In the latest SB Nation Power Rankings, they have the Steelers moving up in the rankings, albeit just one spot to No. 8.
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As well as Vick played in the fourth quarter, it’s fair to wonder if the Steelers can continue to win with Vick as the quarterback. They are now 1-1 without Ben Roethlisberger and beat a team on the road that they could be battling for a playoff berth at the end of the season. The conclusion to this game should not have been almost so exciting.
The more recent mistake happened after San Diego kicked a field goal to take a 20-17 lead with 2 minutes, 56 seconds left.
Truth be told, the defense is what gave a struggling Mike Vick and the Steelers’ offense a chance to find itself late after its own run of mid-game ineptitude.
With five seconds left, Bell took the direct snap, ran left and was buried in traffic before diving for the end zone and getting the ball across the line as Donald Butler dragged him down.
Bell said it was the most meaningful touchdown of his three-year career.
The National Football League has to choose to punish the official who was in charge of keeping time on the field during the Steelers-Chargers game on Monday.
Also, send Le’Veon Bell a case of champagne along with a note that reads, “Thanks for saving our ass”.
“‘I got to get it in”, Bell said.
It was bad enough for the Chargers that fans were outnumbered in their stadium by fans of the Steelers.
As was mentioned after the game by various media outlets, the Steelers final drive that led to the game-winning touchdown was cheated out of 18-seconds by a clock error that none of the officials caught and corrected.
After allowing Justin Forsett and the Ravens torch them for 191 rushing yards in Week 4, Pittsburgh regrouped against San Diego and held the duo of Melvin Gordon and Danny Woodhead to 52 yards on 19 carries (2.7 YPC).
“We have to run the football”, Tomlin said. “We had an opportunity to win the game”, Tomlin said.
According to head coach Mike Tomlin via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Roethlisberger is set to return to the practice field to participate in 7-on-7 drills.
Michael Vick and Antonio Brown prompted celebrations at Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Steelers practice. The Steelers then drove 80 yards in 12 plays for the win. He finished with nine receptions for a game-high 92 yards.
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Vick (13 of 26 for 203 yards, 1 touchdown pass, and 1 interception) to his credit did a solid job tonight, but he needed help.
