Dec 08 2008
Steelers Come-From-Behind against Dallas
In one of the most exciting games of this NFL season, it was the Pittsburgh Steelers who got the best of the Dallas Cowboys in a 20-13 come-from-behind victory. The win showed Pittsburgh’s never quit attitude as they battled back from a ten point deficit in the 4th quarter. The Steelers are now 10-3 and remain a game ahead of the Baltimore Ravens for first place in the AFC North Division. This sets up a key meeting between the Steelers and Ravens next week in Baltimore, where first place will be on the line.
Most of Sunday’s game was dominated by defense. The Steelers’ defense played brilliantly as usual. The defense got three sacks and forced five total turnovers on the Dallas Cowboys’ offense. Tony Romo threw three interceptions, one of which was returned by Deshea Townsend for the game-winning touchdown. Troy Polamalu also had an interception and now is on a four-game streak with an interception. It was the defense of the Steelers that kept themselves in the game and gave their offense the chance to win. The Steelers’ offense struggled for much of the day. The running game was ineffective as Willie Parker and Mewelde Moore only managed a total of 47 yards. The passing game was flat and inconsistent. Receivers were dropping passes and Ben Roethlisberger was missing open receivers while being sacked five times. It was in the 4th quarter trailing 13-3, when Roethlisberger hit Santonio Holmes for a 47-yard gain that gave the offense the jump start they needed. After that play, the momentum appeared to be on Pittsburgh’s side as they would score 17 unanswered points, and “steel” the victory away from the Dallas Cowboys.
By Michael C. Smith
