I read this fascinating answer on Asked and Answered at Steelers.com - "Coach Mike Tomlin said the Steelers do script plays for the start of a...
Steelers - 42 Browns - 17 33:33
Either is good with me.
Turnover please.
3 and out.
I think they wanted to give a TD to Conner. Now time for a turnover - go D!
I think he was happy with Bettis.
I think the porous D had a bit to do with it.
Ben throwing high.
Dalton did throw some nice balls on that drive. Ben needs to do the same.
Everybody is dropping today.
Me too?
Steelers -35 Bungles - 27 Firsts - 17
Yes, that quote occasionally keeps me grounded on a Monday after a bad loss.
With the tie it is unlikely any tie breaking scenarios will be needed.
It seemed like if the Steelers can get a quick lead, the D then gets to play more of what they are capable of and the offense clicks a bit more....
They can perform better with a big lead.
Plus special teams. Blocked punt and some booming punts, good coverage.
Offense keeping the D off the field.
AB catches that and Ben is a gutsy QB, extending the play.
