Steelers dominate 4th quarter, win game 28-17

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page by ravenhater on Friday 8 September 2006 at 12:35 am

The Steelers took over the game in the 4th quarter when Charlie Batch hit Heath Miller for an 87 yard TD pass.  Joey Porter then picked off a pass and returned it 42 yards for the game-sealing TD.

Charlie Batch had a good game completing 15 of 25 passes for 209 yards and 3 TDs.  Willie Parker added 29 carries for 115 yards and caught 3 passes for 13 yards.  Heath Miller caught 3 passes for 101 yards and a TD (87 yarder).  Hines Ward caught 5 passes for 53 yards and a TD (7 yarder).  Nate Washington caught 2 passes for 32 yards and a TD (27 yarder).

The defense played very well.  Troy Polamalu had nine tackles and a pick-off.  Clark Haggans had 7 tackles.  Joey Porter had 1 tackle, 2 sacks, and intercepted a pass and returned it 42 yards for the game sealing TD.

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  1. Comment by Tom — September 8, 2006 @ 6:32 pm

    Stars on the helmet belong to Batch for not losing his cool and focus, and Parker for some great down hill running; what a joy to watch. He reminded me of Marshal Faulk in his prime.

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