The Steelers who played in those games aren’t quite as enamored with the storylines they produced. The Steelers started slow and found themselves down 6-0 before the offense began to really kick into gear.
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Pittsburgh have gone into the season, as one of the favourites to win the AFC and comfortably overcame the Washington Redskins 38-16.
The Steelers gained 435 yards anyway thanks in no small part to Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown, but with a healthy assist from some young pass catchers and a veteran running back.
Cousins threw two interceptions and no touchdowns in the season opener. Brown moved all over the field and was shadowed by Washington’s second cornerback, Bashaud Breeland. Running back DeAngelo Williams also scored twice.
“Like I said, our faith is trusting coach (Joe) Barry, Coach Perry Fewell”. But we all know what proximity gets you.
“I had the ball in my hand”. But, on Wednesday, Peko said the way a gator takes down its prey is the same technique he might institute on Sunday against Roethlisberger. Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 27 of his 37 passes for 300 yards with three touchdowns and an interception and avoided the pressure all night. “Everything was working for us and it was fun and that’s what I’m excited to get back to”. I will not go into detail about players on the IR unless significant news surfaces. It was just a freak play, and he made the play.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins did not sign a long-term deal after the Redskins placed the franchise tag on him. Williams also silenced age critics by scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
Here’s something that won’t shock any football fans: Josh Norman got into a scuffle during Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
So Wheaton found himself watching instead of playing for the first time since his rookie season in 2013 while Sammie Coates and Eli Rogers filled in. During a 12-play drive that set up a field goal in the second half, the Jets ran nine times for 73 yards. Hopkins was the Redskins’ entire offensive production until Thompson’s touchdown.
With Wheaton sidelined and Martavis Bryant out for the year while serving a drug suspension, Rogers did not waste his chance against Washington, catching six passes for 59 yards and his first National Football League touchdown. He bulldozed through the Redskins defense with 143 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns. In the 2015 season, Shazier left week 2 early with a shoulder injury, resulting in him missing 4 additional games.
“The win is the most important thing”, offensive lineman Ramon Foster said.
RUNNING ON EMPTY: Jones was in the starting lineup after separating his left shoulder on August 19, but he lost 4 yards on his first two carries and finished with 24 yards on seven carries.
Washington gained only 55 yards on the ground.
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But blitzing just three times on 43 pass attempts against the Redskins, even if it was just one game, shows it just might be – if the results hold up. No new updates since Monday have surfaced according to Coach Tomlin.
