BYE WEEK NEXT GAME: Pittsburgh Steelers (7-4) VS. New Orleans Saints (4-6) Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 1 p.m. (ET) Heinz Field Pittsburgh, Pa. Game #12 Pittsburgh Steelers (7-4) vs. New Orleans Saints (4-6) Date: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 Kickoff: 1 p.m., ET Site: Heinz Field (65,500) Pittsburgh, Pa. Playing Surface: Grass TV Coverage: FOX (locally WPGH-TV, channel 53) Announcers: Thom Brennaman (play-by-play) Donovan McNabb (color analyst) Charissa Thompson (sideline) Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network WDVE-FM (102.5)/WBGG-AM (970) Announcers: Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play) Tunch Ilkin (color analyst) Craig Wolfl ey (sideline) A Look at the Coaches: Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Overall regular-season record: 78-45 (.634)/eighth season Regular-season record with Pittsburgh: 78-45 (.634)/eighth season Playoff Record/Years: 5-3/four years New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Overall regular-season record: 77-45 (.631)/eighth season Regular-season record with New Orleans: 77-45 (.631)/eighth season Playoff Record/Years: 6-4/fi ve years For all of the most up-to-date information on the Pittsburgh Steelers, visit the team s offi cial web site at. Updated daily, the web site has the most extensive information on upcoming games and the most comprehensive news on the Steelers. Pittsburgh Steelers 2014 Schedule Preseason (1-3) Saturday, Aug. 9 at N.Y. Giants L, 20-16 (KDKA) Saturday, Aug. 16 BUFFALO W, 19-16 (KDKA) Thursday, Aug. 21 at Philadelphia L, 31-21 (KDKA) Thursday, Aug. 28 CAROLINA L, 10-0 (KDKA) Regular Season (7-4) Sunday, Sept. 7 CLEVELAND W, 30-27 (CBS) Thursday, Sept. 11 at Baltimore L, 26-6 (CBS) Sunday, Sept. 21 at Carolina W, 37-19 (NBC) Sunday, Sept. 28 TAMPA BAY L, 27-24 (FOX) Sunday, Oct. 5 at Jacksonville W, 17-9 (CBS) Sunday, Oct. 12 at Cleveland L, 31-10 (CBS) Monday, Oct. 20 HOUSTON W, 30-23 (ESPN) Sunday, Oct. 26 INDIANAPOLIS W, 51-34 (CBS) Sunday, Nov. 2 BALTIMORE W, 43-23 (NBC) Sunday, Nov. 9 at N.Y. Jets L, 20-13 (CBS) Monday, Nov. 17 at Tennessee W, 27-24 ESPN) Sunday, Nov. 23 BYE WEEK Sunday, Nov. 30 NEW ORLEANS 1 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Dec. 7 at Cincinnati* 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Dec. 14 at Atlanta* 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Dec. 21 KANSAS CITY* 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Dec. 28 CINCINNATI* 1 p.m. (CBS) * Times and TV Network may change due to NFL flexible scheduling Postseason Sat.-Sun., Jan. 3-4 Wild Card Weekend (CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC) Sat.-Sun., Jan. 10-11 Divisional Playoff Games (CBS, FOX, NBC) Sunday, Jan. 18 Conference Championships (CBS & FOX) Sunday, Jan. 25 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (Glendale, Ariz.) (NBC) Sunday, Feb. 1 Super Bowl XLIX (Glendale, Ariz.) (NBC) NOTE: All times are Eastern. Home games in Bold/CAPS.
STEELERS RADIO COVERAGE MEDIA NOTES Weekly Press Conference: Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin will conduct his next press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Noon (LIVE on ROOT Sports) in the Steelers press conference room. Official Steelers Website: Media and fans can read about the latest Steelers news on the offi cial Steelers website. The site, www. steelers.com, features breaking news, statistics, player biographies and much more. Media-Only Section of The Steelers Media Relations Department offers a Media-Only section on steelers.com. To sign up for this service, go to http:// /mediarelations/ and register as a new user below the left hand navigation bar. Then follow the instructions on the Media Relations page and once your registration is approved, you will receive an email and can access all information. If you have any questions or problems, please email steelers_digest@yahoo. com. NFLmedia.com: Journalists worldwide have access to the dedicated media website featuring news from the NFL and its teams. Daily releases, statistics, domestic and international NFL updates and other information about the NFL are available. The site also provides links to other NFL and individual team sites. STEELERS NATION HD RADIO Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifi cally to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on, the Steelers Gameday Plus app or the iheart app on your smartphone (under the heading of Black and Gold Radio), and at 102.5 WDVE HD2. For the 16th consecutive year, WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970) are carrying all Steelers games. Additionally, Steelers games can be heard on a 47-station network spanning Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. All Steelers games will be broadcast in Spanish on steelers.com. For the 20th straight season, Bill Hillgrove serves as the Voice of the Steelers and handles play-by-play duties for the broadcast. Joining Hillgrove for his 16th season as an expert analyst is Tunch Ilkin, the former Steelers All-Pro offensive tackle. Joining the team for his 12th season is former Steeler offensive lineman Craig Wolfley, who provides sideline analysis. Fans in Mexico can also listen to Steelers broadcasts on Grupo Imagen and games are heard on /espanol. Stations on the Steelers Radio Network include: FLAGSHIP STATIONS (2) WDVE-FM (102.5) WBGG-AM (970) PENNSYLVANIA (31) Allentown-WSAN (1470) Altoona-WVAM (1430) Altoona-WRKY (104.9) Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230) Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460) Bedford-WBVE (107.5) Bradford-WESB (1490) Butler-WISR (680) Chambersburg-WCHA (800) Clarendon-WKNB (104.3) Clarion-WCCR (92.7) Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7) DuBois-WOWQ (102.1) Erie-WJET (1440) Gettysburg-WGET (1320) Grove City-WWGY (95.1) Harrisburg-WRVV (97.3) Homer City-WCCS (1160) Johnstown-WNTJ (1490) Latrobe-WCNS (1480) Mount Union-WHUN (106.9) Punxsutawney-WPXZ (104.1) Riverside/Selinsgrove-WVSL (92.3) Saegertown-WUUZ (94.3) Somerset-WLLI (990) State College-WRSC (103.1) Uniontown-WMBS (590) Washington-WJPA (1450) Williamsport-WCXR (93.3) Williamsport-WZXR (103.7) Wilkes-Barre-WHBS (102.3) OHIO (3) Columbus-WTOH (98.9) Fremont-WOHF (92.1) Youngstown-WNIO (1390) MARYLAND (3) Cumberland-WTBO (1450) Frostburg-WFRB (560) Hagerstown-WHAG (1410) WEST VIRGINIA (7) Charleston-WCHS (580) Cross Lanes-WSWW (1490) Fairmont-WRLF (94.3) Fairmont-WMMN (920) New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3) St. Mary s-wjaw (630) Wheeling-WKWK (97.3) NEW YORK (1) Syracuse-WTLA (1200) SOUTH CAROLINA (1) Myrtle Beach-WRXZ (107.1) A daily schedule of what is on Steelers Nation HD Radio is available at www.facebook.com/steelersnationradio. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Wednesday, Nov. 19 Thursday, Nov. 20 Open locker room 1:15-2 p.m. Practice 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Coach Tomlin available upon request after practice THIS WEEK S SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) No media availability Players Day Off Friday, Nov. 21 No media availability Players Day Off Saturday, Nov. 22 No media availability Players Day Off Sunday, Nov. 23 Monday, Nov. 24 No media availability Player s Day Off Practice 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Coach Tomlin available upon request after practice All assistant coaches available after practice Open locker room 12:30-1 p.m. Open locker room 12:30-1 p.m.
2014 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST TITLE The Steelers will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the team s fi rst championship, Super Bowl IX, with a variety of events and features throughout the 2014 season. Super Bowl IX was Pittsburgh s first title game appearence. The team captured their first NFL Championship with a 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Tulane Stadium. RB Franco Harris was named the game s MVP with a rushing performance of 158 yards on 34 carries, establishing a new Super Bowl record. Harris gave the Steelers a 9-0 lead in the third quarter on a nine-yard rush. QB Terry Bradshaw connected with Larry Brown for a four-yard touchdown toss to seal the Steelers victory. Some highlights that will take place in recognition of the team s Super Bowl IX win during the 2014 season include: Super Bowl IX 40th Anniversary Patch: The team will wear a special patch on their uniform against the New Orleans Saints (Nov. 30). November 30 Halftime Ceremony: Players from the Super Bowl IX team will be recognized during a halftime ceremony of the Saints game. Commemorative Game Ticket Logo: The Steelers printed a separate Super Bowl IX 40th Anniversary logo on game tickets for the November 30th game. Alumni Weekend: November 29-30 will serve as the team s annual Alumni Weekend to celebrate the team s 40th Anniversary victory in Super Bowl IX. Alumni Weekend Dinner Gala: On November 29, Heinz Field will host the Alumni Weekend Dinner Gala with proceeds benefitting the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and The Cancer Caring Center. Players from the Super Bowl IX Championship team will be introduced at the event and will share their stories from the 1974 season. 1974 Audio Replays: Replay of audio from the 1974 season and Super Bowl IX, which features Myron Cope and Jack Fleming, will be broadcast on Steelers Nation Radio on Alumni Weekend. 2014 CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED The Steelers selected four players to serve as team captains for the 2014 season, the team announced through a vote of their teammates for the 2014 season. QB Ben Roethlisberger will serve as the offensive captain, S Troy Polamalu will serve as the defensive captain and S Robert Golden and K Shaun Suisham will serve as the special teams captains. Roethlisberger has been selected as an offensive captain for the sixth time in his career (2008, 09, 11, 12, 13 and 14). This marks Golden s, Polamalu s and Suisham s fi rst selections as captains. CHUCK NOLL DAY AND DECAL Steelers President Art Rooney II announced in July on Steelers Nation Radio that the team will wear helmet decals as part of a season-long commemoration of Chuck Noll s coaching career. The decals, unveiled on Monday, September 1, were displayed on the team s helmets for the fi rst time during the team s Week One home opener against the Cleveland Browns, a date designated Chuck Noll Day as the result of bipartisan resolution introduced by Pennsylvania s two United States Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.). Noll, the only coach to win four Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII and XIV), compiled a 209-156-1 record in 23 seasons at the helm of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1969-1991. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. GREENE NUMBER 75 RETIRED The Steelers retired Joe Greene s Number 75 in a ceremony on November 2, when the team hosted Baltimore at Heinz Field. Greene, the leader of the Steel Curtain defense during the 1970s, helped lead the team to four Super Bowl victories and six AFC Championship game appearances. Throughout his 13-year playing career, all with Pittsburgh, Greene earned All-NFL honors fi ve times and all-conference accolades 11 straight years to begin his tenure. He was twice named the NFL s Defensive Player of the Year in 1972 and 1974. The team s No. 1 draft pick in 1969, Greene quickly emerged in the league as he was named the NFL s Rookie of the Year and received the fi rst of his 10 Pro Bowl selections. Greene was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987 and has been recognized with the following honors: All-Time NFL Team (2000) NFL 75th Anniversary Team Super Bowl Silver Anniversary Team 1970s All-Decade Team Greene s Number 75 has not been issued by the Steelers since his retirement following the 1981 season. He will join Ernie Stautner (No. 70) as the only players in franchise history to officially have their number retired. After a 13-year playing career, Greene briefl y worked as a color analyst for CBS Sports before becoming the Steelers defensive line coach from 1987-91. He then went on to coach the defensive line for the Miami Dolphins (1992-95) and the Arizona Cardinals (1996-03) before retiring from coaching and moving into the player personnel department with the Steelers. He spent nine years as a special assistant for pro and college personnel for Pittsburgh before retiring in 2013.
FROM LAST WEEK S GAME AT TENNESSEE THE STEELERS Pittsburgh is now 7-4 on the season (3-3 on the road and 4-0 vs. AFC South opponents). The Steelers swept the AFC South for the first time in divisional play (2002: 2-2, 2005: 2-2, 2008: 2-2, 2011: 3-1 and 2014: 4-0). The Steelers improved to 42-31 in the all-time regular-season series against the Titans (18-19 on the road). Pittsburgh improved to 4-1 in primetime games on the season, including 2-0 on Monday Night. The Steelers are now 5-2 all-time against Tennessee on Monday Night Football and have won each of the previous four. The Steelers are now 42-24 (.636) on Monday Night Football the third-best winning percentage under the lights on Monday. Pittsburgh has won 42 Monday Night Football games - the thirdmost in the NFL. The Steelers are 419-270-2 during the regular season since 1970. Became the seventh team in NFL history with 100 or more interceptiontouchdown returns on William Gay s 28-yard return for a touchdown in the fi rst quarter. Scored 13 points in the first quarter marking the most by the team in an opening period of a game since Dec. 15, 2013 (21 vs. Cincinnati). HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN Is now 78-45 during the regular season (33-29 on the road). Is now 20-12 in the month of November as the team s head coach (10-7 on the road). Is now 4-3 as the Steelers head coach against Tennessee (2-2 on the road). Has guided the Steelers to a 9-2 mark on Monday Night Football as the team s head coach since 2007 (4-2 on the road). QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER Made his 153rd career regular season start and completed 21-of-32 passes for 207 yards with one touchdown for a passer rating of 81.1. Is now 102-51 as a starter during the regular season (44-32 on the road). Is now to 26-12 in his regular-season career in the month of November (13-7 on the road). Is now 4-3 against Tennessee in the regular season as a starter, 1-2 on the road. Is now 11-4 all-time on Monday Night Football (5-4 on the road). Surpassed Terry Bradshaw (19 games 242 completions) for the most pass completions by a Steelers quarterback in Monday Night Football games. WR ANTONIO BROWN Has registered at least one reception in 67 consecutive games in which he has played, including the postseason dating back to October 3, 2010. Tallied game-highs of nine catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. With his 12-yard touchdown catch, set a personal single-season high with nine (eight in 2013). Became the first Steeler in franchise history to reach 1,100 receiving yards through the fi rst 11 games of a season. Joins Hines Ward (3) as the second player in team history to record three 1,100-yard receiving seasons (2011, 2013 and 2014). Is the third Steeler to register 1,100 receiving yards in consecutive seasons (Mike Wallace, 2010-11 and Hines Ward, 2002-03). Totaled the 80th catch of 2014 with his fi rst grab. Joins Hines Ward (2001-04, 2008-09) as only the second player in team history to have consecutive seasons with at least 80 receptions. Is the fi rst Steeler with back-to-back 1,000 yard campaigns since Mike Wallace (2010-2011) and the fi fth player in team history to accomplish the feat (Wallace, Hines Ward, Plaxico Burress and Roy Jefferson). Has recorded at least fi ve catches and 50 receiving yards in 27 consecutive games, dating back to Week One of the 2013 season. His streak of 27 straight games with at least fi ve receptions for 50 yards is an NFL record. TE HEATH MILLER Caught fi ve passes for 71 yards. Extended his consecutive regular-season games started streak to 25 - the third-longest active consecutive games started streak among NFL tight ends. Extended his consecutive games played with a catch streak to 99 - dating back to 11/3/2008 vs. Washington (including the postseason). Eclipsed 50 receiving yards for the 47th time in his NFL career (regular season), the third most such games by an active NFL tight end (Antonio Gates: 97, Jason Witten: 95, Heath Miller: 47). Reached 500 receiving yards in 2014 to mark his eighth straight 500-plus yard campaign. He is one of two players in team history to have eight consecutive seasons with 500 receiving yards (Hine Ward, 12, 1999-2010). Reached 500 receiving yards in 2014 to mark his eighth straight 500-plus yard campaign the third-longest active streak among tight ends (entering 2014 Antonio Gates: 10 and Jason Witten: 10). RB Le VEON BELL Extended his consecutive regular-season games started streak to 24 - the fi fth-longest active consecutive games started streak among NFL running backs. Set a career-high with 222 yards from scrimmage (204 rushing and 18 receiving), becoming the first Steeler with 200-plus yards from scrimmage in a game since 2006 (Willie Parker, Dec. 7 vs. Cleveland, 223). Became the fourth player in team history (fourth occasion) to record 200 rushing yards in a single game and his 202 were the fourth-most. Set a career-high for rushing yards in the fi rst half of a games with 72. Recorded 51 rushing yards in the fi rst quarter, marking the second time in his NFL career eclipsing 50 in the opening period of a game (52, Dec. 22, 2013 at Green Bay). Produced the fourth 100-yard rushing game of his NFL career and third third of the 2014 season. With 204 rushing yards, set a new single-season careerhigh of 951, surpassing his 2013 rookie total of 860. Scored a touchdown on a fi ve-yard run, his second rushing touchdown of the season and 10th of his NFL career. Has now rushed for 1,811 yards in the first two seasons of his NFL career the most by a Steelers running back in their fi rst two years in the NFL with the team. Increased his franchise record for the most yards from scrimmage by a Steeler in their fi rst two seasons in the NFL to 2,694. Has recorded 1,435 yards from scrimmage in the first 11 games of the season the second-most by a Steeler through the fi rst 11 games of a season. Became the first Steeler to record 100 yards from scrimmage in nine games of a season since 2007 (Willie Parker, 10 games). Extended his franchise record for the most receptions by a running back in a single-season to 57. CB WILLIAM GAY Extended his consecutive regular-season games played streak to 123 longest active streak among NFL cornerbacks. Intercepted Tennessee QB Zach Mettenberger on the Titans first offensive play and returned the ball for a 28-yard touchdown, his second INT-TD of the season and third of his NFL career and the 100th such play in franchise history. Became the ninth in Steelers history to record at least three INT-TD returns and matched the team s single-season mark of 2 (seven times). Matched a single-season career high with two intercetpions (2011, 2012 and 2014). DE BRETT KEISEL Tallied two pass break-ups, increasing his career to 36 to rank second among active NFL defensive ends in the category (Jared Allen: 52, Brett Keisel: 36, J.J. Watt: 34).. DE CAM HEYWARD Extended his consecutive regular-season games played streak to 59 - tying as the fi fth-longest active consecutive games played streak among NFL defensive ends. NT DANIEL McCULLERS Became the first Steelers rookie nose tackle and defensive lineman to start a game since the 2001 season (Casey Hampton, Jan. 6, 2012 vs. Cleveland). LB LAWRENCE TIMMONS Extended his streak of consecutive regular-season games started to 64 the longest active streak among current Steelers. K SHAUN SUISHAM Has now made 200 fi eld goals in his NFL career and is tied for 10th among active kickers (Mason Crosby). His 53-yard fi eld goal is tied for the fourth-longest succesful kick in team history.
STEELERS-SAINTS SERIES HISTORY Series History: Series began in 1967 Overall Regular Season: Even, 7-7 At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead, 3-2 At New Orleans: Saints lead, 5-4 Neutral Sites: n/a Streak: Titans won previous meeting Last Regular-Season Meeting: Oct. 31, 2010 at New Orleans New Orleans 20, Pittsburgh 10 Postseason Series: n/a (preseason and postseason record not included in overall series record) Next week s game marks the 15th time the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans will meet in the regular season and the sixth time in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers hold a one game advantage...the two teams will meet for the sixth time in the month of November (3-2) and for the fourth time in Pittsburgh (2-1) in November. 2014 TEAM STATS Steelers Category Saints 26.2... Points Scored Per Game...26.1 23.9...Points Allowed Per Game...25.2 23.5... First Downs Per Game...26.4 406.4...Total Yards Per Game...424.5 119.5...Rushing Yards Per Game...124.7 286.9... Passing Yards Per Game...299.8 20.0...Sacks By...22.0 8... Interceptions By...6 33:22...Avg. Time of Possession...31:13 33... Touchdowns...31 4... Rushing Touchdowns...12 25... Passing Touchdowns...19 5... Touchdowns on Returns...0 18-20... Field Goals...15-16 42.8... Punting Avg....45.6 7.2...Punt Return Avg....7.0 20.0... Kickoff Return Avg...3.5 2014 AFC NORTH STANDINGS 2014 AFC North Standings W L T Pct. Pts. Opp. Cincinnati 6 3 1.650 224 221 Pittsburgh 7 4 0.636 288 263 Baltimore 6 4 0.600 261 181 Cleveland 6 4 0.600 216 195 This Week in the AFC North: Sunday, Nov. 17: Cincinnati (6-3-1) at Tampa Bay (2-8), 1 p.m. (CBS) Cleveland (6-4) at Atlanta (4-6) 1 p.m. (CBS) Monday, Nov. 24: Baltimore (6-4) at New Orleans (4-6), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) BYE: Pittsburgh (7-4) All times are Eastern. THE LAST TIME VS. NEW ORLEANS New Orleans 20, Pittsburgh 10 Oct. 31, 2010 Louisiana Superdome (70,011) NEW ORLEANS QB Drew Brees eight-yard touchdown toss to WR Lance Moore with 2:37 left in the fourth quarter sealed the 20-10 victory for the New Orleans Saints over the Steelers at the Louisiana Superdome. The Steelers fell to 5-2 on the season with the loss, while the Saints improved to 5-3. Both teams struggled moving the football as neither one scored in the fi rst quarter. K Jeff Reed got the Steelers on the board early in the second quarter connecting from 19-yards out for a 3-0 lead. The Saints though would tie the game 3-3 with only eight seconds left before halftime on K Garrett Hartley s 31-yard fi eld goal. On the Saints fi rst possession of the second half, Brees led the offense on a 12-play, 51-yard drive that was capped off by Hartley s 23-yard fi eld goal that increased their lead 6-3. Early in the fourth quarter Brees found WR Marques Colston for a 16-yard touchdown to put the Saints up 13-3. However, on the Steelers ensuing drive RB Rashard Mendenhall found a seam and went 38 yards untouched into the end zone to cut the lead to 13-10. Mendenhall finished the game with 15 carries for 71 yards and one touchdown. The Saints looked poised to add to their lead on their next drive when Brees found WR Robert Meachem for a 50-yard gain, which set the Saints up at the Steelers 26-yard line. But two plays later, CB Bryant McFadden sacked Brees and forced a fumble that was recovered by LB LaMarr Woodley, and the Steelers took over at the Saints 27-yard line. The Steelers had the momentum and were marching into Saints territory, but a costly turnover sealed the Steelers fate. QB Ben Roethlisberger found TE Heath Miller for 20-yard gain, but Miller was hit hard and fumbled the football. The Saints then marched 55 yards for the game-clinching touchdown pass by Brees. Brees fi nished the game 34-of-44 for 305 yards and two touchdowns. The Steelers rush defense continued its dominance, allowing a season-low 30 yards rushing. The defense as a whole had two sacks, a forced fumble and an interception. The Steelers offense though struggled, only having 279 total yards (108 rushing, 195 passing). GAME SUMMARY STEELERS (5-2) 0 3 0 7 10 Saints (5-3) 0 3 3 14 20 TEAM Q TIME PLAY DRIVE SCORE PIT 2 9:09 Reed 19 FG 11-43; 6:11 3-0 NO 2 0:08 Hartley 31 FG 7-46; 1:03 3-3 NO 3 8:24 Hartley 23 FG 12-51; 6:36 3-6 NO 4 12:55 Colston 16 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) 10-59; 6:13 3-13 PIT 4 10:48 Mendenhall 38 run (Reed kick) 4-68; 2:07 10-13 NO 4 2:37 Moore 8 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) 8-55; 3:47 10-20 TEAM STATISTICS Steelers Saints 1st Downs 13 19 3rd Downs 3-10 (30%) 7-16 (44%) 4th Downs 0-1 (0%) 1-1 (100%) Total Net Yards 279 318 Plays-Avg. 52-5.4 67-4.7 Rushing Yards 108 30 Rush Att.-Avg. 21-5.1 21-1.4 Passing Yards 171 288 Att.-Comp.-Int. 28-17-1 44-34-1 Sacks By 2-17 3-24 Punts-Avg. 4-48.0 4-43.8 Penalties 4-38 3-35 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-1 Time of Poss. 25:54 34:06 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Pit. Mendenhall 15-71, 1 TD; Redman 3-19; Moore 2-19; Roethlisberger 1-(-1). N.O. Jones 7-16; Betts 3-8; Ivory 7-7; Colston 1-1; Brees 3-(-2). PASSING: Pit. Roethlisberger 28-17-1, 195. N.O. Brees 44-34-1, 305, 2 TDs. RECEIVING: Pit. Wallace 3-43; Randel El 3-33; Ward 3-15; Miller 2-39; Spaeth 2-21; Mendenhall 2-14; Sanders 1-21; Johnson 1-9. N.O. Moore 7-54,1 TD; Meachem 6-76; Colston 6-75, 1 TD; Thomas 4-15; Henderson 3-33; Shockey 3-30; Jones 3-20; Evans 1-2; Betts 1-0.
Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on Jan. 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to both coach in and win a Super Bowl when he led the Steelers to a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. By winning the Super Bowl in only his second season as a head coach, he also became the fastest to win a Super Bowl title in Steelers history. Through seven seasons, Tomlin has accomplished many things that have never been done in the team s storied history. His 71-41 record (.634) is tied for the best start in franchise history. He has guided the Steelers defense to the NFL s top ranking in total defense four times, including most recently in 2012. He has also sent a total of 40 selections to the league s annual Pro Bowl, including two following the 2013 season. Tomlin has reached the playoffs four times in his fi rst seven seasons, including two trips to the Super Bowl (winning Super Bowl XLIII). Tomlin is one of only seven coaches in league history to win a Super Bowl within his fi rst two seasons as an NFL head coach. Tomlin is the only head coach in Steelers history to lead the team to two Super Bowls in his fi rst four seasons at the helm, including an appearance against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV. He is one of only two Steelers head coaches to win three division titles in his first four seasons. Tomlin was appointed by Commisioner Roger Goodell to the NFL s Competition Committee in March, 2013. Arguably one of his best coaching performances may possibly have come in the second half of the 2013 season. Despite an 0-4 and 2-6 start to the season, the Steelers fi nished the regular season surging to a 6-2 second-half record, falling just short of the playoffs. However, he rallied the team despite numerous injuries on both sides of the ball, to stick together and fi nished second in the AFC North. The 2013 campaign also saw quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver and team MVP Antonio Brown and running back Le Veon Bell break numerous regular-season records for the Steelers. Brown and safety Troy Polamalu were each selected to the Pro Bowl following the season. Tomlin led the Steelers to a 27-10 victory over the New York Jets in the 2012 home opener, becoming the fi rst coach in team history to win his fi rst six home openers. The Steelers fi nished the season with the top-ranked overall defense (275.8 ypg) and fi nished fi rst in passing defense (185.2 ypg). In 2011, Tomlin led the Steelers to a 12-4 record, marking the second straight season the team posted 12 wins, which marked only the second time in team history it has been achieved. The Steelers fi nished second in total defense under Tomlin s guidance in 2010, allowing only 276.8 yards per game. Pittsburgh led the NFL and set a team record in rushing defense, yielding only 62.8 yards per game (1,004 yards), the third-best total in NFL history dating back to 1970. The Steelers also established an NFL record in 2010 by not allowing an opponent to rush for more than 75 yards in any of their fi rst eight games during the regular season. In all, the Steelers defense led the NFL in 2010 in rushing yards allowed, points allowed (232), touchdowns (22), quarterback sacks (48), rushing average (3.0), yards per play (4.5) and yards allowed on fi rst down (4.08). Tomlin was a three-year starter at wide receiver at William and Mary (1990-94) and fi nished his career with 101 receptions for 2,054 yards and 20 TD catches. A fi rst-team All-Yankee Conference selection in 1994, he established a school record with a 20.2 yardsper-catch average. THE TOMLIN FILE GOOD FIRST SEVEN Mike Tomlin has accomplished a lot in his fi rst seven seasons as head coach of the Steelers. Tomlin s 71 wins after his fi rst seven seasons are tied for the most wins in team history for any coach after his fi rst seven seasons. His two Super Bowl appearances also are tied for the franchise best for a coach in his fi rst seven seasons. Tomlin s four postseason berths and three division titles are tied for second for the most in a coach s first seven seasons. Below is how Tomlin ranks among Steelers coaches after their fi rst seven seasons: STEELERS HEAD COACHES THROUGH SEVEN YEARS HEAD COACH RECORD Mike Tomlin (2007-2013) 71-41 (.634) (2007-2013) Bill Cowher (1992-2006) 71-41 (.634) (1992-1998) Chuck Noll (1969-1991) 55-42 (.566) (1969-1975) Buddy Parker (1957-1964) 46-38 (.548) (1957-1963) HEAD COACH SUPER BOWL APP. SUPER BOWL WINS Chuck Noll 2 (1974, 75) 2 (1974, 75) Mike Tomlin 2 (2008, 10) 1 (2008) Bill Cowher 1 (1995) HEAD COACH PLAYOFF APPEARENCES Bill Cowher 6 (1992-97) Mike Tomlin 4 (2007, 08, 10, 11) Chuck Noll 4 (1972, 73, 74, 75) Buddy Parker 1 (1962) HEAD COACH Bill Cowher Mike Tomlin Chuck Noll DIVISION TITLES 5 (1992, 94-97) (AFC Central) 3 (2007, 08, 10) (AFC North) 3 (1972, 74, 75) (AFC Central) IN THE DIVISION Mike Tomlin owns a 31-15 all-time record against teams in the AFC North. His 31 regular-season wins against division opponents are the most of any AFC North team since 2007 (Baltimore: 27-19 / Cincinnati: 22-23 / Cleveland: 12-34). Tomlin has won at least four games against division opponents in fi ve of his fi rst seven seasons. He owns an impressive 18-5 record against divisional foes at Heinz Field. OUR HOUSE Mike Tomlin has lead the Steelers to a 45-16 career regularseason record at Heinz Field. In 2012, he won his fi rst four home games for the fourth time in his career (2007, 09 and 11). He opened the 2014 season with a 30-27 victory against Cleveland at Heinz Field in Week 1. Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to at least fi ve home wins in each of his fi rst seven seasons as head coach. His 45 home wins during the regular season are the fourth-most in the NFL since 2007. Below is a look at the best home records during the regular season since 2007: HOME GAME RECORDS: 2007-CURRENT Team W L T Pct. New England 55 6 0.902 Green Bay 48 12 1.795 Baltimore 47 14 0.770 Pittsburgh 45 16 0.738 Indianapolis 43 18 0.705 New Orleans 43 18 0.705
TOMLIN AMONG THE BEST Since being named named head coach of the Steelers in 2007, Mike Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to 78 victories - the fourth-most wins in the NFL during that time span: NFL TEAM RECORDS: 2007-CURRENT TEAM RECORD PLAYOFF APP. SUPER BOWL APP. New England 96-26 6* 2 Green Bay 81-40-1 6* 1 Indianapolis 79-43 6* 1 Pittsburgh 78-45 4 2 New Orleans 74-48 4* 1 Baltimore 73-49 5 1 *Made the playoffs in 2013 Tomlin also has a.634 winning percentage - the fi fth-best regular season winning mark among active NFL head coaches (min. 50 games): ACTIVE HEAD COACH WINNING PCT (MIN. 50 GAMES) COACH W L T Win Pct. Jim Harbaugh, SF (2011-pres.) 42 15 1.737 Bill Belichick (Cle 1991-95, NE 2000-pres.) 207 107 0.659 Mike McCarthy (GB 2006-pres.) 89 48 1.650 John Harbaugh (Bal 2008-pres.) 68 38 0.642 Mike Tomlin (Pit 2007-pres.) 78 45 0.634 Sean Payton (NO 2006-11, 2013-pres.) 77 45 0.631 FEWEST TO 60 Mike Tomlin reached 60 regular-season wins in 88 games, tying Chuck Knox (88) for the fourth-fewest games to reach 60 career victories among coaches who began their career since 1970. FEWEST GAMES COACHED TO 60 WINS COACH TEAM(S)^ NO. OF GAMES George Seifert San Francisco 75 Joe Gibbs Washington 84 Mike Ditka Chicago 85 Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh 88 Chuck Knox L.A. Rams, Buffalo 88 Bill Cowher Pittsburgh 90 Andy Reid Philadelphia 90 ^ Through fi rst 60 wins TOMLIN VS. NFC During his career, Mike Tomlin s regular-season record against the NFC is 20-10, including 12-3 at home. The Steelers.667 regular-season winning percentage against the NFC since 2007 is third-best among AFC teams: AFC RECORDS VS. NFC: 2007-CURRENT Team W L Pct. New England 24 6.800 Baltimore 21 10.677 Pittsburgh 20 10.667 Indianapolis 18 12.600 Tennessee 18 12.600 PRIMETIME SPECIALIST Pittsburgh has played 19 games in primetime since the 2011 season. The Steelers have won four consecutive primetime games in 2014, defeating the Panthers 37-19 on Sunday Night Football, the Houston Texans 30-23 on Monday Night Football, Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night 43-23 and Tennessee Titans 27-24 on Monday. Head Coach Mike Tomlin is 25-14 overall in primetime games, including a 12-9 record on the road. He is 9-2 on Monday Night Football, 11-8 on Sunday Night Football and 5-4 on Thursday Night Football. Tomlin joined only Bill Cowher (Steelers), Tom Flores (Raiders), Steve Mariucci (49ers), George Siefert (49ers) and Don Shula (Colts, Dolphins) as coaches to win their fi rst six Monday Night Football games. TOMLIN BY THE NUMBERS 1ST Only one head coach in Steelers history - Mike Tomlin - has led the team to two Super Bowl appearences in their fi rst four seasons. 3RD Tomlin became the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969 on Jan. 22, 2007. 4 Number of times the Steelers defense has ranked first in total defense in the NFL under Tomlin, most recently in 2012. The Steelers have reached the playoffs four times in Tomlin s fi rst seven years at the helm, including two trips to the Super Bowl (capturing Super Bowl XLIII). 7 Tomlin is one of only seven coaches in NFL history to win a Super Bowl within his fi rst two years as an NFL head coach. 27-23 Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to both lead his team to and capture a Super Bowl championship when Pittsburgh defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Super Bowl XLIII. 40 Since 2007, Tomlin has sent a total of 40 selections to the League s annual Pro Bowl, including two following the 2013 campaign. 45-16 Tomlin s record in his fi rst seven seasons in games played at Heinz Field - the fourth-best home record in the NFL since 2007. 78-45 Tomlin has compiled a 78-45 record into his eighth season as Pittsburgh s head coach - the best start in Steelers history. Including the postseason Tomlin has a.656 winning percentage against the NFC during his fi rst eight years, which ranks fi rst among Steelers head coaches.
HEINZ FIELD ADVANTAGE Pittsburgh has won four of its fi rst fi ve home games in 2014. The team is 79-29-1 (.729) at home since Heinz Field opened in 2001, which is the third-best winning percentage in the NFL during that time span in home games: BEST HOME RECORD IN THE NFL - 2001-CURRENT TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. New England Patriots 92-17.844 Baltimore Ravens 83-26.761 Pittsburgh Steelers 79-29-1.729 Green Bay Packers 78-30-1.720 Indianapolis Colts 78-31.716 The Steelers own the fourth best record among AFC teams in home games since the 2001 season in interconference games: BEST HOME RECORD IN THE AFC vs. AFC - 2001-CURRENT TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. New England Patriots 70-12.854 Indianapolis Colts 60-22.732 Baltimore Ravens 59-22.728 Pittsburgh Steelers 57-25.695 Denver Broncos 53-28.654 Pittsburgh s 22-4-1 record at home against NFC opponents since opening Heinz Field in 2001 is second best in the AFC: BEST HOME RECORD IN THE AFC vs. NFC - 2001-CURRENT TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. Baltimore Ravens 24-4.857 Pittsburgh Steelers 22-4-1.833 New England Patriots 22-5.815 Denver Broncos 20-8.714 Indianapolis Colts 18-9.667 San Diego Chargers 18-9.667 WINNING AT LEAST 4 AT HOME The Steelers have won at least four home games in each of the previous 15 seasons (since 2000), marking the second-longest active streak in the NFL: MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH AT LEAST FOUR HOME WINS - ACTIVE STREAK TEAM CONSECUTIVE SEASONS Baltimore Ravens 17 (1998-2014) Pittsburgh Steelers 15 (2000-14) New England Patriots 14 (2001-14) HOME NUMBER TO NOTE 248-96-1 The Steelers own the best home record in the NFL with a 248-96-1 record (.720) since 1970. CONTROLLING THE NFC The Steelers have won 32 of their past 46 regular-season games versus teams in the NFC, dating back to 2003, including an 9-5 record since the start of the 2011 season. Pittsburgh matches up against the NFC South in 2014, and the team has split their fi rst two meetings against the division. Under Head Coach Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh is 21-10 against NFC teams (including the postseason). The Steelers are 105-64-1 all-time against the NFC in the regular and postseason, including 60-21-1 at home. Since 2009, Pittsburgh is 9-2 against the NFC at Heinz Field. WINNING ERA OF FREE AGENCY Pittsburgh owns the third-best regular-season record in the NFL since the free-agency era (since 1993) with a 216-130-1 (.624) record. The Steelers are one of fi ve teams (New England, 230 / Green Bay, 220, Denver, 207 and Indianapolis, 204) to record over 200 regular season wins since 1993. The following is a look at the top three regular-season records in the free agency era (since 1993): Team W L T Pct. 1. New England Patriots 230 116 0.665 2. Green Bay Packers 220 125 1.637 3. Pittsburgh Steelers 216 130 1.624 IN A SPAN OF 10-PLUS YEARS Pittsburgh is one of three teams to win at least 115 regular-season games since the start of the 2003 season. They are also second in Super Bowl appearances over that time span and tied for the lead with two Super Bowl victories. The following are the top-fi ve teams in regular-season winning percentage from 2003-present: Team W L T Pct. Playoff Berths SB App. SB Wins New England 146 40 0.785 10* 4 2 Indianapolis 129 57 0.694 10* 2 1 Pittsburgh 118 69 0.631 6 3 2 Green Bay 113 72 1.610 8* 1 1 Baltimore 111 75 0.597 7 1 1 *made the 2013 playoffs DEFENSE FEELS AT HOME Since Dick LeBeau has been defensive coordinator (2004-present), the Steelers have allowed an average of 16.6 points per game at Heinz Field - the second fewest in the NFL: NFL POINTS PER GAME ALLOWED AT HOME - 2004-CURRENT 2004-current 2004-current TEAM HOME GP POINTS PER HOME GAME/ALLOWED Baltimore 85 15.5 Pittsburgh 85 16.6 New England 85 17.7 Seattle 85 17.8 San Diego 85 18.4
2014 BY THE NUMBERS 1ST QB Ben Roethlisberger became the fi rst quarterback in NFL history to record 500 passing yards in two games of a career. 2 CB William Gay has tied a Steelers single-season record with two interceptions returned for a touchdown in 2014 and became the fi rst player in team history to do so since 2001 (Chad Scott). 2ND WR Antonio Brown joined Michael Irvin (1995) and as the second player in NFL history to have at least fi ve catches and 80 receiving yards in each of the fi rst nine games of an NFL season. 6 WR Martavis Bryant ranks second in the NFL with six touchdown catches since making his debut in Week 7. 11 / 28 WR Antonio Brown (11) ranks third in the NFL and QB Ben Roethlisberger (28) is tied for the NFL lead in receiving plays of 25-plus yards and pass plays of 25-plus yards through Week 11. 12 QB Ben Roethlisberger set an NFL record for the most passing touchdowns in back-to-back games with 12 (Weeks 8-9). 24 K Shaun Suisham set a team record for the most consecutive fi eld goals made with 24. 48 The Steelers lead the NFL with 48 points scored in two-minute offense (drives that begun at two minutes left in Half or less). 204 RB Le Veon Bell produced the fourth-most rushing yards in a game in Steelers history with 204 on Monday Night - the fi rst running back in 2014 to eclipse 200 yards in a game. 264 The Steelers amassed 264 rushing yards in Week 3 s win at Carolina - the fi rst time the team rushed for 250 yards or more since Dec. 7, 2006. 408.4 Pittsburgh ranks fourth in the NFL (third in the AFC) with an average of 408.4 yards per game through Week 10. 88 / 1,161 WR Antonio Brown leads the NFL with 88 receptions and 1,161 receiving yards through Week 11 - becoming the fi rst Steeler to reach 1,100 receiving yards through the fi rst 11 games of a season. THE STEELERS IN 2014 Regular Post Season Season Overall: 7-4 0-0 At Home: 4-1 0-0 On the Road: 3-3 0-0 Neutral: 0-0 0-0 By Month: September 2-2 0-0 October 3-1 0-0 November 2-1 0-0 December 0-0 0-0 January 0-0 0-0 vs. AFC: 5-2 0-0 vs. AFC North 2-2 0-0 vs. AFC East 0-1 0-0 vs. AFC South 4-0 0-0 vs. AFC West 0-0 0-0 vs. NFC: 1-1 0-0 vs. NFC East 0-0 0-0 vs. NFC North 0-0 0-0 vs. NFC South 1-1 0-0 vs. NFC West 0-0 0-0 When: When Scoring First: 2-1 0-0 When Opponent Scored First: 5-3 0-0 When Scoring 20 or More Points: 6-1 0-0 When Scoring Less Than 20 Points: 1-3 0-0 When Leading after the fi rst quarter: 3-1 0-0 When Trailing after the fi rst quarter: 3-2 0-0 When Tied after the fi rst quarter: 1-1 0-0 When Leading at the Half: 6-1 0-0 When Trailing at the Half: 1-3 0-0 When Tied at the Half: 0-0 0-0 When Leading after three quarters: 6-1 0-0 When Trailing after three quarters: 1-3 0-0 When Tied after three quarters: 0-0 0-0 When Outrushing the Opponent: 3-1 0-0 With 35 or More Rushing Attempts: 1-0 0-0 With Less Than 25 Passing Attempts: 0-0 0-0 When Led in Time of Possession: 7-2 0-0 When Trailed in Time of Possession: 0-2 0-0 On Turf: 0-2 0-0 On Grass: 7-2 0-0 When led in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 5-0 0-0 When even in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 1-2 0-0 When trailed in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 1-2 0-0 With an Individual 100-Yard Rusher: 3-0 0-0 With an Individual 300-Yard Passer: 4-2 0-0 With an Individual 100-Yard Receiver: 4-3 0-0 With an Ind. Opponent 100-Yard Rusher: 3-0 0-0 With an Ind. Opponent 300-Yard Passer: 2-1 0-0 With an Ind. Opponent 100-Yard Receiver: 3-1 0-0 When winning the coin toss: 3-2 0-0 When losing the coin toss: 4-2 0-0 When playing outdoors: 7-4 0-0 When playing indoors: 0-0 0-0 In overtime games: 0-0 0-0
BEN ATTACK IN 2014 QB Ben Roethlisberger opened the 2014 season in remarkable fashion, setting a franchise record for the most passing yards in a Week One game with 365 yards as he completed 23-of-34 passes with a touchdown and interception for a 100.7 passer rating in the team s Kickoff Weekend 30-27 win against Cleveland. Through Week 11, Roethlisberger ranks second in the NFL with 282 completions, is third with 3,270 passing yards, is third with a 105.3 passer rating, is tied for fourth with 24 touchdown passes and is tied with the most passing plays of 25+ yards with 28: NFL PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS - 2014 Rk. PLAYER CMP ATT YARDS 1. Andrew Luck, IND 273 432 3,388 2. Peyton Manning, DEN 273 407 3,301 3. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 282 413 3,270 4. Drew Brees, NO 290 417 3,071 5. Matt Ryan, ATL 249 381 2,793 NFL PASSER RATING LEADERS - 2014 RK. PLAYER CMP-ATT YARDS TD-INT RTG. 1. Aaron Rodgers, GB 209-313 2,748 28-3 120.1 2. Tony Romo, DAL 185-269 2,244 18-6 107.2 3. Peyton Manning, DEN 273-407 3,301 30-9 107.1 4. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 282-413 3,270 24-6 105.3 5. Tom Brady, NE 233-364 2,649 24-5 102.0 NFL PASS PLAYS OF 25+ YARDS - 2014 Rk. PLAYER PASS PLAYS OF 25+ T1. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 28 Andrew Luck, IND 28 Peyton Manning, DEN 28 4. Brian Hoyer, CLE 23 Roethlisberger completed 22-of-30 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns for a 112.6 passer rating in the team s 37-19 win at Carolina in Week 3. He led the Steelers to their second road victory of the season at Jacksonville in Week 5, completing 26-of-36 attempts for 273 yards with a touchdown for a 103.1 passer rating. The team s signal caller completed 23-of-33 passes for 265 yards with a pair of touchdowns for a 113.8 passer rating in Pittsburgh s 30-23 win over Houston on Monday Night Football in Week 7. Roethlisberger matched his franchise-record of six touchdown passes in Week 9 vs. Baltimore, fi nishing the game with 340 yards on 25-of-37 passing for a 136.3 passer rating. BEN S CAREER GAME QB Ben Roethlisberger set single-game Steelers franchise records in Week 8 s 51-34 win over Indianapolis with 40 pass completions, 522 passing yards and six passing touchdowns. His 522 passing yards tied as the fourth-most thrown in an NFL game: MOST PASSING YARDS IN A GAME - NFL HISTORY Rk. PLAYER PASSING YARDS 1. Norm Van Brocklin, 9/28/1951 554 T2. Matt Schaub, 11/18/2012 527 Warren Moon, 12/16/1990 527 T4. Ben Roethlisberger, 10/26/2014 522 Boomer Esiason, 11/10/1996 522 HITTING THE CENTURY MARK QB Ben Roethlisberger made his 150th career regular season start in Week 8 against Indianapolis and earned his 100th win, leading the Steelers to a 51-34 win. Roethlisberger became just the fourth quarterback in NFL history to record 100 wins in their fi rst 150 regular season starts: NUMBER OF WINS Rk. PLAYER IN FIRST 150 STARTS 1. Tom Brady 116 2. Joe Montana 108 3. Terry Bradshaw 102 4. Ben Roethlisberger 100 HOME COOKING QB Ben Roethlisberger owns a 58-19 (.753) mark in the regular season in his career at Heinz Field, including winning his fi rst eight starts as a rookie in 2004. Since the start of the 2011 season, the signal caller is 20-7 at home. Over that time period, Roethlisberger is one of fi ve active quarterbacks to have a passer rating of at least 100.0 at home during the regular season (106.0). Below is a breakdown of Roethlisberger s statistics in his Heinz Field career: ROETHLISBERGER S STATS AT HEINZ FIELD CATEGORY STATISTIC Record...58-19 Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.)...64.0 (1,492-of-2,331) Passing Yards...18,988 Passing Touchdowns... 132 Interceptions... 57 Passer Rating...98.1 300-plus Yard Games... 18 Multi-Touchdown Performances...37 (28-9 record) Roethlisberger has posted a perfect passer rating twice in his career at home, most recently Weeky 9 of the 2007 season against Baltimore. In the 2005 season opener against Tennessee, Roethlisberger achieved a perfect passer rating of 158.3. A GAME OF THE YEAR The Steelers defeated the Colts 51-34 in Week 8. Pittsburgh recorded several significant individual team milestons. The team s 51 points tied as the fi fth-most in team history: MOST POINTS SCORED IN A GAME: STEELERS HISTORY Rk. GAME POINTS SCORED 1. vs. NY Giants, 11/30/1952 63 2. at Atlanta, 12/18/1966 57 3. vs. Cleveland, 10/17/1954 55 4. vs. San Diego, 11/25/1984 52 T5. vs. Indianapolis, 10/26/2014 51 at Cleveland, 10/7/1979 51 Pittsburgh s offense generated 639 yards (522 passing and 117 rushing) - the third most yards of offense in a game in team history: MOST YARDS OF OFFENSE IN A GAME: STEELERS HISTORY Rk. GAME YARDS 1. vs. Chicago, 12/13/1958 683 2. vs. Atlanta, 11/10/2002 645 3. vs. Indianapolis, 10/26/2014 639 4. vs. Cleveland, 11/25/1979 606 5. vs. NY Jets, 9/20/1981 566
STARTING IN STYLE In his career, QB Ben Roethlisberger owns a 102-51 (.667) record as a starting quarterback in the regular season - the fourthbest regular season record in the NFL among all active quarterbacks (min. 50 starts). The following is a look at the top five starting records among active quarterbacks in the NFL (min. 50 starts): STARTING RECORDS AMONG ACTIVE QBs (Min. 50 Starts) Rk. PLAYER W L T Pct. 1. Tom Brady, NE 156 45 0.776 2. Peyton Manning, IND-DEN 174 76 0.696 3. Aaron Rodgers, GB 65 32 0.670 4. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 102 51 0.667 5. Joe Flacco, BAL 68 38 0.642 Roethlisberger registered his 90 th career win in his 135 th career start, becoming the fi fth fastest quarterback who began their career in the Super Bowl era to reach 90 wins. NUMBER OF STARTS Rk. QUARTERBACK TO GET TO 90 WINS 1. Tom Brady 115 2. Joe Montana 128 3. Terry Bradshaw 129 4. Ken Stabler 133 5. Ben Roethlisberger 135 His 63-27 record after his fi rst 90 starts in the NFL ranked third (tied) in league history for the best record in such starts. Only Brady (67-23) and Stabler (66-23-1) had better records in their first 90 starts in the NFL. Roethlisberger s record is tied with Jim McMahon. FINDING THE END ZONE QB Ben Roethlisberger threw a team record six touchdown passes in Week 8 s game against Indianapolis and matched his record the following week vs. Baltimore - his fi fth multi-touchdown game of the 2014 season. He connected on an 12-yard scoring strike to WR Antonio Brown on Monday Night Football, increasing his career total to 243 scoring tosses. With 243 career touchdown passes during the regular season, Roethlisberger passed QB Terry Bradshaw (212) for the most in franchise history: STEELERS ALL-TIME PASSING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS Rk. STEELER PASSING TDs 1. Ben Roethlisberger, 2004-pres. 243 2. Terry Bradshaw, 1970-83 212 3. Kordell Stewart, 1995-2002 70 CONTROLLING THE NORTH QB Ben Roethlisberger is 41-14 (.745) as a starter against AFC North opponents during his career and led the Steelers to the best divisional record during the 2013 regular season (4-2). Since 2010, Roethlisberger is 17-7 against divisional foes during the regular season, including 8-5 from 2012-current. Roethlisberger has fi nished with a.500 or above record against AFC North opponents during the regular season in eight of his fi rst 10 NFL seasons, including winning at least fi ve games in four campaigns: ROETHLISBERGER RECORD VS. AFC NORTH AS A STARTER SEASON RECORD 2008 6-0 2004 5-0 2010 5-0 2007 5-0 2013 4-2 2011 4-2 2006 3-3 2005 3-1 2012 2-1 2014 2-2 2009 2-3 In his 55 career starts versus division opponents, Roethlisberger has posted a perfect passer rating once (11/5/07 vs. Baltimore) and has recorded a passer rating of over 100.0 a total of 21 times, including a rating of 100.7 in the team s Week 1 win over Cleveland and a 136.3 mark on Sunday vs. Baltimore. The following is a look at his statistics against the AFC North in his 55 games as a starter: ROETHLISBERGER S STATS VS. AFC NORTH CATEGORY STATISTIC Record...41-14 Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.)...61.5 (1,011-1,643) Passing Yards...12,489 Passing Touchdowns... 78 Interceptions... 48 Passer Rating...93.3 Also, the following is a look at Roethlisberger s career statistics against AFC North opponents as a starter at home compared to the road: ROETHLISBERGER VS. AFC NORTH AT HOME AND AWAY Statistic Home vs. AFC North Away vs. AFC North Record... 23-6...18-8 Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.)...62.4 (516-827)...60.1 (495-816) Passing Yards... 6,733... 5,736 Passing Touchdowns... 47... 31 Interceptions... 28... 20 Passer Rating... 92.8... 84.4