Trouble Taming The Colts

With The Pittsburgh Steelers 24-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, they are now tied with the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North division at 6 wins and 3 losses each. Pittsburgh's three losses have come to three teams that were in the playoffs last year, The Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts.

Even though Ben Roethlisberger completed 30-of-42 for 282 yards, he had no touchdowns and gave up 3 inteceptions. Ben, playing with a bad shoulder may have been a factor, but by him turning the ball over so often, it has become a bad habit that needs breaking. The Pittsburgh Steelers' running game was lacking the power of Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall., boh out with shoulder injuries.

His replacement, roockie Mewelde Moore, ran 24 times for only 57 yards. He was denied a touchdown from the 2 yard line. The Colts were able to capitalize on Pittsburgh's mistakes, making it a 3 point lead at half time instead of a 10 point one. They also scored the first touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense in the third quarter this year. The game ended on a hail Mary pass from Ben Roethlisberger that was intercepted by the Colts in the endzone.
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