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词条 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers season
释义

  1. Off-season

      Coaching staff & front-office changes    Roethlisberger suspension   Practice jersey sponsor   Roster changes   Departed players  New players  Retained players   Trades    2010 Draft class    Undrafted Free Agents   Camps and Organized Team Activities (OTAs)  Training Camp 

  2. Coaching staff

  3. Final Roster

  4. Preseason

      Schedule  

  5. Regular season

      Schedule  

  6. Standings

  7. Regular season results

     Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons  Week 2: at Tennessee Titans  Week 3: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers  Week 4: vs. Baltimore Ravens  Week 6: vs. Cleveland Browns  Week 7: at Miami Dolphins  Week 8: at New Orleans Saints  Week 9: at Cincinnati Bengals  Week 10: vs. New England Patriots  Week 11: vs. Oakland Raiders  Week 12: at Buffalo Bills  Week 13: at Baltimore Ravens  Week 14: vs. Cincinnati Bengals  Week 15: vs. New York Jets  Week 16: vs. Carolina Panthers  Week 17: at Cleveland Browns 

  8. Post-season Results

      Schedule   AFC Divisional Round: vs. Baltimore Ravens  AFC Championship Game: vs. New York Jets  Super Bowl XLV 

  9. References

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| team = Pittsburgh Steelers
| logo =
| year = 2010
| record = 12–4
| division_place = 1st AFC North
| playoffs = Won Divisional Playoffs (Ravens) 31–24

Won AFC Championship (Jets) 24–19
Lost Super Bowl XLV (Packers) 25–31


| coach = Mike Tomlin
| general manager = Kevin Colbert
| owner = The Rooney Family
| stadium = Heinz Field
| pro bowlers = OLB James Harrison
DE Brett Keisel
SS Troy Polamalu
C Maurkice Pouncey
(Did not participate due to participation in Super Bowl XLV)
| AP All-pros = James Harrison (1st team)
Troy Polamalu (1st team)
Maurkice Pouncey (2nd team)
| MVP = Troy Polamalu
| ROY = Maurkice Pouncey
| uniform =
| shortnavlink = Steelers seasons
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The 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the team's 78th season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League, the eleventh season under the leadership of general manager Kevin Colbert, and the fourth under head coach Mike Tomlin.

They reached Super Bowl XLV for the franchise's 8th Super Bowl appearance, but lost to the Green Bay Packers 31–25.

The Steelers allowed the fewest points in the NFL in 2010, with 232 (14.5 points per game).[1]

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Off-season

In 2009, the Steelers had finished with a 9–7 record in a tie for second place in the AFC North, falling short of the Playoffs. The Steelers played all of their home games at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The off-season was marked by the trade of Santonio Holmes, and the six game suspension (then reduced to four games) of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for off-the-field issues.

The team did not re-sign free agent running back Willie Parker, who had been with the team since 2004. They added receiver Antwaan Randle El and linebacker Larry Foote, who were both with the team for their Super Bowl XL victory.

Coaching staff & front-office changes

Coaching staff turnover

The disappointing outcome of the 2009 season brought about the first significant changes in the team's coaching staff since the hiring of Mike Tomlin in 2007.

Offensive line coach Larry Zierlein and special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky were dismissed on January 6, 2010.[2] Additionally, quarterbacks coach Ken Anderson announced his retirement on January 5, 2010.[3] All three men had served in the same roles for the three years since Tomlin assembled his initial staff.

Defensive quality control coach Lou Spanos left to become the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins.[4] Spanos had been on the defensive coaching staff since 1995.[5] Jerry Olsavsky was hired to replace Spanos. Olsavsky had coached linebackers at Youngstown State University for the previous seven seasons following a ten-year NFL career as a linebacker, primarily with the Steelers.[6]

Sean Kugler was hired to replace Zierlein as the offensive line coach. Kugler had until recently served in a similar capacity with the Buffalo Bills.[7]Al Everest filled the vacancy as special teams coordinator left by Ligashesky's dismissal. Everest has nearly 40 years of professional and college coaching experience, including the last fourteen coaching special teams for three NFL clubs. He served most recently as the special teams coach of the San Francisco 49ers. In {{NFL Year|2002}} Everest was named the NFL's Special Teams Coach of the Year for his work with the New Orleans Saints.[8]Randy Fichtner stepped into the quarterbacks coach post vacated by Anderson's retirement. Fichtner had coached the team's wide receivers since Tomlin's arrival in {{Steelers season|2007}} and Bruce Arians' promotion from that position to offensive coordinator. Scottie Montgomery was hired as the new wide receivers coach. Montgomery had coached receivers at his alma mater, Duke University, for the past four seasons, following an NFL and Arena Football playing career.[9]
Front office changes

The team lost pro scouting coordinator Doug Whaley who left to become the assistant general manager of the Buffalo Bills. Whaley had been in his position with the Steelers since {{Steelers season|1999}}.[10] Brandon Hunt was hired as Whaley's replacement in a return to the Steelers – Hunt had served as a scouting intern with the club in {{Steelers season|2005}} and {{Steelers season|2006}}. He spent the previous two seasons as a scout with the Houston Texans.[11]

Roethlisberger suspension

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in April that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be suspended for up to six games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. The commissioner also ordered Roethlisberger to undergo a behavioral analysis. On September 3, Goodell reduced the suspension to four games based on the results of the analysis and Roethlisberger's behavior in the interim period.[12] Roethlisberger had been accused of sexual assault in two separate incidents in 2009 and 2010, though criminal charges were not brought against him in either case.[13]

Practice jersey sponsor

Communications giant Comcast, the largest cable television provider in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area (as well as Pittsburgh Tri-State), signed on to place ads for its Xfinity bundled service on the Steelers' practice jerseys.[14] (The NFL had previously allowed teams to sell ad space on the practice jerseys in 2009.) Comcast has been an official team sponsor since 2002, when Comcast entered the Pittsburgh market through its acquisition of AT&T Broadband.

Roster changes

Departed players

//Free agent#National Football League usage">Unrestricted free agents (UFAs) signed by other teams
  • RB Willie Parker[15] – signed a 1-year contract with the Washington Redskins
  • WR Joey Galloway[15] – signed a 1-year contract with the Washington Redskins
  • CB Deshea Townsend[15] – signed a 1-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts
  • G Darnell Stapleton[15] – signed with the Florida Tuskers of the UFL[15]
  • S Tyrone Carter[15] – signed with the Washington Redskins[16]
  • FB Carey Davis[15] – signed with the Washington Redskins[16]
  • LB Rocky Boiman[15] – signed with the Detroit Lions[17]
//Free agent#National Football League usage">Exclusive rights free agents
  • LB Patrick Bailey – re-signed by Steelers;[18] released after final pre-season game in cut-down to 53-man roster;[27] claimed off waivers by Tennessee Titans[19]
Players remaining unsigned
  • DE Travis Kirschke[15]

New players

Unrestricted free agents signed from other teams
  • S Will Allen – played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009[20]
  • WR Arnaz Battle – played for the San Francisco 49ers in 2009[20]
  • ILB Larry Foote – played for the Detroit Lions in 2009[21]
  • WR Antwaan Randle El – played for the Washington Redskins in 2009[22]
  • OL Jonathan Scott – played for the Buffalo Bills in 2009[22]
  • LB Renauld Williams – played for the Canadian Football League's Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2009;[23] released after final pre-season game in cut-down to 53-man roster[36]

Retained players

Unrestricted free agents re-signed
  • QB Charlie Batch[15]
  • S Ryan Clark[15]
  • DE Nick Eason[15]
  • DT Casey Hampton[15]
  • PK Jeff Reed[15]
//Restricted free agent#NFL">Restricted free agents re-signed
Steelers made qualifying offers (tenders) which were accepted by these players, and the players were not signed by another team before the end of the restricted free agency period on April 15.[24] These players are therefore retained by the Steelers.
  • RT Willie Colon[25]
  • CB William Gay[25]
  • P Daniel Sepulveda[25]
  • TE Matt Spaeth[25]

Trades

Players traded away
  • WR Santonio Holmes[25] – traded to the New York Jets for 5th round selection (#155 overall) in the 2010 NFL draft
Players added via trade
  • QB Byron Leftwich – acquired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 7th round draft selection (#225 overall) in the 2010 NFL draft
  • CB Bryant McFadden – acquired from the Arizona Cardinals along with a 6th round selection (#195 overall) for a 5th round selection (#155 overall) in the 2010 NFL draft

2010 Draft class

{{main article|2010 NFL Draft}}

The Steelers selected ten players in the 2010 NFL Draft which took place over three days in late April. The selections consisted of two offensive linemen, three linebackers, two wide receivers, a cornerback and a running back. All of the team's draftees attended the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine.[26] The first round selection, Pouncey, and the wide receivers Sanders and Brown were the only selections from among the thirty players the team had brought in for pre-draft visits.[27]

The Steelers made one trade during the draft, re-acquiring cornerback Bryant McFadden from the Arizona Cardinals. The deal sent the fifth round selection (pick number 155) which the Steelers had acquired in the Santonio Holmes trade to the Cardinals in exchange for McFadden and a sixth round selection (pick number 195).

After the completion of the draft the team signed nine undrafted free agents.

2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Selections[28]
{{Abbr|Rd|Draft round{{Abbr|Pick #|Overall selection number{{Abbr|Player|Name of player{{Abbr|Pos|Position played{{Abbr|Ht|Height{{Abbr|Wt|Weight{{Abbr|College|College or university attended{{Abbr|Status|Current roster status
100118{{sortname|Maurkice|Pouncey}}C / G{{height|ft=6|in=5}}{{convert|312|lb|kg|abbr=on}}FloridaSigned (5 year)
205252{{sortname|Jason|Worilds}}OLB{{height|ft=6|in=1}}{{convert|254|lb|kg|abbr=on}}Virginia TechSigned (4 year)
308282{{sortname|Emmanuel|Sanders}}WR{{height|ft=5|in=11}}{{convert|186|lb|kg|abbr=on}}SMUSigned (3 year)
4116{{sortname|Thaddeus |Gibson}}OLB{{height|ft=6|in=2}}{{convert|243|lb|kg|abbr=on}}Ohio StateSigned (3 year)
5151{{sortname|Chris|Scott|Chris Scott (offensive lineman)}}G{{height|ft=6|in=4}}{{convert|319|lb|kg|abbr=on}}TennesseeSigned (3 year); placed on reserve/PUP list at start of season
5155{{ref label|a|a|a}}ZZZTraded to the Arizona Cardinals for CB Bryant McFadden and pick No. 195 (below)
5164{{ref label|b|b|b}}{{sortname|Crezdon|Butler}}CB{{height|ft=6|in=0}}{{convert|191|lb|kg|abbr=on}}ClemsonSigned (3 year)
5166{{ref label|b|b|b}}{{sortname|Stevenson|Sylvester}}LB{{height|ft=6|in=2}}{{convert|231|lb|kg|abbr=on}}UtahSigned (3 year)
6188{{sortname|Jonathan|Dwyer}}RB{{height|ft=5|in=11}}{{convert|229|lb|kg|abbr=on}}Georgia TechSigned (3 year)
6195{{ref label|c|c|c}}{{sortname|Antonio|Brown}}WR{{height|ft=5|in=10.125}}{{convert|186|lb|kg|abbr=on}}Central MichiganSigned (3 year)
7225ZZZTraded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for QB Byron Leftwich
7242{{ref label|b|b|b}}{{sortname|Doug|Worthington}}DE{{height|ft=6|in=5.125}}{{convert|292|lb|kg|abbr=on}}Ohio StateSigned (3 year); released after final pre-season game in cut-down to 53-man roster;[27] added to practice squad, then dropped from the practice squad one day later[52]
Notes:

{{note label|a|a|a}}from the NY Jets for Santonio Holmes[29]

{{note label|b|b|b}}compensatory selection

{{note label|c|c|c}}from Arizona Cardinals with CB Bryant McFadden for pick No. 155 (24th pick of Round 6)

Undrafted Free Agents

2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Undrafted Free Agents
Player Position Height Weight CollegeStatusRef.
{{sortname|Demetrius|Taylor}}FB{{height|ft=6|in=0}}{{convert|273|lb|kg|abbr=on}}Virginia TechReleased in first week of training camp[30]
{{sortname|Dorrian|Brooks}}G{{height|ft=6|in=2}}{{convert|306|lb|kg|abbr=on}}James MadisonReleased after final pre-season game in cut-down to 53-man roster;[31] added to practice squad[32][30]
{{sortname|Justin|Thornton}}S{{height|ft=6|in=1}}{{convert|213|lb|kg|abbr=on}}KansasReleased after final pre-season game in cut-down to 53-man roster[31][30]
{{sortname|Da'Mon|Cromartie-Smith}}S{{height|ft=6|in=2}}{{convert|210|lb|kg|abbr=on}}UTEPReleased prior to training camp; re-signed after Tuff Harris injury; released again after final pre-season game in cut-down to 53-man roster;[33] added to practice squad[32][30]
{{sortname|Kyle|Jolly}}OT{{height|ft=6|in=6}}{{convert|300|lb|kg|abbr=on}}North CarolinaReleased after final pre-season game in cut-down to 53-man roster;[31] added to practice squad[32][30]
{{sortname|Cordarrow|Thompson}}DT{{height|ft=6|in=2}}{{convert|301|lb|kg|abbr=on}}Virginia TechReleased prior to training camp[30]
{{sortname|A.J.|Trump}}C / G{{height|ft=6|in=3}}{{convert|300|lb|kg|abbr=on}}MiamiReleased prior to training camp[30][34]
{{sortname|Lindsey|Witten}}DE{{height|ft=6|in=5}}{{convert|260|lb|kg|abbr=on}}UConnReleased prior to training camp[35]
{{sortname|Bradley|Vierling}}C{{height|ft=6|in=3}}{{convert|295|lb|kg|abbr=on}}VanderbiltReleased prior to training camp[36]

Camps and Organized Team Activities (OTAs)

The Steelers official off-season training sessions were held on the following dates:

ActivityDates
OTAApril 19–20
Mini-campApril 30 – May 2
OTAMay 18–20
OTAJune 1–3
OTAJune 8–10

Training Camp

The team's 80-man roster at the start of training camp looked like this:

Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 Training Camp roster
Quarterbacks
  • 16 Charlie Batch
  • 10 Dennis Dixon
  •  4 Byron Leftwich
  •  7 Ben Roethlisberger
Running Backs
  • 41 Jonathan Dwyer
  • 11 Stefan Logan WR
  • 34 Rashard Mendenhall
  • 21 Mewelde Moore
  • 33 Isaac Redman
  • 44 Frank Summers RB/FB
  • 38 Demetrius Taylor FB
  • 28 Justin Vincent
Wide Receivers
  • 81 Arnaz Battle
  • 84 Antonio Brown
  • 19 Tyler Grisham
  • 15 Brandon London
  • 82 Antwaan Randle El
  • 88 Emmanuel Sanders
  • 17 Mike Wallace
  • 86 Hines Ward
  • 14 Isaiah Williams
Tight Ends
  • 87 Eugene Bright
  • 85 David Johnson
  • 49 Sean McHugh FB
  • 83 Heath Miller
  • 89 Matt Spaeth
Offensive Linemen
  • 71 Flozell Adams T
  • 77 Dorian Brooks G
  • 79 Trai Essex G
  • 73 Ramon Foster T/G
  • 62 Justin Hartwig C
  • 66 Tony Hills T
  • 67 Kyle Jolly T
  • 69 Adrian Jones T
  • 68 Chris Kemoeatu G
  • 64 Doug Legursky C
  • 53 Maurkice Pouncey C/G
  • 72 Jonathan Scott T
  • 78 Max Starks T
  • 65 Kraig Urbik G
Defensive Linemen
  • 93 Nick Eason DE
  • 98 Casey Hampton NT
  • 77 Ra'Shon Harris DE
  • 76 Chris Hoke NT
  • 96 Ziggy Hood DE
  • 99 Brett Keisel DE
  • 69 Steve McLendon NT/DE
  • 71 Scott Paxson NT
  • 91 Aaron Smith DE
  • 95 Doug Worthington NT/DE
Linebackers
  • 55 Patrick Bailey OLB
  • 51 James Farrior ILB
  • 50 Larry Foote ILB
  • 57 Keyaron Fox ILB
  • 90 Thaddeus Gibson OLB
  • 92 James Harrison OLB
  • 47 Stevenson Sylvester ILB
  • 94 Lawrence Timmons ILB
  • 48 Renauld Williams ILB
  • 56 LaMarr Woodley OLB
  • 97 Jason Worilds OLB
Defensive Backs
  • 26 Will Allen FS
  • 27 Joe Burnett CB
  • 40 Crezdon Butler CB
  • 25 Ryan Clark FS
  • 22 William Gay CB
  • 31 Tuff Harris SS
  • 23 Keenan Lewis CB
  • 20 Bryant McFadden CB
  • 37 Anthony Madison CB
  • 29 Ryan Mundy FS
  • 30 David Pittman CB
  • 43 Troy Polamalu SS
  • 24 Ike Taylor CB
  • 46 Justin Thornton SS
Special Teams
  •  9 Daniel Sepulveda P
  • 60 Greg Warren LS
Reserve Lists
  • 74 Willie Colon OT (IR)
  • 54 Andre Frazier OLB (Active/PUP)
  • 61 Chris Scott G/T (Active/PUP)
  • 80 Limas Sweed WR (IR)
Rookies in italics
Roster updated July 30, 2010

80 Active, 2 Inactive

Coaching staff

Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 staff
Front Office
  • Chairman Emeritus – Dan Rooney
  • President – Art Rooney II
  • Vice President – Art Rooney, Jr.
  • Director of Football Operations – Kevin Colbert
  • College Scouting Coordinator – Ron Hughes
  • Pro Personnel Coordinator – Brandon Hunt
Head Coaches
  • Head Coach – Mike Tomlin
  • Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line – John Mitchell
Offensive Coaches
  • Offensive Coordinator – Bruce Arians
  • Quarterbacks – Randy Fichtner
  • Running Backs – Kirby Wilson
  • Wide Receivers – Scottie Montgomery
  • Tight Ends – James Daniel
  • Offensive Line – Sean Kugler
  • Offensive Assistant – Harold Goodwin
 Defensive Coaches
  • Defensive Coordinator – Dick LeBeau
  • Linebackers – Keith Butler
  • Defensive Backs – Ray Horton
  • Defensive Assistant – Jerry Olsavsky
Special Teams Coaches
  • Special Teams Coordinator – Al Everest
  • Assistant Special Teams – Amos Jones
Strength and Conditioning
  • Strength and Conditioning – Garrett Giemont
  • Conditioning Assistant – Marcel Pastoor

Final Roster

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Preseason

Schedule

The Steelers preseason schedule was announced on March 31, 2010.[37]

Week Date Kickoff (ET) Opponent Result Record Game Site TV NFL Recap
1Sat. Aug. 147:30 p.m.Detroit LionsW 23–71–0Heinz FieldKDKARecap
2Sat. Aug. 217:00 p.m.at New York GiantsW 24–172–0New Meadowlands StadiumKDKARecap
3Sun. Aug. 298:00 p.m.at Denver BroncosL 17–342–1Invesco Field at Mile HighFOXRecap
4Thu. Sep. 27:30 p.m.Carolina PanthersW 19–33–1Heinz FieldKDKARecap

Regular season

Schedule

Per the NFL's predetermined scheduling formula, the Steelers played every team in the AFC East and NFC South, the teams from the AFC South and West who finished in the same position as the Steelers in 2009 (third), and their usual AFC North division rivals.

The Steelers played a Sunday night game on October 31 against the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints in a game which conflicted with game four of baseball's World Series. This marked the first time the NFL has scheduled a Sunday night game opposite a World Series contest that is not a seventh game.[38] The league explained that the decision of which game to show in this time slot was made with an eye toward minimizing the possibility that one of the competitors would be from the same market as a team participating in the World Series — New Orleans has no Major League Baseball team and the Pittsburgh Pirates were considered long shots to participate in the post-season (and indeed, they posted the worst record in Major League Baseball in 2010). There was also a feeling among the schedulers that the Steelers have a following independent of other sports. Additionally, while the Saints are the defending Super Bowl champions, the Steelers had won Super Bowl XLIII the season before.[39] The game was considered for the NFL Kickoff game, but before the Saints eventual opponent (the Minnesota Vikings) was announced, the Steelers publicly declined the offer due to the Pirates being scheduled to play at nearby PNC Park during Weeks 2 and 3 of the Steelers season, and the fact that the two teams prefer not to play in Pittsburgh on the same day due to parking issues along Pittsburgh's North Side, where both PNC Park and Heinz Field are located.[40] The Steelers hosted the Atlanta Falcons in their season opener instead.

The Steelers' only Monday Night Football appearance occurred on November 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Although it is generally unusual to have more than two consecutive home or away games, the Steelers schedule featured three consecutive away games (weeks 7–9) and three consecutive home games (weeks 14–16).

The team brought back their throwback uniform for a fourth year. It was worn October 17 against the Cleveland Browns and November 14 against the New England Patriots.[41] This marked the first season since the uniforms were introduced in 2007 that the Steelers did not wear their throwback uniform against the rival Baltimore Ravens.

Week Date Kickoff (ET) Opponent Result Record Game Site TV NFL Recap
1Sun. Sep. 121:00 p.m.Atlanta FalconsW 15–9 (OT)1–0Heinz FieldFOXRecap
2Sun. Sep. 191:00 p.m.at Tennessee TitansW 19–112–0LP FieldCBSRecap
3Sun. Sep. 261:00 p.m.at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 38–133–0Raymond James StadiumCBSRecap
4Sun. Oct. 31:00 p.m.Baltimore RavensL 14–173–1Heinz FieldCBSRecap
5Bye
6Sun. Oct. 171:00 p.m.Cleveland BrownsW 28–104–1Heinz FieldCBSRecap
7Sun. Oct. 241:00 p.m.at Miami DolphinsW 23–225–1Sun Life StadiumCBSRecap
8Sun. Oct. 318:20 p.m.at New Orleans SaintsL 10–205–2Louisiana SuperdomeNBCRecap
9Mon. Nov. 88:30 p.m.at Cincinnati BengalsW 27–216–2Paul Brown StadiumESPNRecap
10Sun. Nov. 148:20 p.m.New England PatriotsL 26–396–3Heinz FieldNBCRecap
11Sun. Nov. 211:00 p.m.Oakland RaidersW 35–37–3Heinz FieldCBSRecap
12Sun. Nov. 281:00 p.m.at Buffalo BillsW 19–16 (OT)8–3Ralph Wilson StadiumCBSRecap
13Sun. Dec. 58:20 p.m.at Baltimore RavensW 13–109–3M&T Bank StadiumNBCRecap
14Sun. Dec. 121:00 p.m.Cincinnati BengalsW 23–710–3Heinz FieldCBSRecap
15Sun. Dec. 194:15 p.m.New York JetsL 17–2210–4Heinz FieldCBSRecap
16Thu. Dec. 238:20 p.m.Carolina PanthersW 27–311–4Heinz FieldNFLNRecap
17Sun. Jan. 21:00 p.m.at Cleveland BrownsW 41–912–4Cleveland Browns StadiumCBSRecap

Note: Bold indicates division games.

Standings

{{2010 AFC North standings}}

Regular season results

Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons

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  • PIT – Jeff Reed 52 yard field goal, Steelers 3–0, Drive: 11 plays, 40 yards, 7:09.
Second quarter
  • ATL – Matt Bryant 49 yard field goal, Tied 3–3, Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards, 0:17.
Third quarter
  • ATL – Matt Bryant 39 yard field goal, Falcons 6–3, Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 4:20.
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 36 yard field goal, Tied 6–6, Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 3:47.
Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 34 yard field goal, Steelers 9–6, Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 5:07.
  • ATL – Matt Bryant 23 yard field goal, Tied 9–9, Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 5:30.
Overtime
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 50 yard run, Steelers 15–9, Drive: 1 plays, 50 yards, 0:11.

|stats=Top passers
  • ATL – Matt Ryan – 27/44, 252 yards, 1 interception
  • PIT – Dennis Dixon – 18/26, 236 yards, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • ATL – Michael Turner – 19 rushes, 42 yards
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 22 rushes, 120 yards, 1 touchdown
Top receivers
  • ATL – Roddy White – 13 receptions, 111 yards
  • PIT – Hines Ward – 6 receptions, 108 yards
Top tacklers
  • ATL – Curtis Lofton – 9 tackles, 3 assists, 1 sack
  • PIT – Bryant McFadden – 12 tackles, 2 assists

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The Steelers began their season at home in an interconference duel with the Atlanta Falcons. Pittsburgh delivered the opening punch in the first quarter as kicker Jeff Reed made a 52-yard field goal. The Falcons would answer in the second quarter with kicker Matt Bryant making a 49-yard field goal.

Atlanta would take the lead in the third quarter with Bryant's 39-yard field goal, but Pittsburgh would tie the game on Reed's 36-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Steelers would regain the lead as Reed got a 34-yard field goal. However, the Falcons would respond as Bryant nailed a 23-yard field goal. In overtime, Pittsburgh made quick work of their lone possession as running back Rashard Mendenhall got the game-ending 50-yard touchdown run.

With the win, the Steelers not only began their season at 1–0, but they also picked up their eighth consecutive opening day win.

Week 2: at Tennessee Titans

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|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 2: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
|date=September 19
|time=1:00 p.m. EDT
|road=Steelers
|R1=7 |R2=6 |R3=0 |R4=6
|home=Titans
|H1=3 |H2=0 |H3=0 |H4=8
|stadium=LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
|attendance=69,143
|weather=87°F (Sunny)
|referee=John Parry
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • PIT – Antonio Brown 89 yard kickoff return (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 7–0, Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:14.
  • TEN – Rob Bironas 21 yard field goal, Steelers 7–3, Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:52.
Second quarter
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 36 yard field goal, Steelers 10–3, Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 6:33.
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 34 yard field goal, Steelers 13–3, Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:36.
Third quarterFourth quarter
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 25 yard field goal, Steelers 16–3, Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 4:53.
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 27 yard field goal, Steelers 19–3, Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:33.
  • TEN – Nate Washington 2 yard pass from Kerry Collins (Kerry Collins – Kenny Britt pass), Steelers 19–11, Drive: 17 plays, 85 yards, 4:01.

|stats=Top passers
  • PIT – Charlie Batch – 5/11, 25 yards
  • TEN – Kerry Collins – 17/25, 149 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 23 rushes, 69 yards
  • TEN – Chris Johnson – 16 rushes, 34 yards
Top receivers
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 2 receptions, 25 yards
  • TEN – Justin Gage – 4 receptions, 74 yards
Top tacklers
  • PIT – Lawrence Timmons – 12 tackles, 3 assists, 1 forced fumble
  • TEN – Jason Babin – 7 tackles, 1 assist

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Hoping to maintain their winning streak, the Steelers flew to LP Field for an AFC Duel with the Titans. The Steelers wasted no time getting the early lead when on the opening kickoff, Mewelde Moore handed the ball off to rookie wide receiver Antonio Brown, who returned it 89 yards for a touchdown. Tennessee would cut the lead when Rob Bironas nailed a 21-yard field goal. Throughout the rest of the game, Pittsburgh scored steadily with kicker Jeff Reed, who hit field goals of 36, 34, 25, and 27 yards, putting the Steelers up 19–3. The Titans finally scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter with a Kerry Collins 2-yard pass to former Steeler Nate Washington, and successfully converted the 2-point conversion and onside kick necessary to give themselves the chance to tie the game on the final drive. However, Pittsburgh's defense was able to stop Chris Johnson on a reception as the clock ran out, sealing the victory.

Starting quarterback Dennis Dixon sprained his left knee during the second quarter and was replaced by Charlie Batch, but the Steelers defense swarmed the Titans, coming up with four sacks and forcing seven turnovers, the most by Tennessee since 2000.

The Titans pulled their starting QB, Vince Young, after his third turnover. After replacing Young, Kerry Collins had two turnovers of his own.

Pittsburgh also ended Tennessee running back Chris Johnson's 100-yard rushing streak at 12 games. The NFL's rushing champion had a chance to move one game away from the league record of 14 held by Barry Sanders, but he finished with just 16 carries for 34 yards.

Steelers linebacker James Harrison had three sacks, forced a fumble and recovered another. Safety Troy Polamalu was credited for an interception and an impressive leaping tackle on Kerry Collins during an attempted goal-line stand by the Steelers to win the game and improve to 2–0.

Week 3: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 3: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
|date=September 26
|time=1:00 p.m. EDT
|road=Steelers
|R1=7 |R2=21 |R3=3 |R4=7
|home=Buccaneers
|H1=3 |H2=3 |H3=0 |H4=7
|stadium=Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
|attendance=61,036
|weather=90°F (Cloudy)
|referee=Bill Leavy
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • TB – Connor Barth 40 yard field goal, Buccaneers 3–0, Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:58.
  • PIT – Mike Wallace 46 yard pass from Charlie Batch (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 7–3, Drive: 2 plays, 45 yards, 0:53.
Second quarter
  • TB – Connor Barth 24 yard field goal, Steelers 7–6, Drive: 15 plays, 74 yards, 8:45.
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 3 yard run (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 14–6, Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 3:49.
  • PIT – Mile Wallace 41 yard pass from Charlie Batch (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 21–6, Drive: 2 plays, 44 yards, 0:47.
  • PIT – Hines Ward 9 yard pass from Charlie Batch (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 28–6, Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 4:02.
Third quarter
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 24 yard field goal, Steelers 31–6, Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 4:21.
Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Brett Keisel 79 yard interception return (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 38–6.
  • TB – LeGarrette Blount 1 yard run (Connor Barth kick), Steelers 38–13, Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:09.

|stats=Top passers
  • PIT – Charlie Batch – 12/17, 186 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
  • TB – Josh Freeman – 20/31, 184 yards, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 19 rushes, 143 yards, 1 touchdown
  • TB – LeGarrette Blount – 6 rushes, 27 yards, 1 touchdown
Top receivers
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 3 receptions, 100 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • TB – Earnest Graham – 4 receptions, 57 yards
Top tacklers
  • PIT – Lawrence Timmons – 5 tackles, 2 assists, 1 sack
  • TB – Ronde Barber – 8 tackles, 1 assist

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Coming off their road win over the Titans, the Steelers flew to Raymond James Stadium for a Week 3 interconference duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With quarterback Dennis Dixon recovering from injury, veteran quarterback Charlie Batch made his first start since Week 17 of the 2007 season.

Pittsburgh trailed early in the first quarter as Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth got a 40-yard field goal following a Batch interception. Afterwards, the Steelers would answer as Batch completed a 46-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Wallace. Tampa Bay would respond in the second quarter as Barth nailed a 24-yard field goal, but Pittsburgh would strike back, beginning with a 3-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall. Batch would then find Wallace again on a 41-yard touchdown pass, followed by his 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Hines Ward.

The Steelers would pull away in the second half as kicker Jeff Reed booted a 24-yard field goal in the third quarter, followed by defensive end Brett Keisel returning an interception 79 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Buccaneers would close out the game as running back LeGarrette Blount got a 1-yard touchdown run.

With the win, the Steelers got their first 3–0 start since 2007.

Week 4: vs. Baltimore Ravens

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|date=October 3
|time=1:00 p.m. EDT
|road=Ravens
|R1=0 |R2=10 |R3=0 |R4=7
|home=Steelers
|H1=7 |H2=0 |H3=0 |H4=7
|stadium=Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|attendance=64,729
|weather=56°F (Rain)
|referee= Ed Hochuli
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 1 yard run (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 7–0, Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 4:08.
Second quarter
  • BAL – Willis McGahee 9 yard run (Billy Cundiff kick), Tied 7–7, Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 3:35.
  • BAL – Billy Cundiff 33 yard field goal, Ravens 10–7, Drive: 14 plays, 48 yards, 5:20.
Third quarterFourth quarter
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 7 yard run (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 14–10, Drive: 13 plays, 93 yards, 6:52.
  • BAL – T. J. Houshmandzadeh 18 yard pass from Joe Flacco (Billy Cundiff kick), Ravens 17–14, Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 0:36.

|stats=Top passers
  • BAL – Joe Flacco – 24/37, 256 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
  • PIT – Charlie Batch – 12/21, 141 yards, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • BAL – Willis McGahee – 14 rushes, 39 yards, 1 touchdown
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 25 rushes, 79 yards, 2 touchdowns
Top receivers
  • BAL – Derrick Mason – 6 receptions, 80 yards
  • PIT – Antwaan Randle El – 2 receptions, 50 yards
Top tacklers
  • BAL – Haloti Ngata – 8 tackles, 3 assists, 1 sack
  • PIT – Lawrence Timmons – 6 tackles, 3 assists

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Coming off their impressive road win over the Buccaneers, the Steelers went home for an AFC North duel with the Baltimore Ravens. Pittsburgh would deliver the opening punch in the first quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall. The Ravens would take the lead in the second quarter as running back Willis McGahee got a 9-yard touchdown run, followed by kicker Billy Cundiff getting a 33-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, the Steelers would regain the lead as Mendenhall picked up a 7-yard touchdown run. However, Baltimore would get the last laugh as quarterback Joe Flacco completed an 18-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh with 33 seconds remaining. The Steelers would get the ball back with 20 seconds remaining but quarterback Charlie Batch threw a pass that was picked off by linebacker Ray Lewis, effectively ending the game.

With the loss, Pittsburgh went into their bye week at 3–1.

Week 6: vs. Cleveland Browns

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|title=Week 6: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
|date=October 17
|time=1:00 p.m. EDT
|road=Browns
|R1=3 |R2=0 |R3=0 |R4=7
|home=Steelers
|H1=0 |H2=7 |H3=7 |H4=14
|stadium=Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|attendance=65,168
|weather=63°F (Sunny)
|referee=Walt Anderson
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • CLE – (1:51) Phil Dawson 39 yard field goal, Browns 3–0, Drive: 7 plays, 14 yards, 4:16.
Second quarter
  • PIT – (10:40) Mike Wallace 29 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 7–3, Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 6:11.
Third quarter
  • PIT – (3:13) Hines Ward 8 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 14–3, Drive: 5 plays, 96 yards, 1:59.
Fourth quarter
  • PIT – (5:50) Rashard Mendenhall 2 yard run (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 21–3, Drive: 4 plays, 13 yards, 2:00.
  • CLE – (4:09) Benjamin Watson 12 yard pass from Colt McCoy (Phil Dawson kick), Steelers 21–10, Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 1:41.
  • PIT – (1:25) Heath Miller 14 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 28–10, Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, 0:17.

|stats=Top passers
  • CLE – Colt McCoy – 23/33, 281 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 16/27, 257 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • CLE – Peyton Hillis – 12 rushes, 41 yards
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 27 rushes, 84 yards, 1 touchdown
Top receivers
  • CLE – Benjamin Watson – 6 receptions, 88 yards, 1 touchdown
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 3 receptions, 90 yards, 1 touchdown
Top tacklers
  • CLE – T. J. Ward – 6 tackles, 4 assists
  • PIT – James Harrison – 9 tackles, 2 assists, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble

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Coming off their bye week, the Steelers stayed at home, donned their throwback uniforms, and played their Week 6 AFC North duel with their archrival, the Cleveland Browns, as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made his season debut following his four-game suspension.

Pittsburgh trailed in the first quarter as Browns kicker Phil Dawson got a 39-yard field goal. The Steelers answered in the second quarter as Roethlisberger found wide receiver Mike Wallace on a 29-yard touchdown pass.

The Steelers added onto their lead in the third quarter as Roethlisberger connected with wide receiver Hines Ward on an 8-yard touchdown pass. In the fourth quarter, Pittsburgh continued its dominating day as running back Rashard Mendenhall got a 2-yard touchdown run. Cleveland tried to rally as quarterback Colt McCoy completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Benjamin Watson, but the Steelers pulled away as Roethlisberger connected with tight end Heath Miller on a 14-yard touchdown pass.

With the win, Pittsburgh improved to 4–1.

Week 7: at Miami Dolphins

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|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
|date=October 24
|time=1:00 p.m. EDT
|road=Steelers
|R1=0 |R2=17 |R3=3 |R4=3
|home=Dolphins
|H1=6 |H2=10 |H3=3 |H4=3
|stadium=Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
|attendance=69,867
|weather=80°F (Cloudy)
|referee=Gene Steratore
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
|reference=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010102401/2010/REG7/steelers@dolphins
|scoring=First quarter
  • MIA – Dan Carpenter 39 yard field goal, Dolphins 3–0, Drive: 4 plays, 1 yards, 0:51.
  • MIA – Dan Carpenter 23 yard field goal, Dolphins 6–0, Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:53.
Second quarter
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 22 yard field goal, Dolphins 6–3, Drive: 13 plays, 86 yards, 8:20.
  • PIT – Hines Ward 21 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 10–6, Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 1:44.
  • MIA – Dan Carpenter 22 yard field goal, Steelers 10–9, Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 5:08.
  • PIT – Mike Wallace 53 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 17–9, Drive: 1 plays, 53 yards, 0:16.
  • MIA – Davone Bess 26 yard pass from Chad Henne (Dan Carpenter kick), Steelers 17–16, Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:57.
Third quarter
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 39 yard field goal, Steelers 20–16, Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 5:32.
  • MIA – Dan Carpenter 37 yard field goal, Steelers 20–19, Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 4:24.
Fourth quarter
  • MIA – Dan Carpenter 40 yard field goal, Dolphins 22–20, Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:27.
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 18 yard field goal, Steelers 23–22, Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 2:51.

|stats=Top passers
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 19/27, 302 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • MIA – Chad Henne – 23/36, 257 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 15 rushes, 37 yards
  • MIA – Ricky Williams – 11 rushes, 48 yards
Top receivers
  • PIT – Hines Ward – 7 receptions, 131 yards, 1 touchdown
  • MIA – Davone Bess – 6 receptions, 66 yards, 1 touchdown
Top tacklers
  • PIT – Bryant McFadden – 5 tackles, 1 assist
  • MIA – Chris Clemons – 6 tackles, 3 assists, 0.5 sack, 2 forced fumbles

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Coming off their home win over the Browns, the Steelers flew to Sun Life Stadium for a Week 7 intraconference duel with the Miami Dolphins. Pittsburgh trailed in the first quarter as Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter made a 39-yard and a 23-yard field goal. The Steelers took the lead in the second quarter with a 22-yard field goal from kicker Jeff Reed, followed by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hooking up with wide receiver Hines Ward on a 21-yard touchdown pass. Miami answered with Carpenter getting a 22-yard field goal, yet Pittsburgh came right back as Roethlisberger found wide receiver Mike Wallace on a 53-yard touchdown pass. The Dolphins would close out the half with quarterback Chad Henne completing a 25-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Davone Bess.

In the third quarter, the Steelers added onto their lead as Reed booted a 39-yard field goal. Miami answered with Carpenter making a 37-yard field goal. Miami retook the lead in the fourth quarter as Carpenter got a 40-yard field goal, yet Pittsburgh struck back as Reed got an 18-yard field goal. The Dolphins tried to rally, but the Pittsburgh defense stiffened and held for the victory.

With the win, the Steelers improved to 5–1.

Week 8: at New Orleans Saints

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|date=October 31
|state=collapsed
|time=8:20 p.m. EDT
|road=Steelers
|R1=0 |R2=3 |R3=0 |R4=7
|home=Saints
|H1=0 |H2=3 |H3=3 |H4=14
|stadium=Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
|attendance=70,011
|weather=Dome
|referee=Pete Morelli
|TV=NBC
|TVAnnouncers=Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Andrea Kremer
|reference=Game Book Recap
|scoring=First quarterSecond quarter
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 19 yard field goal, Steelers 3–0, Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 6:11.
  • NO – Garrett Hartley 31 yard field goal, Tied 3–3, Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 1:03.
Third quarter
  • NO – Garrett Hartley 23 yard field goal, Saints 6–3, Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 6:36.
Fourth quarter
  • NO – Marques Colston 16 yard pass from Drew Brees (Garrett Hartley kick), Saints 13–3, Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 6:13.
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 38 yard run (Jeff Reed kick), Saints 13–10, Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 2:07.
  • NO – Lance Moore 8 yard pass from Drew Brees (Garrett Hartley kick), Saints 20–10, Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:47.

|stats=Top passers
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 17/28, 195 yards, 1 interception
  • NO – Drew Brees – 34/44, 305 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 15 rushes, 71 yards, 1 touchdowns
  • NO – Julius Jones – 7 receptions, 16 yards
Top receivers
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 3 receptions, 43 yards
  • NO – Robert Meachem – 6 receptions, 76 yards
Top tacklers
  • PIT – Lawrence Timmons – 11 tackles, 1 assist
  • NO – Jonathan Vilma – 6 tackles, 3 assists, 1 sack

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Coming off their road win over the Dolphins, the Steelers flew to the Louisiana Superdome for a Week 8 interconference duel with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night. After a scoreless first quarter, Pittsburgh struck first in the second quarter with a 19-yard field goal from kicker Jeff Reed. The Saints answered with a 31-yard field goal from kicker Garrett Hartley.

New Orleans took the lead as Hartley got a 23-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Saints increased their lead as quarterback Drew Brees completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marques Colston. The Steelers responded with a 38-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall, but New Orleans struck back with Brees completing an 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Lance Moore.

With the loss, Pittsburgh fell to 5–2.

Week 9: at Cincinnati Bengals

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|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 9: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
|date=November 8
|time=8:30 p.m. EST
|road=Steelers
|R1=10 |R2=10 |R3=0 |R4=7
|home=Bengals
|H1=0 |H2=7 |H3=0 |H4=14
|stadium=Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
|attendance=65,626
|weather=44°F (Clear)
|referee= Ron Winter
|TV=ESPN
|TVAnnouncers=Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden and Suzy Kolber
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 1 yard run (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 7–0, Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards, 1:55.
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 25 yard field goal, Steelers 10–0, Drive: 6 plays, 23 yards, 2:17.
Second quarter
  • CIN – Terrell Owens 19 yard pass from Carson Palmer (Mike Nugent kick), Steelers 10–7, Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 2:05.
  • PIT – Hines Ward 8 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 17–7, Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 3:03.
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 53 yard field goal, Steelers 20–7, Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 0:40.
Third quarterFourth quarter
  • PIT – Mike Wallace 39 yard pass from Antwaan Randle El (Jeff Reed kick), Steelers 27–7, Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 2:40.
  • CIN – Terrel Owens 27 yard pass from Carson Palmer (Mike Nugent kick), Steelers 27–14, Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:38.
  • CIN – Cedric Benson 1 yard run (Mike Nugent kick), Steelers 27–21, Drive: 2 plays, 36 yards, 1:01.

|stats=Top passers
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 17/27, 163 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
  • CIN – Carson Palmer – 22/36, 248 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 22 rushes, 99 yards, 1 touchdown
  • CIN – Cedric Benson – 18 rushes, 54 yards, 1 touchdown
Top receivers
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 5 receptions, 110 yards, 1 touchdown
  • CIN – Terrell Owens – 10 receptions, 141 yards, 2 touchdowns
Top tacklers
  • PIT – James Farrior – 9 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack
  • CIN – Dhani Jones – 6 tackles, 3 assists

}}

Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Saints, the Steelers flew to Paul Brown Stadium for a Week 9 AFC North duel with the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Pittsburgh delivered the opening strike in the first quarter as running back Rashard Mendenhall got a 1-yard touchdown run, followed by a 25-yard field goal from kicker Jeff Reed. The Bengals answered in the second quarter as quarterback Carson Palmer completed a 19-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Terrell Owens, yet the Steelers responded with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hooking up with wide receiver Hines Ward on an 8-yard touchdown pass, followed by Reed's 53-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, Pittsburgh added onto their lead in the fourth quarter as wide receiver Antwaan Randle El found wide receiver Mike Wallace on a 39-yard touchdown pass. Cincinnati tried to rally as Palmer completed a 27-yard touchdown pass to Owens, followed by running back Cedric Benson getting a 1-yard touchdown run, thanks in no small part to two consecutive penalties called against the Steelers, both of which were later deemed by the NFL to have been incorrect.[42] Fortunately, the defense held on to preserve the victory.

With the win, the Steelers improved to 6–2.

Week 10: vs. New England Patriots

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 10: New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
|date=November 14
|time=8:20 p.m. EST
|road=Patriots
|R1=10|R2=0|R3=13|R4=16
|home=Steelers
|H1=0|H2=3|H3=0|H4=23
|stadium=Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|attendance=64,359
|weather=44°F (Cloudy)
|referee=Carl Cheffers
|TV=NBC
|TVAnnouncers=Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Andrea Kremer
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • NE – Rob Gronkowski 19 yard pass from Tom Brady (Shayne Graham kick), Patriots 7–0, Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:07.
  • NE – Shayne Graham 31 yard field goal, Patriots 10–0, Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 5:26.
Second quarter
  • PIT – Jeff Reed 22 yard field goal, Patriots 10–3, Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:22.
Third quarter
  • NE – Rob Gronkowski 9 yard pass from Tom Brady (Shayne Graham kick), Patriots 17–3, Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 5:12.
  • NE – Tom Brady 3 yard run (kick failed, wr), Patriots 23–3, Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:18.
Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Emmanuel Sanders 6 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jeff Reed kick), Patriots 23–10, Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:11.
  • NE – James Sanders 32 yard interception return (pass failed), Patriots 29–10.
  • PIT – Mike Wallace from Ben Roethlisberger (Mewelde Moore run), Patriots 29–18, Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 1:48.
  • NE – Rob Gronkowski 25 yard pass from Tom Brady (Shayne Graham kick), Patriots 36–18, Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 2:21.
  • PIT – Mike Wallace 33 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Mewelde Moore run), Patriots 36–26, Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:24.
  • NE – Shayne Grahan 36 yard field goal, Patriots 39–26, Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 1:06.

|stats=Top passers
  • NE – Tom Brady – 30/43, 350 yards, 3 touchdowns
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 30/49, 387 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interceptions
Top rushers
  • NE – BenJarvus Green-Ellis – 18 rushes, 87 yards
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 11 rushes, 50 yards
Top receivers
  • NE – Wes Welker – 8 receptions, 89 yards
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 8 receptions, 136 yards, 2 touchdowns
Top tacklers
  • NE – Devin McCourty – 7 tackles, 2 assists
  • PIT – Bryant McFadden – 9 tackles

}}

The Steelers' ninth game was an AFC duel with the Patriots. The Steelers trailed early as QB Tom Brady made a 19-yard TD pass to TE Rob Gronkowski. This was followed by kicker Shayne Graham getting a 31-yard field goal. The Steelers responded in the second quarter with kicker Jeff Reed nailing a 22-yard field goal. The Steelers struggled further when Brady threw another TD pass to Gronkowski, this one from 9 yards out. That was followed by Brady's scramble 3 yards to the endzone for a touchdown (With a failed PAT as the kick went wide-right). The Steelers scored first in the 4th quarter when QB Ben Roethlisberger completed a 6-yard TD pass to WR Emmanuel Sanders. The Steelers looked to create another scoring drive, but it came to a halt when Roethlisberger's pass was intercepted by SS James Sanders and returned 32 yards for a touchdown (With a failed 2-point conversion). The Steelers tried to cut the lead with a Roethlisberger 15-yard TD pass to WR Mike Wallace, but the Patriots replied with Brady getting a 25-yard TD pass to Gronkowski. Again the Steelers tried to get closer when Roethlisberger completed a 33-yard TD pass to Wallace, but the Patriots put the game away after Graham hit a 36-yard field goal.

With the loss, the Steelers fell to 6–3.

Week 11: vs. Oakland Raiders

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 11: Oakland Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
|date=November 21
|time=1:00 p.m. EST
|road=Raiders
|R1=3 |R2=0 |R3=0 |R4=0
|home=Steelers
|H1=0 |H2=21 |H3=0 |H4=14
|stadium=Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|attendance=64,987
|weather=63°F (Sunny)
|referee=Tony Corrente
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 41 yard field goal, Raiders 3–0, Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:27.
Second quarter
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 5 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 7–3, Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 8:06.
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger 16 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 14–3, Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 3:30.
  • PIT – Emmanuel Sanders 22 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 21–3, Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 1:23.
Third quarterFourth quarter
  • PIT – Mike Wallace 52 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 28–3, Drive: 2 plays, 54 yards, 0:18.
  • PIT – Isaac Redman 16 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 35–3, Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 2:24.

|stats=Top passers
  • OAK – Bruce Gradkowski – 13/24, 98 yards, 1 interception
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 18/29, 275 yards, 3 touchdowns
Top rushers
  • OAK – Michael Bush – 4 rushes, 33 yards
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 23 rushes, 59 yards, 1 touchdown
Top receivers
  • OAK – Johnnie Lee Higgins – 4 receptions, 37 yards
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 3 receptions, 116 yards, 1 touchdown
Top tacklers
  • OAK – Lamarr Houston – 5 tackles, 2 assists, 1 sack
  • PIT – James Farrior – 7 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack

}}

Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Patriots, the Steelers stayed at home for a Week 11 duel with the Oakland Raiders. Pittsburgh trailed early in the first quarter as Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski made a 41-yard field goal. However that would turn out to be the Raiders' only points of the game. The Steelers took the lead in the second quarter with a 5-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall, followed by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's 16-yard touchdown run and his 22-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. After a scoreless third quarter, the Steelers added onto their lead in the fourth quarter as Roethlisberger found wide receiver Mike Wallace on a 52-yard touchdown pass. Afterwards, Pittsburgh punctuated the game with a 16-yard touchdown pass to running back Isaac Redman.

With the win, the Steelers improved to 7–3.

Week 12: at Buffalo Bills

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 12: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
|date=November 28
|time=1:00 p.m. EST
|road=Steelers
|R1=7 |R2=6 |R3=0 |R4=3 |R5=3
|home=Bills
|H1=0 |H2=0 |H3=7 |H4=9 |H5=0
|stadium=Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
|attendance=69,642
|weather=36°F (Cloudy)
|referee=John Parry
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 1 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 7–0, Drive: 13 plays, 78 yards, 7:54.
Second quarter
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 45 yard field goal, Steelers 10–0, Drive: 14 plays, 51 yards, 6:12.
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 46 yard field goal, Steelers 13–0, Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 1:39.
Third quarter
  • BUF – Fred Jackson 65 yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Steelers 13–7, Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:09.
Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 29 yard field goal, Steelers 13–10, Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 3:45.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 32 yard field goal, Tied 13–13, Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:47.
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 48 yard field goal, Steelers 16–13, Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 5:06.
  • BUF – Rian Lindell 49 yard field goal, Tied 16–16, Drive: 6 plays, 23 yards, 0:44.
Overtime
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 41 yard field goal, Steelers 19–16, Drive: 13 plays, 58 yards, 7:06.

|stats=Top passers
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 20/33, 246 yards
  • BUF – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 23/45, 265 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 36 rushes, 151 yards, 1 touchdown
  • BUF – Fred Jackson – 12 yards, 59 yards
Top receivers
  • PIT – Hines Ward – 7 receptions, 107 yards
  • BUF – Fred Jackson – 5 receptions, 104 yards, 1 touchdown
Top tacklers
  • PIT – James Harrison – 5 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble
  • BUF – Donte Whitner – 8 tackles, 10 assists

}}

Coming off their win over the Raiders, the Steelers flew to Ralph Wilson Stadium for a Week 12 intraconference duel with the Buffalo Bills. Pittsburgh delivered the opening punch in the first quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall. The Steelers would add onto their lead in the second quarter with a 45-yard and a 46-yard field goal from kicker Shaun Suisham. Suisham sets the NFL record with all 4 FGs being 40+ yards & with the OT game winner.[43]

The Bills answered in the third quarter with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick completing a 65-yard touchdown pass to running back Fred Jackson. Buffalo continued to creep closer in the fourth quarter as kicker Rian Lindell got a 29-yard and a 32-yard field goal. Pittsburgh regained the lead with Suisham's 48-yard field goal, but the Bills tied the game again with Lindell making a 49-yard field goal. In overtime, the Steelers got the last laugh as Suisham nailed the game-ending 41-yard field goal.

With the win, Pittsburgh improved to 8–3.

Week 13: at Baltimore Ravens

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 13: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
|date=December 5
|time=8:20 p.m. EST
|road=Steelers
|R1=0 |R2=0 |R3=3 |R4=10
|home=Ravens
|H1=7 |H2=0 |H3=3 |H4=0
|stadium=M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
|attendance=71,418
|weather=35°F (Partly Cloudy)
|referee=Terry McAulay
|TV=NBC
|TVAnnouncers=Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Andrea Kremer
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • BAL – Anquan Boldin 14 yard pass from Joe Flacco (Billy Cundiff kick), Ravens 7–0, Drive: 10 plays, 92 yards, 7:10.
Second quarterThird quarter
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 45 yard field goal, Ravens 7–3, Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 4:06.
  • BAL – Billy Cundiff 24 yard field goal, Ravens 10–3, Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 3:41.
Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 19 yard field goal, Ravens 10–6, Drive: 16 plays, 79 yards, 9:27.
  • PIT – Isaac Redman 9 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 13–10, Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, 0:22.

|stats=Top passers
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 22/38, 253 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
  • BAL – Joe Flacco – 17/33, 266 yards, 1 touchdown
Top rushers
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 19 rushes, 45 yards
  • BAL – Ray Rice – 9 rushes, 32 yards
Top receivers
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 5 receptions, 76 yards
  • BAL – Anquan Boldin – 5 receptions, 118 yards, 1 touchdown
Top tacklers
  • PIT – James Farrior – 6 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack
  • BAL – Ray Lewis – 12 tackles, 1 assist, 1 forced fumble

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Coming off their overtime win over the Bills, the Steelers flew to M&T Bank Stadium for a Week 13 AFC North rematch with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. Pittsburgh trailed in the first quarter as Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Anquan Boldin. After a scoreless second quarter, Pittsburgh answered in the third quarter with a 45-yard field goal from kicker Shaun Suisham. Baltimore would respond with kicker Billy Cundiff getting a 24-yard field goal. After adding a 19-yarder from Suisham, the Steelers defense would set up a 1st and Goal after safety Troy Polamalu stripped the ball from Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco with less than three and a half minutes to go, safety Troy Polamalu's sack on Flacco forced a fumble, allowing linebacker LaMarr Woodley to recover the ball and return it to the Baltimore 9, which was followed by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finding running back Isaac Redman on a 9-yard touchdown pass on third down. The Ravens tried to rally, but Pittsburgh's defense held on to prevail with the victory.

With the win, not only did the Steelers improve to 9–3, but it also allowed them to take the AFC North division lead for the first time since week 4.

Week 14: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 14: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
|date=December 12
|time=1:00 p.m. EST
|road=Bengals
|R1=7 |R2=0 |R3=0 |R4=0
|home=Steelers
|H1=0 |H2=10 |H3=3 |H4=10
|stadium=Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|attendance=57,501
|weather=38°F (Light Rain)
|referee=Walt Coleman
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • CIN – Andrew Whitworth 1 yard pass from Carson Palmer (Clint Stitser kick), Bengals 7–0, Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 5:02.
Second quarter
  • PIT – Troy Polamalu 45 yard interception return (Shaun Suisham kick), Tied 7–7.
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 23 yard field goal, Steelers 10–7, Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 2:00.
Third quarter
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 35 yard field goal, Steelers 13–7, Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 6:26.
Fourth quarter
  • PIT – LaMarr Woodley 14 yard interception return (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 20–7.
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 41 yard field goal, Steelers 23–7, Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 4:16.

|stats=Top passers
  • CIN – Carson Palmer – 20/32, 178 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 21/33, 258 yards
Top rushers
  • CIN – Cedric Benson – 8 rushes, 19 yards
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 18 rushes, 66 yards
Top receivers
  • CIN – Chad Ochocinco – 6 receptions, 71 yards
  • PIT – Hines Ward – 8 receptions, 115 yards
Top tacklers
  • CIN – Roy L. Williams – 8 tackles, 3 assists
  • PIT – James Farrior – 6 tackles, 4 assists

}}

Coming off their win over the Ravens, the Steelers went home for a Week 14 AFC North rematch with the Cincinnati Bengals. Pittsburgh trailed early in the first quarter as Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer completed a 1-yard touchdown pass to offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth. The Steelers took the lead in the second quarter with safety Troy Polamalu returning an interception 45 yards for a touchdown, followed by a 23-yard field goal from kicker Shaun Suisham.

Pittsburgh increased their lead in the third quarter with Suisham's 35-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Steelers pulled away in the fourth quarter with linebacker LaMarr Woodley returning an interception 14 yards for a touchdown, followed by Suisham booting a 41-yard field goal.

With the win, Pittsburgh improved to 10–3.

Week 15: vs. New York Jets

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 15: New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
|date=December 19
|time=4:15 p.m. EST
|road=Jets
|R1=7 |R2=3 |R3=7|R4=5
|home=Steelers
|H1=0 |H2=10 |H3=7 |H4=0
|stadium=Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|attendance=62,568
|weather=23°F (Light Snow)
|referee=Pete Morelli
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • NYJ – Brad Smith 97 yard kickoff return (Nick Folk kick), Jets 7–0, Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:12.
Second quarter
  • PIT – Matt Spaeth 9 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), Tied 7–7, Drive: 16 plays, 96 yards, 8:12.
  • NYJ – Nick Folk 25 yard field goal, Jets 10–7, Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:41.
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 42 yard field goal, Tied 10–10, Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 2:15.
Third quarter
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 2 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 17–10, Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 5:57.
  • NYJ – Mark Sanchez 7 yard run (Nick Folk kick), Tied 17–17, Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 3:49.
Fourth quarter
  • NYJ – Nick Folk 34 yard field goal, Jets 20–17, Drive: 13 plays, 50 yards, 6:47.
  • NYJ – Mewelde Moore tackled in endzone by Jason Taylor for a safety, Jets 22–17.

|stats=Top passers
  • NYJ – Mark Sanchez – 19/29, 170 yards
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 23/44, 264 yards, 1 touchdown
Top rushers
  • NYJ – LaDainian Tomlinson – 11 rushes, 49 yards
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 17 rushes, 100 yards, 1 touchdown
Top receivers
  • NYJ – Braylon Edwards – 8 receptions, 100 yards
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 7 receptions, 102 yards
Top tacklers
  • NYJ – Drew Coleman – 9 tackles, 1 assist, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
  • PIT – Lawrence Timmons – 10 tackles, 3 assists

}}

Coming off their win over the Bengals, the Steelers stayed at home for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the New York Jets. Pittsburgh immediately trailed in the first quarter with Jets wide receiver/quarterback Brad Smith returning the game's opening kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. The Steelers answered in the second quarter with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finding tight end Matt Spaeth on a 9-yard touchdown. New York struck back with kicker Nick Folk making a 25-yard field goal, yet Pittsburgh tied the game with a 42-yard field goal from kicker Shaun Suisham.

The Steelers took the lead in the third quarter with a 2-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall, but the Jets replied with quarterback Mark Sanchez getting a 7-yard touchdown run. New York took back their lead in the fourth quarter with Folk booting a 34-yard field goal, followed by linebacker Jason Taylor tackling running back Mewelde Moore in the endzone for a safety. Pittsburgh tried to rally, but the Jets defense would hold on to preserve the win.

With the loss, the Steelers fell to 10–4.

Week 16: vs. Carolina Panthers

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 16: Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
|date=December 23
|time=8:20 p.m. EST
|road=Panthers
|R1=0 |R2=0 |R3=0 |R4=3
|home=Steelers
|H1=3 |H2=17 |H3=7 |H4=0
|stadium=Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|attendance=61,748
|weather=27°F (Light Snow)
|referee=Bill Leavy
|TV=NFLN
|TVAnnouncers=Bob Papa, Matt Millen and Joe Theismann
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 26 yard field goal, PIT 3–0, Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:09.
Second quarter
  • PIT – Mike Wallace 43 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), PIT 10–0, Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 1:29.
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 1 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), PIT 17–0, Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:42.
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 29 yard field goal, PIT 20–0, Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 0:47.
Third quarter
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger 1 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), PIT 27–0, Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 3:43.
Fourth quarter
  • CAR – John Kasay 27 yard field goal, PIT 27–3, Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 2:46.

|stats=Top passers
  • CAR – Jimmy Clausen – 10/23, 72 yards, 3 interceptions
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 22/32, 320 yards, 1 touchdown
Top rushers
  • CAR – Jonathan Stewart – 18 rushes, 71 yards
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 18 rushes, 65 yards, 1 touchdown
Top receivers
  • CAR – Mike Goodson – 2 receptions, 23 yards
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 4 receptions, 104 yards, 1 touchdown
Top tacklers
  • CAR – Richard Marshall (9)
  • PIT – Ryan Mundy (8)

}}

Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Jets, the Steelers stayed at home for a Week 16 interconference duel with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. Pittsburgh delivered the game's opening punch in the first quarter with a 26-yard field goal from kicker Shaun Suisham. The Steelers added onto their lead in the second quarter as Roethlisberger found wide receiver Mike Wallace on a 43-yard touchdown pass, followed by a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall and a 29-yard field goal from Suisham.

Pittsburgh continued their dominating night in the third quarter with Roethlisberger's 1-yard touchdown run. The Panthers would close out the game in the fourth quarter as kicker John Kasay got a 27-yard field goal.

With the win, the Steelers improved to 11–4.

Week 17: at Cleveland Browns

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=Week 17: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
|date=January 2
|time=1:00 p.m. EST
|road=Steelers
|R1=14 |R2=17 |R3=7 |R4=3
|home=Browns
|H1=0 |H2=3 |H3=0 |H4=6
|stadium=Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
|attendance=68,303
|weather=25°F (Sunny)
|referee=Ron Winter
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
|reference=Recap
|scoring=First quarter
  • PIT – Mike Wallace 56 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick) PIT 7–0, Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, 0:08.
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 1 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick) PIT 14–0, Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:38.
Second quarter
  • CLE – Phil Dawson 19 yard field goal PIT 14–3, Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 7:14.
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 1 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick) PIT 21–3, Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 6:52.
  • PIT – Heath Miller 4 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick) PIT 28–3, Drive: 3 plays, 24 yards, 1:35.
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 41 yard field goal PIT 31–3, Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 1:03.
Third quarter
  • PIT – Hines Ward 3 yard pass from Antwaan Randle El (Shaun Suisham kick) PIT 38–3, Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 7:42.
Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 24 yard field goal PIT 41–3, Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 4:56.
  • CLE – Brian Robiskie 20 yard pass from Colt McCoy (pass failed) PIT 41–9, Drive: 12 plays, 88 yards, 5:59.

|stats=Top passers
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 15/22, 280 yards, 1 touchdown
  • CLE – Colt McCoy – 20/41, 209 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions
Top rushers
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 14 rushes, 36 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • CLE – Colt McCoy – 4 rushes, 19 yards
Top receivers
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 3 receptions, 105 yards, 1 touchdown
  • CLE – Benjamin Watson – 7 receptions, 67 yards
Top tacklers
  • PIT – Lawrence Timmons (9)
  • CLE – Mike Adams (7)

}}

Coming off their win over the Panthers, the Steelers made the two-hour bus trip north to Cleveland Browns Stadium for a Week 17 AFC North rematch with the Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh took the early lead in the first quarter as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger found wide receiver Mike Wallace on a 56-yard touchdown pass, followed by a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall. The Browns got on the board in the second quarter as kicker Phil Dawson got a 19-yard field goal, yet the Steelers struck back with another 1-yard touchdown run by Mendenhall, followed by Roethlisberger's 4-yard TD pass to tight end Heath Miller and kicker Shaun Suisham nailing a 41-yard field goal.

Pittsburgh added onto their lead in the third quarter as wide receiver Antwaan Randle El connected with wide receiver Hines Ward on a 3-yard touchdown pass. Afterwards, the Steelers closed out their dominating day with Suisham's 24-yard field goal. Cleveland closed out the game with quarterback Colt McCoy completing a 20-yard TD pass to wide receiver Brian Robiskie (with a failed two-point conversion).

With the win, not only did Pittsburgh close out their regular season at 12–4, but they also locked up the AFC's No. 2 seed.

Post-season Results

Schedule

Week Date Kickoff (ET) TV Opponent Result Game Site NFL Recap
Wild CardBye Week
Divisional Sat. Jan. 154:30 p.m.CBSBaltimore RavensW 31–24Heinz FieldRecap
Conference Sun. Jan. 236:30 p.m.CBSNew York JetsW 24–19Heinz FieldRecap
Super Bowl Sun. Feb. 66:25 p.m.FOXvs. Green Bay PackersL 25–31Cowboys StadiumRecap

AFC Divisional Round: vs. Baltimore Ravens

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=AFC Divisional Round: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
|date=January 15
|time=4:30 p.m. EST
|road=Ravens
|R1=14 |R2=7 |R3=0 |R4=3
|home=Steelers
|H1=7 |H2=0 |H3=14 |H4=10|stadium=Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|attendance=64,879
|weather=32°F (Cloudy)
|referee=Jeff Triplette
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Greg Gumbel & Dan Dierdorf
|reference=Recap, Gamebook
|scoring=First quarter
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 1 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), PIT 7–0, Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 6:04.
  • BAL – Ray Rice 14 yard run (Billy Cundiff kick), Tied 7–7, Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:58.
  • BAL – Cory Redding 13 yard fumble return (Billy Cundiff kick), Ravens 14–7
Second quarter
  • BAL – Todd Heap 4 yard pass from Joe Flacco (Billy Cundiff kick), BAL 21–7, Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 3:02.
Third quarter
  • PIT – Heath Miller 9 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), BAL 21–14, Drive: 2 plays, 23 yards, 0:53.
  • PIT – Hines Ward 8 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), Tied 21–21, Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards, 2:17.
Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 35 yard field goal, PIT 24–21, Drive: 8 plays, 6 yards, 3:49.
  • BAL – Billy Cundiff 24 yard field goal, Tied 24–24, Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:01.
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 1 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), PIT 31–24, Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 2:21.

|stats=Top passers
  • BAL – Joe Flacco – 16/30, 125 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 19/32, 226 yards, 2 touchdowns
Top rushers
  • BAL – Ray Rice – 12 rushes, 32 yards, 1 touchdown
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 20 rushes, 46 yards, 2 touchdowns
Top receivers
  • BAL – Todd Heap – 3 receptions, 43 yards, 1 touchdown
  • PIT – Antonio Brown – 3 receptions, 75 yards
Top tacklers
  • BAL – Ray Lewis & Chris Carr (6)
  • PIT – Lawrence Timmons (7)

}}

Entering the postseason as the AFC's No. 2 seed, the Steelers began their playoff run at home in the AFC Divisional Round against their AFC North rival, the No. 5 Baltimore Ravens, for the third time in the season. Pittsburgh delivered the game's opening strike in the first quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall. The Ravens took the lead with running back Ray Rice getting a 14-yard touchdown run, followed by defensive end Cory Redding returning a fumble 13 yards for a touchdown. Baltimore added onto their lead in the second quarter as quarterback Joe Flacco completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Todd Heap.

The Steelers struck back to tie in the third quarter as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger found tight end Heath Miller on a 9-yard touchdown pass. Then, he found wide receiver Hines Ward on an 8-yard touchdown pass. Pittsburgh regained the lead in the fourth quarter with a 35-yard field goal from kicker Shaun Suisham, yet the Ravens tied the game with kicker Billy Cundiff getting a 24-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Steelers got the last laugh with another 1-yard touchdown run from Mendenhall.

With the win, Pittsburgh improved its overall record to 13–4. Also, with the New York Jets defeating the top-seeded New England Patriots in the divisional round the next day, Pittsburgh would get to host the AFC Championship Game.

AFC Championship Game: vs. New York Jets

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|state=autocollapse
|title=AFC Championship Game: New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
|date=January 23
|time=6:30 p.m. EST
|road=Jets
|R1=0 |R2=3 |R3=7 |R4=9
|home=Steelers
|H1=7|H2=17 |H3=0 |H4=0
|stadium=Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|attendance=66,662
|weather=12°F (Clear)
|referee=Ed Hochuli
|TV=CBS
|TVAnnouncers=Jim Nantz, Phil Simms, & Steve Tasker
|reference=Recap, Gamebook
|scoring=First quarter
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 1 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), PIT 7–0, Drive: 15 plays, 66 yards, 9:06.
Second quarter
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 20 yard field goal, PIT 10–0, Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:41.
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger 2 yard run (Shaun Suisham kick), PIT 17–0, Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:57.
  • PIT – William Gay 19 yard fumble return (Shaun Suisham kick), Steelers 24–0.
  • NYJ – Nick Folk 42 yard field goal, Steelers 24–3, Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 1:04.
Third quarter
  • NYJ – Santonio Holmes 45 yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick), PIT 24–10, Drive: 5 plays, 90 yards, 2:17.
Fourth quarter
  • NYJ – Ben Roethlisberger fumbled snap in endzone and then tackled in the endzone by Mike DeVito for a safety, Steelers 24–12.
  • NYJ – Jerricho Cotchery 4 yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick), PIT 24–19, Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:32.

|stats=Top passers
  • NYJ – Mark Sanchez – 16/30, 125 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 19/32, 226 yards, 2 touchdowns
Top rushers
  • NYJ – Shonn Greene – 12 rushes, 32 yards, 1 touchdown
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 20 rushes, 46 yards, 2 touchdowns
Top receivers
  • NYJ – Dustin Keller – 3 receptions, 43 yards, 1 touchdown
  • PIT – Heath Miller – 3 receptions, 75 yards
Top tacklers
  • NYJ – David Harris & Mike DeVito (7)
  • PIT – Lawrence Timmons (9)

}}

Coming off their win over the Ravens, the Steelers stayed at home for the AFC Championship Game against the No. 6 New York Jets, hoping to avenge their Week 15 loss.

Pittsburgh delivered the game's opening strike with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall. The Steelers added onto their lead in the second quarter with a 20-yard field goal from kicker Shaun Suisham, followed by a 2-yard touchdown run from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, along with cornerback William Gay returning a fumble 19 yards for a touchdown. The Jets closed out the half with kicker Nick Folk getting a 42-yard field goal.

New York began the third quarter with quarterback Mark Sanchez completing a 45-yard touchdown pass to former Pittsburgh wide receiver Santonio Holmes. The Jets tried to rally in the fourth quarter as Roethlisberger fumbled the snap and then got tackled by Mike DeVito for a safety, followed by Sanchez completing a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery, yet Pittsburgh held on to preserve the victory.

With the win, the Steelers improved their overall record to 14–4 while also advancing to Super Bowl XLV, where they were defeated by the NFC Champion, the Green Bay Packers.

Super Bowl XLV

{{See also|Super Bowl XLV}}{{Americanfootballbox
|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Pittsburgh Steelers|border=2}};text-align:center;
|state=autocollapse
|title=Super Bowl XLV: Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
|date=February 6
|time=6:25 p.m. EST
|road=Steelers
|R1=0 |R2=10 |R3=7 |R4=8
|home=Packers
|H1=14|H2=7 |H3=0 |H4=10
|stadium=Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
|attendance=103,219
|weather=Dome (retractable roof closed)
|Referee: Walt Anderson
|TV=FOX
|TVAnnouncers=Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver and Chris Myers
|reference=Recap, Gamebook
|scoring=First quarter
  • GB – Jordy Nelson 29 yd. TD reception from Aaron Rodgers, M. Crosby XP good (GB 7–0)
  • GB – Nick Collins 37 yd. INT returned for a TD, M. Crosby XP good (GB 14–0)
Second quarter
  • PIT – Shaun Suisham 33 yd. FG (GB 14–3)
  • GB – Greg Jennings 21 yd. TD reception from Aaron Rodgers, M. Crosby XP good (GB 21–3)
  • PIT – Hines Ward 8 yd. TD reception from Ben Roethlisberger, S. Suisham XP good (GB 21–10)
Third quarter
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall 8yd. TD run, S. Suisham XP good (GB 21–17)
Fourth quarter
  • GB – Greg Jennings 8 yd. TD reception from Aaron Rodgers, M. Crosby XP good (GB 28–17)
  • PIT – Mike Wallace 25 yd. TD reception from Ben Roethlisberger, Antwaan Randle El 2 pt conversion run successful (GB 28–25)
  • GB – M. Crosby 23 yd. 3pt Field Goal (31–25)

|stats=Top passers
  • PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 23/35 243 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
  • GB – Aaron Rodgers – 24/39 304 yards, 3 TDs
Top rushers
  • PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 14 carries, 63 yards, TD
  • GB – James Starks – 11 carries, 52 yards
Top receivers
  • PIT – Mike Wallace – 9 receptions, 89 yards, TD
  • GB – Jordy Nelson – 9 receptions, 140 yards, TD
Top tacklers
  • PIT – Ryan Clark – 6 tackles, 2 assists
  • GB – Charlie Peprah – 9 tackles, 1 assist

}}

This marked the Steelers' eighth appearance in a Super Bowl, tying with the Dallas Cowboys for the most appearances in Super Bowl history. They were denied their seventh ring, however, by the Green Bay Packers, who defeated them 31-25.

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