Steelers Are Too Much For Jets; Pittsburgh Wins, 27-10

Darren McFadden Runs For Huge TD

Fans of the Oakland Raiders have been waiting for Darren McFadden to break out, and while he's shown the ability, he hasn't always had a healthy body to work with. Today, however, McFadden showed glimpses of who he could be.

A huge touchdown run against one the league's best defense. Ryan Mundy didn't stand a chance as McFadden showed elusiveness to leave him by the wayside. Given his combination of size, speed, and strength, now paired with health, maybe we'll finally see the best of McFadden in 2012.

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Jets Vs. Steelers, Week 2: Pittsburgh Defense Stuffs Jets Offense

Needing a rebound from a Week 1 loss, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed their usual physical selves in a 27-10 victory over the New York Jets Sunday at Heinz Field. The Steelers jumped on the back of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to improve to 1-1 on the season, a record held by over half of the NFL teams entering Week 3.

The Steelers trailed 10-6 in the second quarter after a 38-yard field goal by Jets' kicker Nick Folk, but from there it was all Pittsburgh, which scored 21-unanswered points, 14 in the second half, to pull out the victory in the home opener.

Though, the Steelers offense showed up in bunches it was the return of the defense that got the SB Nation blog Behind the Steel Curtain fired up:

While splash plays weren't coming easily - Pittsburgh had three sacks and one turnover in the game - brutal efficiency against the pass in particular stifled the confused-looking Jets.

New York didn't catch a pass in the entire second quarter, and quarterback Mark Sanchez was 3-for-16 passing over the last three quarters of the game.

The Steelers run defense was average, but Pittsburgh made up for it in other ways.

The Jets rushed for 90 yards on 22 carries (4.1 yards per carry), but the suffocating pass defense - which looked to be moving in the opposite direction than where it finished last week - helped hold the Jets to just 120 yards on their final eight drives of the game.

Oddly, Sanchez was 10-for-27 in the 27-10 loss with 138 yards and a touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes.

A full reaction from Steelers blog can be found here.

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Jets Vs. Steelers, Week 2: New York's Offensive Struggles Put Things In Perspective

Behind a shaky offensive performance Sunday, the New York Jets fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 27-10, at Heinz Field. The loss dropped the Jets to 1-1 on the season and raised some concerns about the direction their offense, which was stagnant after looking almost unstoppable in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills.

Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez managed to take care of the ball, but failed to make any big plays in his 10-for-27, 138-yard, one-touchdown performance. New York got on the scoreboard early, however, failed to score a point after a second-quarter field goal by kicker Nick Folk, who nailed a 38-yarder that helped the Jets take an early 10-6 lead.

From there, it was all Pittsburgh and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Despite the hairy showing, however, Jets fans are staying positive as the SB Nation blog Gang Green Nation is taking a look around the NFL and putting things perspective.

That's the nature of the NFL. Some weeks you look great. Others you look lousy. It's way too early to have a feel for what kind of season this is going to be. I saw a lot of people go way overboard after one good game last week against the Bills thinking this team is a juggernaut based on a short span of great football. Now some might go overboard in the other direction after today's loss. The truth is this Jets team is probably neither as good as it looked last week nor as bad as it did today.

Read the full reaction to the Jets' Week 2 loss here.

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Jets Vs. Steelers Game Recap: Ben Roethlisberger A Standout In Pittsbugh Victory

Ben Roethlisberger was too much for the New York Jets to handle, as the Steelers quarterback finished the game 24-for-31, 275 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-to-10 victory. The story wasn't as successful for the New York Jets, as an offense that hung over 40 points on the Buffalo Bills last week were battered in Pittsburgh as they managed just 219 total yards.

Shonn Greene left the game in the first half due to a helmet-to-helmet hit with Ryan Mundy, and while he returned at the start of the third quarter he wasn't the offensive spark the Jets needed as he finished with 23 yards on 11 carries.

The Steelers running game didn't fair much better, but it was the receiving tandem of Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown that proved to be too much for New York's secondary, sans Darrelle Revis. They combined for 153 yards and proved to be the difference makers on the day.

Defensively it was the Steelers secondary who really shone, as they kept Santonio Holmes to just 25 yards receiving, and prevented Mark Sanchez from getting any more than 113 yards passing on 24 attempts. For the Jets, linebacker Garrett McIntyre had a great game, as the inside linebacker finished with five tackles, and two sacks.

An overall mediocre offensive game kept their from being any fantasy standouts, but Roethlisberger came the closest, with Mike Wallace's 74 yards and a TD behind him.

Pittsburgh managed to cover the 6.5 pt spread with their 17 point victory, while the under of 40+ from all outlets was the way to go.

The two injuries to watch are those of RB Shonn Greene, and FB John Conner, both of whom were taken out of the game on Sunday. It remains to be seen if Greene is okay from his head injury, and we don't have an update on Connor's injury, which is believed to be an aggravation of an earlier MCL injury. In his absence, second year UDFA Nick Bellore is the fullback.

Next week the Steelers head to Oakland to face the Raiders, while the Jets remain on the road to take out the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium.

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Isaac Redman Turnover Narrowly Averted

A skinned knee isn't always a bad thing as Pittsburgh Steelers' RB Isaac Redman learned a few minutes ago. As he rumbled through the Jets' linebackers, Yeremiah Bell wrestled the ball away from the running back, just a fraction too late as that knee scrape was just enough to be the difference maker.

This may end up being one of the pivotal plays of the game, as Redman has just run in for a touchdown in a score that looks to be the nail in New York's coffin.

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John Connor Injury: Jets' FB Hurts Right Knee Vs. Steelers

It has been a rough day for backs in Pittsburgh. Firstly, Shonn Greene went down to a head injury, only to return at the start of the second half. Now, fullback John Connor has left the field with a right knee injury following a kickoff.

While we don't have an update on what his condition in, Connor had been nursing an MCL injury this week, and it's possible this further exacerbated the injury. Without a lead blocker the life for Jets' backs Green and Bilal Powell becomes decidedly more difficult on a day where they're already struggling to run the football.

The game is now more in the hands of QB Mark Sanchez than ever, and so far today the offensive line has been struggling to give him a clean pocket. Couple this with wide receivers who haven't gotten enough separation, and it's been a long day for an offense that looked to potent last week.

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Mike Wallace Shows The Kind Of Footwork Reserved For Ballerinas

It may have taken Mike Wallace a long time to get back into the fold in Pittsburgh, but when it came to tiptoeing in the end zone he showed the best feet of the year as he stayed inbounds to catch a 37-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger. Was it instinctual, or just showing an unnatural level of awareness to turn his feet in such a way that there would be grass between his feet and the sideline? We might never know, but it has been one of the plays of the day so far.

Hey, Steelers... think it might be time to pay this man yet? Wallace has four receptions for 68 yards and a TD thus far.

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Now Calvin Pace Knows Why They Call Him 'Big Ben'

Shonn Greene Injury Update: Jets' RB Returns To Game Vs. Steelers

After leaving the game in the first half with a suspected concussion following a helmet-to-helmet hit from Ryan Mundy, running back Shonn Greene returned to start the second half. He quickly resumed being the Jets workhorse with three straight carries, in a game in Pittsburgh that is being defined by defense and running the football.

In Greene's absence, backup Bilal Powell ran the ball seven times for 25 yards, and was largely ineffective against Pittsburgh's run defense. Currently Greene isn't fairing much better, with his game line improving to 10 carries for 29 yards, but he offers the Jets another option on offense, something they sorely need.

The Jets are going to need as many backs healthy in the second half as possible, because as it stands New York are unable to protect Mark Sanchez long enough to build a passing offense. The Jets' QB has been under pressure for much of the day.

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Shonn Greene Injury: Jets RB Heads To Locker Room With Head Injury

Shonn Greene has left the field in the New York Jets' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers following a hit that caused the RB to be looked over by the trainers. After hitting the second level after making it through the offensive line, he was met by Ryan Mundy who delivered a clean, but unintentional helmet-to-helmet shot that left the RB dazed and caused him to head to the sideline. Following a short time he was taken back to the locker room to be examined further, and it's likely he'll be checked for concussion-like symptoms.

UPDATE: Greene is questionable to return.

Up to that point, Greene had seven carries for 23 yards, and was the go-to guy in the Jets' running game. He's now replaced by second-year running back Bilal Powell, who has just 16 career carries to his name. Thus far, his replacement is playing well with four carries, but he's by no means a long-term answer in the Jets backfield. With the NFL's new rules on safety, New York will take a good look at Greene before thinking of returning him to action.

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Mark Sanchez's Head Turns In A Weird Way

The replacement refs managed to get this one right on the roughing the passer call, as Mark Sanchez's head turns in ways a head shouldn't turn. Okay, so maybe the helmet exaggerates the way it looks, but boy is that an ugly looking hit. Sanchez is playing really well, but his line has to help him out.

I bet Tim Tebow's head would have rejected the hit and caused the Steelers' defender to be propelled back to his own endzone... yuck, yuck, yuck /endtroll

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James Harrison, Troy Polamalu Inactive For Steelers Vs. Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially listed safety Troy Polamalu and linebacker James Harrison as inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

Steelers LB James Harrison and S Troy Polamalu are officially inactive today.

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 16, 2012

Polamalu and Harrison were questionable coming into Sunday's game that is set to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET in Pittsburgh. Polamalu is recovering from a calf strain while Harrison underwent a procedure on his knee. Neither of the two Steeler veterans practiced this week.

Polamalu is likely going to be back before Harrison, and both he and head coach Mike Tomlin were optimistic with his recovery. On the other hand, Harrison could be out until early October.

The loss of the two defensive leaders leaves Pittsburgh without 19 combined years of experience in Dick LeBeau's defense.

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Jets Vs. Steelers: Game Time, TV Schedule, Odds And More

Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers look to grab a win in their home-opener against the New York Jets on Sunday.

New York Jets Vs Pittsburgh Steelers: Betting Odds, Preview and Prediction

The Steelers were surprise losers in Week 1 and the Jets were surprise winners. With the home spread at 4.5 points, many bettors are taking Pitt and the points at home to avoid an 0-2 season start.

NFL Picks Week 2: Jets Vs. Steelers

Despite losing their opening matchup of the season and their opponent winning theirs, Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers are predicted by many NFL experts to take down Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets. One of the marquee matchups of the second week of the NFL regular season, Steelers-Jets is remarkably one-sided toward Pittsburgh being the victorious team.

Pittsburgh lost to Denver the opening week of the season, although it's probably not that big a deal to lose to Peyton Manning when he's managing the game like that. The Jets did beat the Bills the first week of the season, but who knows how good Buffalo is after their vaunted defensive line managed almost no push at all on New York's offensive line.

Regardless of the impressiveness of the victory, the experts are riding with Big Ben. Seven of nine ESPN experts, both the Yahoo expert and the Yahoo users, and eight of nine CBS experts are taking the Steelers in this contest.

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