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The Steelers have released cornerback Ricardo Cloclough. Cloclough only had 1 tackle this season for the Steelers but he was quickly claimed off of waivers by the rival Browns. Cloclough played in 36 games (0 starts) for the Steelers and he made 60 tackles, has 2.5 sacks, defensed 7 passes, had 1 interception and recovered 5 fumbles.
The Steelers rolled into the Jungle last week and they tamed the kitties. The Steelers punched the Bengals in the mouth in the first half as they rolled to a 21-6 lead at the half and they cruised to victory in the 2nd half. Ben Roethlisberger had a good game as he completed 19 of 26 passes for 230 yards with 2 TD passes and 1 interception. Willie Parker had another good game running the ball with 126 yards on 22 carries (5.7 ypc) with a TD run. Hines Ward had his best game of the season as he caught 8 passes for 88 yards (11.0 avg) with 2 TD grabs. Santonio Holmes also had a good game as he caught 6 passes for 87 yards (14.5 avg). The Steelers finished up with 160 yards rushing on 33 carries (4.8 ypc) and they completed 19 of 26 passes for 230 yards.
The Steelers defense was led by safety Anthony Smith who had 10 tackles. The Bengals finished up with 91 yards rushing on 21 carries (4.3 ypc) and they also completed 23 of 31 passes for 205 yards.
The Steelers fought back from behind in this game but their defense let them down as the Broncos kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired to win this game. Ben Roethlisberger had a good game as he completed 24 of 35 passes for 290 yards with 4 TD passes and 2 INTs. He also carried the ball 3 times for 20 yards. Willie Parker also had a decent game as he carried the ball 21 times for 93 yards (4.4 ypc) and he also caught 2 passes for 34 yards. Hines Ward was the leading receiver for the Steelers as he caught 7 passes for 78 yards (11.1 avg). Santonio Holmes also had a solid game with 6 catches for 54 yards (9.0 avg) with a TD. Heath Miller continued on with his excellent season with 5 grabs for 50 yards (10.0 avg) with 2 TD grabs. The Steelers finished the game with 119 yards rushing on 26 carries (4.6 ypc) and they also completed 24 of 35 passes for 260 yards.
The Steelers defense (what little there was) was led by linebacker James Harrison who had 9 tackles and a sack. The Broncos finished with 90 yards rushing on 24 carries (3.8 ypc) and they also completed 22 of 29 passes for 234 yards.