NFL Week 16 Picks: Playoff Picture Remains Muddled in both AFC and NFC with Just Two Weeks Remaining
NFL Week 16 Picks: Playoff Picture Remains Muddled in both AFC and NFC with Just Two Weeks Remaining
| Final - 12.19.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
Stories
BTSC Steelers Six Pack: Swan Song for Hines at Heinz Not Here Just Yet
BTSC Steelers Six Pack: Swan Song for Hines at Heinz Not Here Just Yet
Injuries to Several Steelers Players May Keep Them Out Saturday
The Steelers are banged up facing a Week 16 game vs. St. Louis. Several players, including Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey and LaMarr Woodley, may not play.
Golden Nuggets: Wherein Alex Smith Is A Super Hero
Friday, December 22nd, 2011 edition of the Golden Nuggets, a daily compilation of 49ers links from around the web.
Steelers First to Worst In Field Goal Percentage in Four Years
History doesn't favor teams with kickers who can't hit from 40+ yards. If history continues, things don't look good for the Steelers.
Brown Looks To Make Franchise History As Steelers Offense Struggles
Antonio Brown looks to hit the 1,000 yard mark for the first time in his young receiving career. That will make Brown and Mike Wallace the fourth Steelers receiving duo to both have at least 1,000 yards receiving in the same season.
NFL Displays the Value of PR at the Expense of Hypocrisy
NFL Displays the Value of PR at the Expense of Hypocrisy
Report: Steelers Could Put Roethlisberger on Shelf For Last Two Games
Reports are coming out that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will not play in the team's final two games this season. They could potentially play in Week 17 for a first-round playoff bye.
Steelers Week 15 Defensive Plays of the Game Announce Arrival of New Defensive Line
We break down the five best defensive plays from Pittsburgh's 20-3 loss at San Francisco in Week 15.
49ers Vs. Steelers: Top Five Defensive Plays
We break down the 49ers five defensive plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers that involved turnovers or potential turnovers.
Thoughts and Ramblings After A Brutal Steelers Week 15 Loss at San Francisco
Upon watching the Steelers 20-3 loss at San Francisco in Week 15, there were lots of chances the Steelers could have converted, but came up short. It's worth another look before the focus shifts to St. Louis.
Golden Nuggets: Cheering On The 49ers Is Bad For Your Throat
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 edition of the Golden Nuggets, a daily compilation of 49ers links from around the web.
GameThreads
49ers Fans GameThread on Niners Nation
Loading Game Thread from Niners Nation
Steelers Fans GameThread on Behind the Steel Curtain
Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| San Francisco | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 3:25 left: San Francisco Field Goal - 22-yarder by David Akers. 17 plays, 69 yds, 7:11 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 12:13 left: San Francisco Field Goal - 38-yarder by David Akers. 9 plays, 25 yds, 3:02 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 6:08 left: Pittsburgh Field Goal - 51-yarder by Shaun Suisham. 7 plays, 57 yds, 4:00 min. |
| 3:44 left: San Francisco Touchdown - 1-yard pass from Alex Smith to Vernon Davis. (David Akers extra point is good). 5 plays, 79 yds, 2:24 min. |
| 3:44 left: David Akers extra point is good. 5 plays, 79 yds, 2:24 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 9:06 left: San Francisco Touchdown - 5-yard run by Frank Gore. (David Akers extra point is good). 5 plays, 17 yds, 2:25 min. |
| 9:06 left: David Akers extra point is good. 5 plays, 17 yds, 2:25 min. |
| Team statistics | Pittsburgh | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 389 5.9 66 | 287 4.7 61 |
| Time of Possession | 31:26 | 28:34 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 20 4 15 1 | 17 7 9 1 |
| Third Down Conversions | 8-14-57% | 4-13-31% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 0-0-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 305 25-44 6.5 3-52 3-25 | 187 18-31 6.0 0-0 0-0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 84 19 4.4 | 100 30 3.3 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 75 2--10 3-85 | 30 0-0 2-30 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 4 2-1 3-52 | 0 0-0 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 9-72 | 7-49 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 4-38.5 (38.5) | 6-47.5 (49.2) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 46 42 4 | 53 46 7 |
Officials: Walt Coleman (Referee), Roy Ellison (Umpire), Ed Camp (Head Linesman), Michael Spanier (Line Judge), Rick Patterson (Side Judge), Greg Yette (Back Judge), Greg Gautreaux (Field Judge)
