Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Cleveland Browns 7
All the Steelers had to do in this game was sit back and watch the Browns implode. The Steelers started three drives in Browns territory in the first quarter because of turnovers and before you could blink an eye the Steelers were up 17-0. The Steelers had to be happy with the performance of QB Ben Roethlisberger who looked sharp completing 12 of 23 passes for 161 yards with 4 TD passes. RB Willie Parker got his work in with 27 carries for 109 yards (4.0 ypc). Najeh Davenport came in at garbage time and he ran well carrying the ball 8 times for 43 yards (5.4 ypc). The Steelers spread the ball around in the passing game as Santonio Holmes (2 rec, 55 yards), Hines Ward (3 rec, 51 yards) and TE Heath Miller (4 rec, 35 yards) each caught a TD. The Steelers finished up this game rushing for 206 yards on 42 carries (4.9 ypc) and they completed 12 of 23 passes for 159 yards.
The Steelers defense was all over the field in this game making big plays. LB James Harrison had 7 tackles and a sack. CB Ike Taylor was also outstanding with 5 tackles, a sack and a interception. The Steelers held the Browns to 46 yards rushing on 16 carries (2.9 ypc) and they only threw for 175 yards on 17 of 38 passing.


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