{"id":2778,"date":"2018-10-14T20:35:22","date_gmt":"2018-10-14T20:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/?p=2778"},"modified":"2018-10-16T18:42:04","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T18:42:04","slug":"steelers-beat-the-bengals-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/?p=2778","title":{"rendered":"Steelers beat the Bengals!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a familiar Steelers v. Bengals\u00a0script, the\u00a0Steelers survived an “almost” fourth quarter collapse to beat the Bengals on a timely play by Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Powered by a dominating performance by the offensive line, Ben Roethlisberger put together a heroic second half culminating in the 62 second, 77-Yard drive that produced\u00a0a 31-yard catch-and-run by Antonio Brown with 10 seconds remaining to win the game. It was another fantastic Ohio performance for Roethlisberger who finished with 369 Yards passing and one touchdown.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the specter of Le’Veon Bell hanging over his shoulder, James Conner had his most complete performance as a Steeler. Conner produced his third 100-Yard game of the season and had several highlight-reel runs including planting Vontaze Burfict on one.\u00a0Conner finished with 111 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. He leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n

The receivers had a great day as Roethlisberger completed passes to eight different receivers including himself. Brown was relatively quiet but stepped up when the team needed it most. Vance McDonald and Jesse James are a dangerous\u00a0combination, they combined for 12 catches for 94 yards. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In an emotional day for the defense, they put together a good performance overall, but they still seem to struggle in the middle. The defense put up respectable numbers but overall couldn’t make any big plays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can the special teams stink anymore? It is amazing how bad they play on a weekly basis. Coming off one of their best games, it was the same formula as before, mistake after mistake and poor coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Steelers continue to make several mistakes and continue to be penalized. But it was a big division win in hostile territory and put the team back in contention.<\/span><\/p>\n

BEER WE GO STEELERS, BEER WE GO!<\/span><\/p>\n

My \u201cGAME BEER\u201d goes to<\/span><\/strong>: This is when my football biased comes out\u2026I am going with the Offensive Line, For the second week in a row they helped produce over 100-yards on the ground and ZERO sacks! It starts up front and with great protection it is amazing what these teams can do!\u00a0Also Considered, Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and James Conner all would have been great choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where I watched the game:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0All over the house! I had to box in the AM but made it home about 5 minutes after kickoff. So, I watched some in my room, while getting changed, some in the upstairs family room with the Tailgate Kids and the Tailgate Pup and finally downstairs when KGB got home. Since I am in training, no beer, but we had amazing Buffalo Chicken Parmigiana Sliders and pasta with Garlic and Oil. One of our best snacks ever!<\/span><\/p>\n

My Stat of the week:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0I already highlighted the performance by the O-line which shutout Carlos Dunlop and Geno Atkins. I am going with ONE! One reception by Ben Roethlisberger. While this is an innocuous stat it marks the second catch of Roethlisberger\u2019s career and first in roughly ten years! <\/span><\/p>\n

My Thoughts on next week:<\/span><\/strong> The Steelers needed a big win going into the bye week and they got it. The BYE week should prove timely and may end the Le\u2019Veon Bell drama!<\/span><\/p>\n

This week\u2019s Jersey:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Heath Miller, #83, Steelers \u201cBlackout\u201d jersey. KGB Covets this jersey! <\/span><\/p>\n

We will review the “first half” next week about this time. Thanks for your patience!<\/p>\n

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