Steelers Playing For Pride For The First Time In The Mike Tomlin Era
For the first time in the Mike Tomlin era, the Pittsburgh Steelers have little to play for other than pride. How will they respond?
| Final - 12.10.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stories
Sunday Notes: Ahtyba Rubin over Shaun Rogers & Week 14 Games to Watch
How good has Rob Ryan's defense been, particularly after this week's effort against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Under .500 - Post-game commiseration thread
Well, now we know what it feels like to be the have-nots of the league. Here's a thread for rants, raves and perhaps group therapy.
Post-Game Thread: Roethlisberger Sacked 8 Times; Cribbs Puts on a Show
Right now, I don't care what the Cleveland Browns record is for the 2009-2010 campaign. In Eric Mangini's first year as head coach of the Browns, we beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14 to make it almost impossible for Mike Tomlin's defending Super Bowl Champions to reach the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) at Cleveland Browns (1-11) - second half open thread
Thirty minutes to go.
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) at Cleveland Browns (1-11) - Pre-game and first half open thread
Join fellow Steelers fans on Behind the Steel Curtain to talk about the Pittsburgh/Cleveland 1st half as it unfolds.
A Look at the AFC Wildcard Race: What a Victory Over the Steelers Would Do
The Steelers' "last-ditch run" at the playoffs begins tonight against the Cleveland Browns. Let's take a look at why the Browns could immediately put a dagger in that last-ditch run before it ever even gets started.
Pregame Zone Blitz: Steelers at Browns
Pittsburgh looks to extend its winning streak over the Browns to 13 games.
GOT NUMBERS? Analyzing the Steelers vs. the Browns II
The Browns face the Steelers in a historic and heated rivalry. Will the short week, cold weather, and special teams be enough for the big upset to end the Steelers playoff hopes?
A Closer Look At The Steelers Salary Cap Situation To Better Understand The Team's Struggles In 2009
Breaking down the Steelers Salary Cap situation from the past two years to get a better understanding of why they may be struggling a bit this year.
BTSC Weekly Comcast RedZone Update - Week 13 Edition
On to our weekly red zone update post. Many thanks to Comcast for sponsoring BTSC and the other SBNfootball blogs this season. Their Red Zone Channel continues to received rave reviews so if...
Who is your least favorite Steeler?
An angry look at a bitter rival.
GameThreads
Browns Fans GameThread on Dawgs By Nature
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Steelers Fans GameThread on Behind the Steel Curtain
Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Cleveland | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 3:47 left: Cleveland Field Goal - 29-yarder by Phil Dawson. 4 plays, -4 yds, 1:13 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 7:20 left: Cleveland Field Goal - 29-yarder by Phil Dawson. 7 plays, 36 yds, 2:56 min. |
| 0:41 left: Cleveland Touchdown - 10-yard run by Chris Jennings. (Phil Dawson extra point is good). 8 plays, 74 yds, 3:35 min. |
| 0:41 left: 8 plays, 74 yds, 3:35 min. |
| 0:00 left: Pittsburgh Field Goal - 27-yarder by Jeff Reed. 6 plays, 58 yds, 0:41 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 0:08 left: Pittsburgh Field Goal - 42-yarder by Jeff Reed. 7 plays, 49 yds, 3:45 min. |
| Team statistics | Pittsburgh | Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 218 3.5 62 | 255 4.5 57 |
| Time of Possession | 30:45 | 29:15 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 16 5 9 2 | 12 8 3 1 |
| Third Down Conversions | 3-14-21% | 6-16-38% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 1-2-50% | 0-0-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 141 18-32 3.5 0-0 8-60 | 84 6-19 4.2 0-0 1-6 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 77 22 3.5 | 171 37 4.6 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 50 2-6 4-44 | 104 2-61 2-43 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 0 1-0 0-0 | 0 1-0 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 4-40 | 6-55 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 8-42.8 (35.1) | 8-37.8 (37.0) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 50 43 7 | 57 45 12 |
Officials: Ron Winter (Referee), Bill Schuster (Umpire), Jim Mello (Head Linesman), Tom Stephan (Line Judge), Tom Hill (Side Judge), Richard Reels (Back Judge), Jim Howey (Field Judge)
