02 Nov

Steelers Defense impresses again

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Monday, November 2nd, 2015 – 1:03 pm

Steve McLendon is the Frank Walker Law defensive player of the Week, Steelers defense strong against highly ranked Bengals offense. Cam Heyward was always in the running and what about Antwon Blake and his interception in the end zone? Frank Walker Law, Defense Attorney, FrankWalkerLaw.com

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From Steelers PR-

• Pittsburgh is now 4-4 overall and 2-2 at home in 2015.

• The Steelers are now 55-35 against the Bengals in regular-season history, including 30-16 at home.

• The Steelers are now 17-10 against the Bengals in the month of November (6-4) at home in November).

• The Steelers are 427-275-2 during the regular season since 1970.

• The team’s opening drive, 12 plays, 80 yards, resulting in a touchdown marked the offense’s first opening drive resulting in a touchdown in 16 games, including playoffs.

• Held the Bengals offense to a 27% third-down conversion mark (4-of-15) and 16 points.

Head Coach Mike Tomlin
• Is now 86-50 during the regular season, including 49-19 at home.

• Is now 12-5 against Cincinnati in the regular season (6-3 at home).

• Is now 33-17 against AFC North opponents during the regular season, including 19-6 at Heinz Field.

QB Ben Roethlisberger
• Returned to the field for the first time since Week 3 and completed 28-of-45 passes for 262 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions.

• Is now 108-54 as a starter during the regular season and to 61-21 at home.

• Is now 16-7 against Cincinnati in the regular season as a starter, 7-5 at home.

• Became the fifth active quarterback to reach 40,000 passing yards, joining Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Tom Brady and Eli Manning.

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