengals with 11 catches for 224 yds and a TD, but disappears in the 4th after a crushing hit from Stephn Tuitt knocks Andy Dalton out of the game.
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2014 Steelers 27 at Falcons 20
William Gay sets a Steelers franchise record with his 3rd INT returned in a single season, a 52-yd pick-6 early in the 2nd quarter that gives Pittsburgh a 13-0 lead. Le'Veon Bell adds two rushing TDs, including a 13-yarder early in the 4th quarter following big completions to Heath Miller (26 yds) and Markus Wheaton (30 yds) by Big Ben, who throws for 360 yds on 27 of 35 passing and no INTs. Atlanta closes the gap to 27-20 after a 4th-quarter TD pass to Roddy White, but Pittsburgh's defense holds strong, forcing punts and running out the clock late, aided by a key illegal contact penalty on 3rd down. The Steelers also limit Atlanta to FGs in the 3rd quarter with key defensive stops to seal the win.
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2014 Steelers 20 vs Chiefs 12
The Steelers clinch a playoff spot with a gritty win led by their defense. Le'Veon Bell scores on a 1-yd TD run, and Big Ben connects with Antonio Brown for a short TD. Pittsburgh's defense stands tall, forcing a huge turnover when Stephon Tuitt sacks Alex Smith and Vince Williams recovers the fumble. They also stop a Chiefs drive on 4th-and-inches at the Steelers 12 just before halftime. Despite multiple red zone trips, Kansas City scores only on field goals. A 4th quarter taunting penalty on William Gay on 3rd and 16 gives the Chiefs a chance to close the gap, but the Steelers extend their lead on a long, time consuming drive that ends in a short Suisham FG. Late in the game, a Chiefs FG makes it 17-9, but the Steelers recover the onside kick to seal the win.
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2014 Steelers 27 vs Bengals 17 SNF
The Steelers win the division but lose team MVP Le'Veon Bell early in the game on a questionable low shot to the knees by Reggie Nelson, ending Bell's season. Despite battling the flu, Roethlisberger hits 24 of 38 for 317 yds and 2 TDs, finishing the season with a league-high 4952 yds and connecting with Antonio Brown 7 times for 128 yds, including a late 63-yd TD to seal the game. Brown's TD comes after a fatal fumble by AJ Green at the Steeler 30 and is Brown's 129th catch of the season, 2nd highest in NFL history. Brown also scores the first TD of the day on an electrifying 71-yd punt return.
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2014 AFC Wildcard Steelers 17 vs Ravens 30 SNF
The Steelers' season ends in a 1st-round playoff loss at Heinz Field. Despite outgaining the Ravens, the offense struggles without Le'Veon Bell, managing just 68 yds rushing. Ben Roethlisberger throws for 334 yds but is sacked 5 times, throws 2 INTs, and leads only one TD drive - a 4th-quarter pass to Martavis Bryant set up by rookie Stephon Tuitt's fumble recovery. Baltimore capitalizes on 3 Steelers turnovers, including a critical 4th-quarter INT by Terrell Suggs that sets up a Joe Flacco TD pass, extending the Ravens' lead to 30-15. Flacco throws for 259 yds and 2 TDs, while Bernard Pierce's 1st-quarter TD run gives Baltimore a lead they never relinquish. Key defensive plays, including a blocked punt for a safety by Shamarko Thomas, give the Steelers chances late, but missed red-zone opportunities seal their fate.
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 | A HUGE gold star thank you goes out to Barry Blyler for generously contributing the 2014 season for the rest of us to enjoy. Kudos, Barry!
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