In a game of prolific offensive performances victory came once again on the right foot of Chris Bosworth as the ball passed through the uprights with 1:43 left in the game pushing the Steelers a point ahead of the Ravens.
But it was a Stephon Tuitt deflected pass and a T.J. Watt sack that gave us permission to exhale, as both plays stymied potential drives that would take the NFL's best kicker within field goal range.
There were GREAT performances from the stars you would expect, with Ben achieving a personal high in passing yardage (506) and making him the only quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 500 yards in three games.
The other Killer Bees didn't not disappoint as AB (213 receiving yards) and Le'Veon (125 all-purpose yards) demonstrated why they are the best at their positions.
But it was the tight ends that had a breakout night. Jesse James had 97 yards on 10 receptions for his best game of his career. Vance McDonald got 33 yards on 6 receptions before a shoulder injury sidelined him.
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Themes
1. This Team is PEAKING (almost) at the right time
Character: unbelievable performances in close victories Offense has come alive If defense can just get a LITTLE better, offense can carry to a super bowl Division locked up Bye in sight2. Defense is in RED ALERT
Shazier injury is enormous3. Offense's dominance
Pivotal Plays
Jesse James 3rd and 13 conversion on FINAL DRIVE from own 14yd line BAL up by 2 with 2:38 left PENULTIMATE POSSESSION: Tuitt - tipped ball 3rd and 3 10:21 left in the game @ Steeler 33: AB - 57yds on 3rd and 10 (down 31-23 at that time) down to the Ravens 10 yard line AB - 34yds on 3rd and 4 (game winning drive, down by 2) Boz - 46yd game winning FG
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